Agenda

• 1:00 PM - Registration

• 1:30 PM - Opening Remarks

• 1:35 PM - Welcome

• 1:40 PM - Connecting Communities: The Role of Data Centers and AI in a Digital World

  Speaker: David McCall, Brand Evangelist, QTS Data Centers

• 2:10 PM - Case Study 1: Business

  Speaker: Mark McKelvey, Director of Data and Automation Solutions, Creative Planning

• 2:30 PM - Break

• 2:45 PM - AI Deployment Tools/Platforms – What’s New, What’s Working, What’s Not

  Speaker: Greg Edwards, Founder & CTO, Canauri

• 3:05 PM - Panel: AI Advanced Implementation 

  Speakers

  • Randy Olsen, Chief Strategy Officer, Twin State Technical Services
  • Jamie Spencer, COO, Magid
  • Nicole Mead, Partner / Director of Business Development, Creative Planning
  • Greg Edwards, Founder & CTO, Canauri

• 3:40 PM - Break

• 3:55 PM - Case Study 2: Legal

  Speaker: Charlie Damschen, Member, BrownWinnick

• 4:15 PM - Panel: Cultivating a Healthy AI Culture within your organization

  Speakers:

  • Jim Chaffee, Associate Professor of Practice, Business Analytics & Information Systems, Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa
  • Emily Campion, Associate Professor, Management and Entrepreneurship, Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa
  • Tyler Bell, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa
  • Cale Stephens, Vice President, Engineering, Crystal Group
  • Ben Driscal, Director of Artificial Intelligence, Twin State Technical Services
  • Jessica Faber, Director of Marketing & Software Development, NewBoCo

• 4:55 PM - Conclusion

• 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Reception

FAQs

• What does the AI Symposium include?

  Access to all in-person event programming, featuring speakers and panelists.
  Light appetizers and beverages.

• When does ticket sales close?

  *Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on Sept. 25.
  *All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

• What is your refund & cancellation policy?

  If you are unable to attend the event you have purchased a ticket for, refunds can be processed, less the transaction fee, up to one week before the event. Event attendees are locked in one week before the event, and refunds cannot be given after that date. Please reach out to Jean Suckow to request a refund at [email protected] or by calling the CBJ Office at 319-665-6397.

  In cases of inclement weather, the Corridor Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.

• I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?

  No. There are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.

• Have questions about sponsorship opportunities?

  For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].

• Where can I get more information?

  For editorial information, contact the newsroom ([email protected])
  For subscription information, contact Jean Suckow ([email protected])
  For advertising information, contact Kelly Meyer ([email protected]) or Meribeth Schmidt ([email protected])