Leading with AI: CXO Dinner & Discussion Series
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:00 PM PST – 8:00 PM PST
San Diego, California
Hosted by Wallabi AI
Join an exclusive group of San Diego executives for another evening of meaningful conversation and connection. Through networking, dinner, and an honest panel discussion, we’ll dive into how leaders are navigating AI’s real-world challenges, opportunities, risks, and the human side of adoption. The Conversation Our panel of local executives will share real stories about their AI journeys: how they’re identifying high-impact use cases, balancing governance with innovation, and leading their teams through change. Panelists: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Erica Hausheer, Global CIO, MBA Lecturer at CSUSM[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Rebecca Maffei, Chief Information Officer at Fashionphile[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Ron Wangerin, Chief Financial Officer at Trust & Will[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Zach Johnson (moderator), AI Strategy Director at UCSD[/li][/ul][/ml] Why Attend This event is designed for senior-level executives who want to: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Gain real-world insights from peers actively leading AI initiatives[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Take away practical lessons they can apply immediately[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Build connections with a trusted group of fellow decision-makers[/li][/ul][/ml] Attendance is curated to foster open, meaningful discussion. Event Details [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Venue: Details provided upon confirmation[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Format: Networking, followed by dinner and panel discussion[/li][/ul][/ml] Host Wallabi is a San Diego-based AI+data strategy and technology firm helping businesses translate ideas into action through expert advisory and software development services. We help CXOs turn their ambition into tangible solutions and a clear roadmap for AI transformation. Gallery