IAEP SEMINAR & NETWORKING EVENT Artificial Intelligence & The Environmental Professional: Risk, Opportunity & Reality in 2026 - March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago
75 W Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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IAEP SEMINAR & NETWORKING EVENT
This seminar is brought to you by sponsors
Artificial Intelligence & The Environmental Professional: Risk, Opportunity & Reality in 2026
March 18, 2026
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how environmental professionals research regulations, draft reports, analyze data, conduct due diligence, and manage projects. But alongside opportunity comes real legal, ethical, and liability considerations.
IAEP is bringing together a multidisciplinary panel of experts to discuss:
- How environmental firms are actually using AI today
- Legal and liability considerations when using AI in professional practice
- Confidentiality, data security, and client risk
- AI in report drafting, regulatory research, and data review
- Where AI adds efficiency — and where professional judgment remains critical
- What firms should be thinking about now to avoid future exposure This session is designed for consultants, attorneys, regulators, industry professionals, and firm leaders navigating how AI fits into environmental work.
Moderator: Alisa A. Allen; President of the IAEP and User of AI
Featured Panelists:
James Harmon, AI Consultant, Trainer & Published Author Chief Architect
XoSelf AI Enterprise AI adoption frameworks and practical application strategies.
Andrew Browning, CEO & Co-Founder
SchemeFlow AI workflow integration and practical implementation strategies for organizations.
Larry Falbe, Attorney, Miller Canfield
Legal considerations, liability exposure, and ethical implications of AI use in professional services
Diana Saccone, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer
ERIS Technology innovation in environmental data platforms and AI-enhanced information systems.
Jonathan Rickli, PE, Senior Environmental Engineer, Burns & McDonnell
Innovation and automation lead for the environmental remediation practice identifying applications and incorporation of AI and other innovative technologies.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time:
- 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM: Registration & Networking
- 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Program and Q&A Session
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Cocktails & Networking [heavy appetizers & two drink tickets per attendee included]
Location:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Arlington Heights 75 W. Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Cost: All IAEP Members: $90; Non-members: $125
Registration: Pre-registration is required.
Refunds are allowed with cancellation 48 hours prior to the seminar. Substitutes permitted for corporate members.
IAEP will provide a certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours to attendees.
It is the responsibility of the participant to determine if this course meets the requirements of professional development for each license and state of licensure for which the participant is claiming continuing education credit.
This seminar is brought to you by sponsors
Tickets
$125.00 IAEP Non-Member Ticket
$90.00 Member Ticket
