Friday Forward

Technology Discussion

Next session: Friday, October 9 • 3:00 PM ET

Our AI Lunch & Learns have a new name. Friday Forward brings technology professionals and emerging talent together: 30 minutes on technology and careers, then a one-hour technical deep dive with Willie Lee and the Fall 2026 Cohort.

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Friday, October 9 • 3:00 PM ET

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Tom Eastlake

Associate Partner – Data, AI & Agentic Transformation

IBM Consulting

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Willie Lee

Executive Director & Chief Architect

National Center for Secure AI Education

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About Friday Forward

Friday Forward brings technology professionals and emerging talent together to exchange ideas, ask questions and connect learning with real-world practice.

30 Minutes: Technology & Careers

Open conversation about technology trends, career paths and lessons from industry leaders working in the field. Bring your questions, experiences and curiosity.

1 Hour: Technical Deep Dive

Join Willie Lee and the Fall 2026 Cohort as they work toward the Quantum Circuit Development using IBM Qiskit certification. Explore concepts, work through challenges and connect quantum circuit development to real-world use cases.