NEWBURGH, N.Y. – SUNY Orange and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to host “AI Unlocked: Practical Tools for Business Growth,” featuring renowned artificial intelligence (AI) expert Todd McLees, from 10 a.m. to Noon, Monday, Oct. 6 in the Kaplan Hall Great Room on the College’s Newburgh campus.

McLees, founder of HumanSkills.AI, will share how AI can drive consistency and efficiency within organizations. The event is open to chamber members and admission is free. Attendance will be capped at 70 but the Chamber is offering the first 50 registrants one complimentary access to McLee’s 30-Day AI Agility Challenge training program, a $650 value.

Register for “AI Unlocked: Practical Tools for Business Growth” at the Orange County Chamber’s event site.

“The Chamber is delighted to partner with SUNY Orange to bring ‘AI Unlocked: Practical Tools for Business Growth’ to our business community. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept — it’s a tool that businesses of every size can use today to increase efficiency, drive innovation, and stay competitive,” said Heather Bell, president & CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. “Together with SUNY Orange, we’re equipping our members with the knowledge and resources they need to harness AI in practical, impactful ways.”

 

Breakfast will be served beginning at 9:15 a.m. The formal session will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature a large group presentation to be followed by tailored insights for those in the room.

"When I first encountered Todd McLees’ work, I was struck by his human-centered approach to AI. It felt like the right philosophy for SUNY Orange as we prepare our students and region for a changing economy,” said SUNY Orange president Dr. Kristine Young. “When we invited him to speak on campus to multiple audiences earlier this year, the feedback from our business community confirmed that his message resonated beyond higher education. Partnering with the Chamber to bring Todd back was a natural step in connecting those ideas more directly with the employers who will benefit from them.” 

McLees is a recognized thought leader in Generative AI’s impact on people, work and learning, His frameworks on AI Agility, Human-AI Mindsets, and Human Skills for the AI Economy are pivotal in driving transformation across diverse industries and academic institutions. HumanSkills.AI has partnered with more than 50 institutions of Higher Education and Industry Partners throughout the United States to train thousands of people over the past 12 months.

McLees’ trainings offer a global audience forward-thinking perspectives on building human skills for the AI economy, while also helping people develop healthy habits and sustainable practices when using AI tools. He also strives to cultivate high-cognitive and socio-emotional skills to adapt to AI. He was recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Voice on Artificial Intelligence in 2023 and 2024 and is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review.