You are cordially invited to join the Portland State University The School of Business, in collaboration with the Portland Women in Investment Management (PWIM), for an engaging and timely panel discussion on artificial intelligent (A.I.) and the investment industry:
Understanding A.I.: The Industry, The Future
Thursday, October 2, 2025
3:30 p.m. Networking | 4:00 p.m. Opening Remarks | 4:05 p.m. Panel & Q&A
Karl Miller Center (KMC), Room 185, Portland State University 615 SW Harrison St., Portland, OR 97201
A.I. is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. But what does this mean for the investment world? How should we approach A.I. as investors, professionals, and leaders shaping the future of business?
Our distinguished speakers will share their insights, explore opportunities and challenges, and take your questions in an interactive Q&A:
- Opening Remarks: Qing Hu, Ph.D., Marilyn and Gerry Cameron Dean, Portland State University School of Business
- Moderator: Kristi Hanson, CFA, Partner, NEPC, LLC
- Panelists:
• Rachel Brown, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Willamette University
• Krystal Daibes Higgins, CFA, Vice President, Equity Research and Portfolio Management, Ferguson Wellman
• Verity Larsen, Founder & CEO, Versoft Consulting