Claude in the Wild — GR Tech Week 2026

Real people, real uses, no ACME Corp. A candid panel on how people across West Michigan actually use Claude — day to day, warts and all.

📅 Sept 15, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 GRCC Wisner-Bottrall ATC, Grand Rapids 🎟️ Free & open to the public

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What is this?

A moderated conversation, not a keynote — and a chance to ask your own questions live.

Claude in the Wild brings together people who actually use Claude — enterprise teams, agencies, builders, students, and small businesses — for an honest conversation about what's working, what isn't, and what to try next. Expect real workflows, real surprises, and a candid look at the limits, not just the highlight reel. The last 20+ minutes are open to the room.

Date: Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM
Venue: GRCC Wisner-Bottrall ATC
151 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Format: Moderated panel + live audience Q&A
Cost: Free
Moderator: Jeremy Curtis

Built & run on Claude

The panel is about Claude in the wild — so this page practices what it preaches.

Claude CodeThis page was written and deployed with Claude Code.

CoworkEvent planning, panelist tracking, and materials were run through Claude's Cowork mode.

Claude DesignPrint one-pagers for the event were drafted with Claude Design.

MCP ConnectorsHosting and deployment for this site runs through a Claude connector, end to end.

🌿 Curious how any of this works? Ask us in person on Sept 15 — or drop the question in the form below and we'll cover it live.

Panelists

A growing lineup spanning enterprise, agency, and builder perspectives — more to be announced.

Michael Wright

AI Product Manager, PwC

Leading Claude Enterprise rollout across PwC's global network — one of the most Claude-specific voices in West Michigan.

Elaine Ezekiel

Marketing Strategist, Atomic Object

Writer and speaker on tech marketing; brings a relatable, non-technical adoption story to the stage.

More panelists to be announced —
check back as we confirm the full roster.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before you show up.

What is Claude? +

Claude is an AI assistant made by Anthropic. People use it for writing, research, coding, data analysis, and more — through a website, desktop and mobile apps, or built directly into other tools. This event is about how real people use it, not a sales pitch.

Do I need to know anything about AI to attend? +

No. The panel is built for a general audience — whether you've never opened an AI tool or you use one every day. Panelists explain things in plain language, and the audience Q&A is open to any question.

Is it really free? +

Yes — this is a free, community event hosted at GRCC as part of Grand Rapids Tech Week. No ticket required beyond RSVPing.

Can I submit a question ahead of time? +

Yes — use the "Submit a Question" form below. We read submissions ahead of the event and work strong ones into the moderated discussion, in addition to live audience Q&A on the day.

Where do I park? +

Metered parking is available along Fountain St. NE, with nearby parking ramps close to the GRCC Wisner-Bottrall ATC building. Full accessibility and parking details will be posted closer to the event.

Who's organizing this? +

The panel is organized by Jeremy Curtis, as part of Grand Rapids Tech Week 2026, planned to take place at Grand Rapids Community College.

Submit a Question

Got something you want asked on stage? Send it over — moderator's picking favorites.