Sessions
Explore our classes, workshops and panels. Scheduled sessions are listed in order, followed by classes awaiting a time. All times are Eastern (Charlotte).
Wednesday, November 4
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM · Break
Doors Open & Check-In
Doors open at 8:00. Pick up your badge and settle in. First classes start at 8:30. Bring a phone, tablet, or laptop signed in to your AI account so you can follow along.
8:30 AM – 9:10 AM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 1
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
8:30 AM – 9:10 AM · Classroom
AI for Small Business Growth — Session 1
AI for Small Business Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Small Business Growth is for small-business owners, nonprofit teams, and people working in local service businesses. Planned track themes include sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
8:30 AM – 9:10 AM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 1
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
9:20 AM – 10:00 AM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 2
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
9:20 AM – 10:00 AM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 2
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
9:40 AM – 11:10 AM · Classroom
Vibe to Video: Create AI Ads That Pop
AI Hands-On Workshops
Join James Turner and Shrav Krishna for a hands-on introduction to Vibe Directing: turning ideas into AI video ads and other creative projects. Vibe to Video: Create AI Ads That Pop is for attendees interested in using AI for visual storytelling, business promotion, or creative exploration. The workshop's practical focus is learning how to direct an idea toward an AI-generated video creation. Bring a phone, tablet, or laptop so you can follow along. Specific tools, account requirements, and preparation details will be announced.
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM · Classroom
AI for Small Business Growth — Session 3
AI for Small Business Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Small Business Growth is for small-business owners, nonprofit teams, and people working in local service businesses. Planned track themes include sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 3
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 3
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
10:30 AM – 11:10 AM · Classroom
10X Return: Rank Your Priorities for Impact
AI for Small Business Growth
Todd Youngblood presents 10X Return: Rank Your Priorities for Impact. Further session details will be announced.
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM · Classroom
AI for Small Business Growth — Session 4
AI for Small Business Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Small Business Growth is for small-business owners, nonprofit teams, and people working in local service businesses. Planned track themes include sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 4
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 4
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM · Keynote
Session 3: Keynote
Keynote with Tara Youngblood. The session title and further details will be announced.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Break
Lunch
Lunch in the outdoor eating area. VIP ticket holders have food included in the VIP area. General Admission lunch is not provided — food trucks and nearby restaurants are a short walk away.
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM · Panel
Opening Panel
This is a reserved main-stage panel slot. The panel topic, moderator, panelists, and discussion details have not yet been announced. Session-specific information will be added when confirmed; please check back before planning around a particular topic.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM · Break
Outdoor Lounge & Music
The outdoor lounge stays open with music after lunch.
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM · Panel
From AI Curious to AI Capable: Understand. Use. Build. : How the Dottie Rose Foundation is Putting AI Into Practice
Session 5: Keynote/Panel with Dr. Sharon Torrence Jones. Further session details will be announced.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM · Talk
Closing Speaker
Main stage talk. Speaker to be announced.
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Break
Networking Party
Evening networking party in the outdoor area. Open to all attendees.
Thursday, November 5
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM · Break
Doors open: registration, check-in, exhibit hall
Doors open at 8:15. Pick up your badge and settle in. The welcome session starts at 9:00.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Break
Welcome, What to Expect, Prize Raffle
9:40 AM – 10:20 AM · Panel
Clicks, Clients & AI
Explore the role of AI in sales and marketing in this panel moderated by Jennifer Schneider. Clicks, Clients & AI brings the conversation back to the work of reaching customers and building client relationships. For business owners, marketers, and sales professionals, the session offers a place to consider what AI could mean for their customer-facing work and the questions to ask as they evaluate its use. Additional panelists and detailed discussion topics will be announced.
10:30 AM – 11:10 AM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 2
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Classroom
Workshop
AI Hands-On Workshops
Workshop details forthcoming. The topic, presenters, and preparation requirements for this slot will be announced.
10:30 AM – 11:10 AM · Classroom
AI for Small Business Growth — Session 2
AI for Small Business Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Small Business Growth is for small-business owners, nonprofit teams, and people working in local service businesses. Planned track themes include sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
10:30 AM – 11:10 AM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 2
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 3
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM · Classroom
AI for Small Business Growth — Session 3
AI for Small Business Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Small Business Growth is for small-business owners, nonprofit teams, and people working in local service businesses. Planned track themes include sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 3
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Break
Lunch
Lunch in the outdoor eating area. VIP ticket holders have food included in the VIP area. General Admission lunch is not provided — food trucks and nearby restaurants are a short walk away.
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM · Break
Prize Raffle #3
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM · Break
Break
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Break
Outdoor Lounge & Music
The outdoor lounge stays open with music through the afternoon.
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 4
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 4
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM · Classroom
AI for Small Business Growth — Session 4
AI for Small Business Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Small Business Growth is for small-business owners, nonprofit teams, and people working in local service businesses. Planned track themes include sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM · Classroom
Workshop
AI Hands-On Workshops
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI Hands-On Workshops is for attendees who want to practice using AI through guided activities. The track focuses on applying AI to practical and creative work. Bring a phone, tablet, or laptop so you can follow along; tool and account requirements will depend on the workshop. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM · Panel
Mind Games: How AI Is Changing Us
Kendra M. King, MSW, LMSW, LCSW-A, LCAS, CCS-I, PBTT, PRT, CST-C
Explore the psychology of AI and how it is affecting us today in this panel moderated by Kendra King. Mind Games: How AI Is Changing Us focuses on the human side of a technology that is becoming part of everyday life. This session is for attendees curious about their own relationship with AI and its wider influence on people. The aim is to encourage thoughtful reflection on how we engage with AI. Additional panelists and detailed discussion topics will be announced.
3:10 PM – 3:50 PM · Classroom
AI Hands-On Workshops — Session 6
AI Hands-On Workshops
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI Hands-On Workshops is for attendees who want to practice using AI through guided activities. The track focuses on applying AI to practical and creative work. Bring a phone, tablet, or laptop so you can follow along; tool and account requirements will depend on the workshop. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
3:10 PM – 3:50 PM · Classroom
AI for Small Business Growth — Session 6
AI for Small Business Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Small Business Growth is for small-business owners, nonprofit teams, and people working in local service businesses. Planned track themes include sales, marketing, operations, and customer service. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
3:10 PM – 3:50 PM · Classroom
AI for Enterprise Growth — Session 6
AI for Enterprise Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Enterprise Growth is for people considering AI across an organization. Planned track themes include privacy, governance, ethics, cybersecurity, automation, agents, knowledgebases, and ROI. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
3:10 PM – 3:50 PM · Classroom
AI for Career Growth — Session 6
AI for Career Growth
Session details forthcoming. The exact class topic, presenter, and learning activities for this slot have not yet been announced. General track context: AI for Career Growth is for people exploring AI in their working lives. Planned track themes include productivity, job readiness, personal AI workflows, communication, management, and a personal capstone. These are themes for the overall track, not a confirmed curriculum for this individual class.
4:00 PM – 4:40 PM · Keynote
Session 7: Keynote
Main stage keynote. Speaker to be announced.
4:40 PM – 4:45 PM · Break
Break
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM · Break
Wrap Up and Prize Raffle
Classes · Time TBA
These classes are confirmed; their day and time will be announced.
Time TBA · Classroom
AI in the Wild: Can Your Governance Keep Up?
AI is no longer limited to chatbots and office tools. It is showing up in everyday workflows, customer interactions, meeting assistants, AI agents, and even wearable devices. As these tools become more embedded in daily operations, organizations need governance that moves beyond written policies and into real-world decision-making. This session will explore timely AI governance issues including shadow AI, wearable AI, AI agents, data exposure, human oversight, accountability, and operational risk. Attendees will be guided through practical, real-world AI scenarios designed to help them think critically about what should be allowed, controlled, escalated, or restricted in their own organizations. Participants will leave with a practical governance framework they can use as a starting point for strengthening AI oversight, risk management, and responsible adoption. "AUDIENCE TAKEAWAY" Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of today’s most relevant AI governance risks and walk awaynwith a practical framework for managing AI use in real business environments.
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Four Things to Watch in Enterprise AI Infrastructure
Enterprise AI is moving beyond individual copilots, chatbots, and proofs of concept. As adoption grows, a new infrastructure layer is emerging around the recurring technical problems that every AI application should not have to solve independently. In this session, you will learn about four pieces of enterprise AI infrastructure that are likely to shape how organizations build and operate AI at scale. You will see how model infrastructure is evolving to handle hosting, inference, routing, capacity, governance, and cost management. You will learn what agent infrastructure needs to provide for identity, permissions, state, observability, and lifecycle management. You will explore how MCP infrastructure can create a governed and reusable way for agents to discover and access enterprise tools. You will also learn why context infrastructure is becoming critical for supplying AI systems with trusted enterprise knowledge, semantics, provenance, permissions, and operational state. Along the way, you will see how Microsoft, AWS, Google, and the broader AI ecosystem are beginning to implement these patterns, where the technologies overlap, and where they solve different architectural problems. You will leave with a practical framework for identifying these emerging infrastructure categories, understanding the problems each one addresses, and deciding where they fit within your enterprise AI architecture.
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FROM BRAIN DUMP TO ACTION PLAN
Sometimes a to-do list is hard to start because every item looks big or has several subtasks. In this session you'll learn how to take everything from your list from inside your head and turn it into a personal dashboard that shows your progress - AND a daily checklist that breaks your plan into small steps, so you can see your wins easily. What you will learn: How to turn a brain dump of personal and professional tasks into a dated plan with a dashboard and daily action that you can save on your computer and your cellphone. It's synced so you can update it no matter where you are!
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Get More Customers From the Website You Already Have
• 10 min: Why your website isn't showing up when buyers ask AI for recommendations, plus a real customer story • 10 min: Audit your own page, turn the gaps into a brief • 10 min: Rewrite a section, then build a quick way to check future pages against it • 10 min: Share, Monday action, Q&A
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Turn Your Old Customer List into New Booked Jobs
30-50% of qualified leads fail to close due to bad timing. Most businesses are sitting on work they've already earned: old leads that never closed, past customers due for service, and customers who've only hired you for one thing. The hard part is knowing who's ready to buy right now. In this hands-on workshop, you'll build a simple AI helper with Claude that finds those opportunities and tells you who to contact today, why now, and what to say. What you'll learn: - How to turn a messy customer list (spreadsheet, invoices, or phone contacts) into a ranked call list - How to spot who's ready right now using timing signals like season, weather, and time since their last job - How to find cross-sell opportunities, like the one-time customer who needs a second service - How to set it to run on its own so a fresh list shows up without extra work You'll leave with a working AI helper, a call list for this week, and a free guide with ready-to-use templates. No tech skills needed. Just bring a laptop.