CEO Climb Event: The AI Whisperer’s Guide to Governance

Name: CEO Climb Event: The AI Whisperer’s Guide to Governance
Start: 2026-05-28T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-28T09:30:00-07:00
Location: Virtual Event

Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. PDT

The AI Whisperer’s Guide to Governance

From Prompts to Policy for Business Leaders

Your employees are already using AI, with or without your knowledge or a policy in place. The question for CEOs is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to harness it strategically while managing the risks that come with it. AI governance is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a business imperative.

In this CEO Climb Event, internationally acclaimed Vistage Speaker Severin Sorensen, a former Vistage Chair, current CEO, and bestselling author of The AI Whisperer series, takes you beyond the typical AI overview into the practical territory that matters most. With over 8,000 hours coaching CEOs and executive teams, Severin will show you how to communicate with AI precisely, govern it responsibly, and generate real business value from it today.

Through live demonstrations, you’ll watch AI build a tailored governance strategy for a real company in the room, in minutes, not months.

What you’ll learn:

The current state of AI and how to decide which tools are right for your business

Why the ability to communicate precisely with AI is the most important new business skill, and a simple framework to master it

What agentic AI means for your business and why the window to establish governance is closing fast

How to build a right-sized AI governance policy appropriate for your company’s size and maturity

A practical AI strategic roadmap template you can apply to your own business immediately

Join fellow CEOs and business leaders for a hands-on session that moves past theory and into action.

About Vistage CEO Climb Events

Peak performers climb higher when they surround themselves with peers who’ve got their back. Our CEO Climb Event is an exclusive monthly event for business leaders to take their companies — and their teams — to a whole new level of success. There is no charge or obligation — just a great opportunity to:

Join other business leaders around the country who are dedicated to elevating their company and leadership.

Participate in an engaging Q&A session.

Gain insight into what gives some of the world’s top-performing CEOs a tremendous competitive advantage.

Event Speakers

Vistage Speaker, Severin Sorenson

Severin Sorensen, M.Phil., is author of the Amazon best-selling AI Whisperer Series, Founder of AIWhisperer.org, CEO of ePraxis LLC (a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm), and recurring guest lecturer at the Cambridge Judge Business School (UK). A former Vistage Chair (2010–2018) who led three CEO peer groups and earned Rookie of the Year and Mentor Chair honors, Severin brings a rare trifecta of perspective as a Vistage member, Chair, and speaker. He is also the author of The Great Reimagining and Building Tomorrow, and holds a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Cambridge, King's College. He has delivered 8,000+ hours of executive coaching and is a recognized thought leader in AI strategy, ethical AI implementation, and talent innovation.

Vistage Master Chair, Bridget Wenman

With over 30 years in executive coaching, business development, and strategic sales, Bridget Wenman has been a trusted guide for Wisconsin CEOs and senior leaders as a Vistage Best Practice Chair (2021–present) and Executive Coach (2014–present). As founder of Perspectives Training and Consulting, she brings real entrepreneurial experience to her coaching — complemented by certifications in Everything DiSC, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, PXT Select, and Checkpoint 360 — helping executives build stronger teams, sharpen strategy, and drive lasting organizational growth.

Agenda

Virtual Event
Thursday, May 28, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. PDT

8:00 - 8:05 AM

Welcome

8:05 - 9:00 AM

The AI Whisperer’s Guide to Governance with Severin Sorenson

9:00 - 9:15 AM

Q&A with Severin Sorenson

9:15 - 9:25 AM

Vistage Member Ambassador Story

9:25 - 9:30 AM

Closing Remarks

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