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From the Balance Sheet to AI Leadership Featuring Steve Kessen,

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 7:00 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00

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James R. Unger Global Forum, Crawford Hall
100 Midway Dr
Kent, OH 44243
United States

The Kent State University Department of Accounting and the Young Accounting Alumni Board (YAAB) present From the Balance Sheet to AI Leadership: A KSU Business Graduate’s Journey on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in Crawford Hall’s James R. Unger Global Forum.

This special CPE event features Steve Kessen, '05, the co-founder of Soarion Digital and proud Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship graduate. He will share his journey from the accounting profession to building a successful technology company and leading in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

The event includes one hour of complimentary CPE followed by a networking reception with a cash bar.

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Kent State University is committed to making its work environment, programs and activities accessible for individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need accommodations to fully participate in this event by contacting Wei Lei at wli2@kent.edu or by noting in the box below.