SEER SYMPOSIUM
HUMAN FLOURISHING IN THE AGE OF AI O C T O B E R 2 7, 2 0 2 6 Pepperdine University West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
WELCOME Welcome to the 2026 SEER Symposium—
from global ethical AI leaders to pioneering
Human Flourishing in the Age of AI.
executive alumni and top industry
This year’s symposium arrives at a pivotal moment in human history. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms business, culture, and society, we find ourselves at the intersection of unprecedented
purpose-driven organizations can harness transformative technologies while staying anchored in environmental responsibility, social impact, and financial viability.
technological capability and the enduring
Guided by the entrepreneurial spirit of
mandate to lead with purpose. At the
our founders, George Pepperdine and
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, we
George L. Graziadio, Jr., we invite you to
believe that navigating this new frontier
engage deeply with today’s discussions
requires more than technical innovation; it
and support our next generation of student
demands values-driven leaders committed
entrepreneurs during the live SEER Fast
to ensuring technological progress serves
Pitch Competition. This is your opportunity
humanity, strengthens communities, and
to connect with visionary executives,
drives sustainable prosperity.
challenge your assumptions, and actively
The 2026 symposium explores how ethical leadership, sustainable energy systems,
participate in the dialogue that will define the future of values-based business.
and certified B Corps are shaping a future
Thank you for joining us for this
where AI elevates human potential. We
transformative gathering. We look forward
are delighted to welcome an exceptional
to an inspiring and thought-provoking day!
lineup of featured speakers and panelists—
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innovators. Together, we will examine how
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AGENDA TIME
SESSION
12:30 pm
Registration and Light Refreshments
1 pm
1:10 pm
Welcome
Panel 1: People, Planet, Profit—and AI?
SPEAKER
Rob Bikel (MBA ’11, DBA ’22) Director of SEER Practitioner of SEER Business and Management Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Steve Glenn Founder and CEO Plant Prefab Chris Zwicke Chief Executive Officer Homeboy Electronics Recycling Bradley Gray (DBA ’25) President Renew Chains, LLC
2:10 pm
Panel 2: Powering the Future: Energy Systems for the Age of AI
Tyler Kelly Senior Advisor, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Venture Investments Edison International Ara Krikorian (MBA ’13) Vice President of Business Development Deployable Energy
3:10 pm
Break
3:20 pm
Featured Speaker: Choosing Purpose Before Code: Beginning with People in the Age of AI
Elizabeth Adams (DBA ’24) Founder Minnesota Responsible AI Institute
4:10 pm
Fast Pitch
Rob Bikel
4:35 pm
Special Musical Guests (courtesy of Homeboy Industries)
Soulful Smallz
4:50 pm
Fast Pitch Winner Announcement and Closing Remarks
5 pm
Networking and Refreshments
JoeJoe Rob Bikel
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EMCEE AND HOST
Rob Bikel (MBA ’11, DBA ’22) Director of SEER Practitioner of SEER Business and Management Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
FEATURED SPEAKER
Elizabeth Adams (DBA ’24) Founder Minnesota Responsible AI Institute
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PANELISTS
Steven Glenn
Bradley Gray (DBA ’25)
Founder and CEO Plant Prefab
President Renew Chains, LLC
Tyler Kelly
Ara Krikorian (MBA ’13)
Chris Zwicke
Senior Advisor, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Venture Investments Edison International
Vice President of Business Development Deployable Energy
Chief Executive Officer Homeboy Electronics Recycling
FAST PITCH FINALISTS BillBack – Aashi Patel FireGuard Network – Joseph Olmedo FlourishNet – Lei Miao ParkVeil – Forrest Conner Sustainable Friendships App – Nyasha Y. Boldon 2026 SEER SYMPOSIUM
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS P L AT I N U M Steve and Alida Calvillo
GOLD Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law
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Launch Your Career at the Intersection of Law and Business The Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law offers an innovative two-year, 12-credit certificate and fellowship program that prepares students to excel as both lawyers and entrepreneurs in fields like tech, startups, entertainment, IP, business, finance, and real estate. By joining the Palmer Center at the end of your 1L year, you will gain access to a network of mentors and institutional partners dedicated to your professional success. Palmer Center “Lunch and Learn” meetings allow Fellows to speak one-on-one with notable entrepreneurs, attorneys, and academics. Often collaborating or co-sponsoring special events such as the annual Socially, Environmentally and Ethically Responsible (SEER) conference.
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BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORM PURPOSE INTO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Master Pepperdine's SEER framework to integrate environmental, social, and ethical responsibility into core business operations for lasting competitive advantage without sacrificing profitability. The 4 SEER Pillars: • PROFIT I Financial Strength: Sustainable profitability • PEOPLE I Social Responsibility: High-impact community & culture • PLANET I Environmental Stewardship: Scalable green practices • PRODUCT I Quality & Innovation: Ethical product design & supply chain
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