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Central Oregon SHRM will host the AI + EQ = Business Intelligence Summit on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the SpringHill Suites Conference Room in Bend, bringing together HR professionals and business leaders for a highly interactive, full-day event focused on practical tools and strategies that can be applied immediately at work.
Curated and hosted by Central Oregon SHRM, the Summit offers “AI and leadership learnings — all in one event,” featuring a premium speaker line-up, limited seating and built-in opportunities to connect with peers across the region.
“Our goal is to elevate Human Resources and leadership in Central Oregon by bringing people together for education, connection and practical insights,” said Central Oregon SHRM. “This Summit is designed to help professionals leave with tools, clarity and confidence – whether they’re excited or overwhelmed by how quickly work is changing.”
Summit highlights include:
- Earn 5 PDCs for attending
- Hosted coffee, lunch and happy hour to support networking and community connection
- Premium presenters covering economic trends, practical AI tools and human-centered leadership
Featured presenters and sessions:
- Damon Runberg, senior economist at Business Oregon, will share an economic update and a localized perspective on the Bend-Redmond metro area within broader statewide trends.
- Justin and Teresa Coats, co-founders of LearnAIR, will present a hands-on session where attendees build a practical suite of AI tools designed to unlock efficiency, reduce stress and drive measurable impact across HR functions. With Teresa’s operator-level ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable strategy — and Justin’s focus on practical, usable implementation — this session blends operational rigor with human-centered leadership.
- Scott Crabtree, founder of Happy Brain Science, will deliver a science-backed session on thriving as a leader in the age of AI, focusing on leadership identity, emotional intelligence, trust and adaptability.
Date, time, location and agenda
The February 20 Summit runs 8:30am-5pm and includes coffee and networking, an economic update, AI training, lunch, leadership sessions and a closing happy hour.
Registration
Registration is open now with limited seats available.
Tickets are $200.
Information and registration at centraloregonshrm.org, centraloregonshrm.org/events/ai-eq-business-intelligence-summit.
About Central Oregon SHRM:
Central Oregon SHRM connects and empowers HR professionals through education, certification and community. As the leading resource for human resources professionals in Central Oregon, the chapter provides opportunities to learn, network and stay current on the latest HR trends while strengthening both careers and the regional HR community.
