
UMW’s Continuing and Professional Studies Department is launching a series of 1-day seminars to build leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region.
About the Business Acumen Series
The Business Acumen Series (BAS) will combine university knowledge and the practical application of innovative tools to drive your organization’s mission and deliver results.
AI is a transformative tool that continues to disrupt nearly every market and space. The 2026 Business Acumen Series will focus on ways you can use AI to enhance your business or organizational practices to optimize workflow without losing the human-centered components of your work.
Be a part of these exclusive events! Seating is limited to 50 for each event! Registration for 2026 is starting to open!
Event Details
- Location: University Hall, Stafford Campus 125 University Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA
- Unless otherwise noted
- Date and Time: 9 AM to 3 PM, lunch is included.
- Cost: $275 per person. Registration closes 1 week before the event.
- Group rates: Available for groups of 5 or more.

Courses Offered
- The Executive’s Guide to AI: Strategy, Implementation, and Future-Proofing (encore from 2025, part 1 in ‘AI for Executives’ series) – February 6, 2026
- Applied AI for Executives (part 2 in ‘AI for Executives’ series) – May 21, 2026
- More to come. Please check back soon.
Contact Us
For more information or to register for an event, please contact Continuing and Professional Studies at (540) 286-8098 or email us at tsegelke@umw.edu. Connect with us on social.
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