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The True Cost of AI: Hiring, ROI, and What Every Executive Should Know

September 23, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT)

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Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Hosted by Concordia University, Irvine
Grimm Hall (North Building), Third Floor, Room 302
1530 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612


Artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses hire, operate and grow, but many executives are still weighing what AI truly costs and what it delivers in return. As adoption accelerates, understanding the full picture, from hidden expenses to measurable returns, has become essential to making sound investment decisions.

Orange County Business Council (OCBC), in partnership with Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), invites business leaders to a timely program designed to cut through the hype and focus on what matters to the bottom line. Attendees will gain a clearer framework for evaluating AI, including what hiring AI-powered talent looks like, how to measure return on investment and how to account for the costs of adoption and workforce change.

Discussion Agenda

  • AI Training presentation provided by Customized Training Institute (RSCCD)
  • Panel Discussion
  • AI Hiring: What automating tasks and hiring strategically looks like
  • ROI: Measuring AI by time saved, costs reduced and revenue generated
  • Hidden Costs: Training, implementation, data security and ongoing AI management
  • Workforce Impact: How AI is changing jobs and why upskilling current teams matters. 
  • Public Q&A

This program is free to attend. Registration is required.

Light snacks will be provided, and parking is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptops.

For questions, please contact Jorgie Sandoval at jsandoval@ocbc.org


Location

Concordia University, Irvine

Concordia University, Irvine

Grim Hall (North Building) - 3rd Floor, Room 302


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Contact Information

Name: Jorgie Sandoval
Email: jsandoval@ocbc.org

This program is free to attend, but space is limited. Registration is required, and once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be formed. We encourage you to register early to secure your seat.

For questions, please contact Jorgie Sandoval at jsandoval@ocbc.org

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