STEM City AI Training Cruise Sponsored by WOC STEM

Voyage VL2610025NNYC – The Big Apple to Bermuda

Aboard Vessel: Valiant Lady

Departure Date: October 2, 2026

Embarkation Port: New York, New York, United States

Debarkation Port: New York, New York, United States

Itinerary Overview:

Day 1: Friday, October 2, 2026

• Port of Call: New York, New York, United States
• Description: Departure
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Tender Mode: Dock
• Notes: Embarkation Day

Day 2: Saturday, October 3, 2026

• Port of Call: At Sea
• Description: Day at Sea
• Notes: Relax & Explore

Day 3: Sunday, October 4, 2026

• Port of Call: Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
• Description: Arrival
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Tender Mode: Dock
• Notes: Overnight in Port

Day 4: Monday, October 5, 2026

• Port of Call: Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
• Description: Departure
• Time: 3:00 PM
• Tender Mode: Dock

Day 5: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

• Port of Call: At Sea
• Description: Day at Sea
• Notes: Final Cruise Night

Day 6: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

• Port of Call: New York, New York, United States
• Description: Arrival
• Time: 6:30 AM
• Tender Mode: Dock
• Notes: Disembarkation Day

Info: Online: This is an online pre-cruise seminar. Preparing for STEMship: Maximizing Your Cruise Experience
This essential kickoff seminar sets the tone for a transformative journey. STEMship isn’t just about learning—it’s about stepping away from daily distractions to fully engage, grow, and connect. Onboard, you’ll gain powerful insights from expert-led sessions, but just as important is the network you build. We’ve designed this cruise to create space for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and community. Learn how to prepare mentally, professionally, and logistically to get the most out of your time at sea—because your next opportunity may come from the person sitting next to you.

Info: Pre-cruise seminar that is offered online. AI for Nonprofits: Streamlining Grant Writing with Smart Tools
This is a pre-cruise seminar. Designed for nonprofit leaders and development professionals, this pre-cruise virtual seminar explores how AI can transform your grant writing process. Learn how to use AI tools to generate compelling narratives, align with funder priorities, and reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks. From proposal drafts to impact reports, discover how AI can increase your efficiency and effectiveness—so you can focus more on mission and impact. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their fundraising with smart, accessible technology.

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Online: As AI tools become more common for researching, drafting, and decision-making, it's critical to know where the legal lines are. This seminar explores the do’s and don’ts of using AI in legal contexts—from intellectual property and data privacy to liability and misinformation risks. Designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone using chatbots for legal guidance, this session will help you understand AI’s limits and your responsibilities. Learn how to stay compliant, protect yourself, and avoid costly legal missteps. This is your must-attend legal safety check in the age of AI.

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ONLINE: This is a pre-cruise seminar. Collin AI Health Saved My Life Tonight: Why You Need More Than Dr. Google
Don’t trust your health to random search results. In this eye-opening session, discover Collin AI—an AI-powered wellness companion designed for the entire family. While officially labeled for entertainment purposes, Collin AI can track your health records, flag patterns, and help you better understand your body. Hear how it helped one user recognize a life-threatening issue early. Whether you're managing chronic conditions or simply trying to stay informed, this seminar will show you why a smarter, more connected approach to health matters now more than ever.

Info: Explore how AI and the metaverse are reshaping the future of business. This session dives into how AI is accelerating mergers, acquisitions, and operational consolidation, creating new pathways for growth and scale. Learn how forward-thinking companies are using AI to streamline decision-making, automate integration, and uncover untapped value. Understand the fundamentals of AI-metaverse convergence, evaluate real ROI, and identify high-potential ventures in this rapidly evolving landscape. Perfect for investors, strategists, and entrepreneurs ready to capitalize on the next digital economy.

Info: Learn how to successfully integrate AI into your workforce—from strategy to safeguards. This session explores how to deploy AI agents, assistants, and chatbots for productivity, customer service, and operations. Gain clarity on how large language models (LLMs) function, what they can automate, and how to manage data privacy and security risks. Perfect for managers and HR leaders, this seminar offers practical frameworks for adoption, governance, and workforce training—ensuring AI becomes a trusted partner, not a liability.

Info: Bulletproof your career and empower your team by mastering the skills of AI-era leadership. With less than 80% of employees having any formal AI training, leaders must step up. This session covers how to lead with purpose, navigate ethical challenges, and integrate AI responsibly into your organization. Learn how to inspire trust, foster innovation, and build a future-ready team. Walk away with actionable tools to become the AI leader your company needs—strategic, ethical, and forward-thinking.

Info: This is a group breakfast. The China Threat: Competing in the Global AI Race
Explore the geopolitical and economic realities of the AI arms race, with a focus on China’s rapid advancements. This session unpacks the critical intersections of AI, intellectual property protection, rare earth minerals, and energy security—and what they mean for U.S. innovation and leadership. Gain a worldview of what the future could look like if America falls behind, and how to proactively build resilient partnerships and creative global communities that prioritize shared values, security, and inclusive progress. Essential for leaders in tech, policy, and strategy.

Info: In this essential seminar for non-technical leaders, discover how three revolutionary forces—quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity—are converging to reshape global industries. Learn the strategic risks and opportunities emerging from this “perfect storm,” including how quantum may break today’s encryption, how AI can both defend and attack, and what steps managers must take now to future-proof their teams and data. Designed for decision-makers, this session breaks down complex tech into clear insights you can act on.

Info: xStay ahead of the curve with this forward-looking session on the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. From generative AI to real-time data agents, explore the technologies transforming every industry. You'll get hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI tools and frameworks, with practical insights into how they're reshaping workflows, decision-making, and competitive advantage. Whether you're new to AI or looking to scale your impact, this session delivers the clarity and confidence to lead in what’s next.

Info: AI Certification at Sea: Training & Upskilling on the STEMship. Courses will begin online and end on sea.

Overview:
Set sail on a transformative 5-day professional development experience that combines luxury cruising with cutting-edge AI training and executive leadership development. The STEMship: AI & Tech Leadership Cruise delivers 10 hours of immersive core instruction plus curated masterclasses, equipping professionals across STEM, education, business, and tech with the tools to lead confidently in an AI-driven world. Training schedule is subject to change.

Info: Discover how to turn your skills into scalable income using AI. This power-packed session explores wealth-building strategies in the AI era—covering tools, automation, business models, and case studies of AI-powered success. Learn how creators, consultants, and entrepreneurs are generating 6–7 figures with AI-driven ventures. Leave with a clear blueprint to build, monetize, and scale your impact—ethically and sustainably—in the most opportunity-rich era of our lifetime.

Info: This immersive AI boot camp equips STEM leaders with the strategic mindset to thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Explore leadership models that drive inclusive innovation, while tracing the evolution of digital twins, AI, and blockchain—from their origins to their future impact. Gain a clear view of how these technologies intersect and how to lead teams that innovate responsibly and equitably. Ideal for executives, educators, and rising leaders ready to shape the future of work and tech with confidence.

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