Please join us on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for our 2nd Annual IDEA Forum at Happy Hollow Club. 

Join us for an educational event to gain exclusive insights into how AI is redefining industries and what lies ahead in our increasingly intelligent future. Discover how Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Emerging Technology, and Artificial Intelligence are transforming businesses and driving innovation.

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11:00 - 11:30 AM
Registration, Lunch Provided

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hollywood 3.0: AI and the Next Wave of Cinematic Innovation | 60 minutes
Eric Shamlin - CEO, Secret Level
This talk explores the sweeping impact of AI media, focusing on how Hollywood will navigate this transformation. It delves into the industry’s evolving landscape, highlighting the emergence of new skill sets and the potential for individual creativity to flourish in this AI-driven era.

12:30 - 1:00 PM
AI Legal Quick Hitters | 30 minutes
Maureen E. Fulton - Shareholder, Koley Jessen
Jack D. Horgan - Shareholder, Koley Jessen
As businesses look to integrate AI into their operations, many are asking: What are the legal risks? This fast-paced session will provide real-world AI use cases that companies are facing and highlight the key legal considerations organizations must navigate. From regulatory compliance to data privacy and beyond, the discussion will explore how AI is being used in practice, the potential pitfalls, and strategies to mitigate risk. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of AI’s legal landscape and practical insights on how to implement AI responsibly.

1:00 - 1:20 PM
Break

1:20 - 2:20 PM 
Future of Creativity: Cross-Industry Insights | 60 minutes
Moderator:
Roberta L. Christensen - Shareholder, Koley Jessen
Panelists:
Craig Dallon - Professor of Law, Creighton University
Seth Polsley - Assistant Professor of Practice, J S Raikes School of Comp Sci & Mgmt
Eric Shamlin - CEO, Secret Level
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, businesses and legal professionals must navigate the evolving landscape of intellectual property, data privacy, and emerging technologies. This discussion will explore the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into business operations, the ethical and legal implications of AI-driven decision-making, and the technical realities of innovation. Panelists will examine how AI is transforming business strategies, the key considerations for responsible AI governance, and the complexities of data security and implementation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into balancing innovation, compliance, and ethical responsibility in this rapidly evolving space.

2:20 - 2:40 PM
Break

2:40 - 3:40 PM
Inside Generative AI: The Technology, Its Evolution, and Its Possibilities | 60 minutes
Seth Polsley - Assistant Professor of Practice, J S Raikes School of Comp Sci & Mgmt
Generative AI is rapidly transforming how we engage with information, automate tasks, and make decisions today. Though a young industry in the public eye, its foundations are rooted in decades of research. This discussion, will provide a concise history of AI leading up to today’s large language models (LLMs) and discuss core aspects of the underlying technology. We'll also examine practical applications relevant to different sectors, including key concepts for pipelining and prompting, while considering broader impacts. With a focus on technology and applications, the session offers valuable insights for professionals across all levels of AI familiarity.

3:40 - 4:10 PM
Substitute Lawyer: AI’s Place in Business and Law | 30 minutes
Keith W. Catt - Associate, Koley Jessen
AI increasingly provides a sense of ease for those needing contracts to form business relationships and many business professionals find themselves asking, “can I get away with it?” Here, we will explore and suggest an approach centered around “is it worth it?” Intelligent systems like ChatGPT, Gemini and others have provided efficient means of tackling complicated tasks across nearly all industries. But does a computer program know and understand your business. Can AI decipher between fact-intensive legal analyses applicable in your jurisdiction?  Will AI be able to maximize leverage with your counterparts in real time? The complimentary nature of AI’s processing abilities and the soft skills and comprehensive approach used by legal practitioners are rapidly aligning in ways that have improved business outcomes. This presentation will explain how.

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Continuing Education Credit Information:
IAPP CPE, pending
Nebraska CLE, pending
Iowa CLE, pending
Compliance Certification Board (CCB), pending