Clear Ties To AI - Business Mixer

Event Summary:

Clear Ties To AI is a business-casual networking mixer that merges creative event planning with AI technology and live streaming.

Hosted by Clear Canvas (event design & management) and The Iconic Expressions (AI & media production).

This event connects Cleveland's business community through hands-on tech experiences, professional networking, and interactive exhibits.

Core Details:

• Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
• Location: Connect Studios, Cleveland, OH (second floor, accessible by stairs only - no elevator)
• Dress Code: Business casual to business formal
• Registration Deadline: December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Interactive Stations:

Drink Station - Cocktail bar featuring signature drinks crafted by our bartenders. Guests can choose their drinks with the help of AI assistance.

AR/VR Demo - Hands-on virtual and augmented reality experience showcasing the advanced capabilities of AR/VR.

Photo Wall - A live screen displaying additional AI filters of attendee selfies and photos throughout the event. Content captured for social sharing.

Event Analytics Wall - Live event tracking from multiple data points coming from the event, showcasing real-time business intelligence visualization.

Live Streaming - A multi-camera broadcast setup and production suite that allows attendees to watch themselves live on their chosen streaming platform.

Venue Accessibility:

Connect Studios is located on the second floor and is accessible only by stairs.

There is no elevator or wheelchair access. Restrooms are available on-site. Attendees should consider this when registering.

Why Attend This Event:

1. Real connections, not crowd surfing - Intimate setting means actual conversations with Cleveland entrepreneurs and decision-makers, not anonymous business card collection at a massive conference.
2. Touch the tech, don't just hear about it - Try VR/AR, upload to a photo wall with instant AI editing, see your data on analytics walls in real-time instead of watching another PowerPoint about innovation.
3. Walk away with usable insights - Leave with concrete ideas for applying AI and production tech to your business, plus photos/video content for your own socials and a network that actually responds to your follow-ups.
4. Learn and laugh at the same time - Curated cocktails with a bartender and chatbot assistant, interactive stations, and a vibe that proves networking doesn't have to feel like a corporate hostage situation.
5. Free general admission, zero risk - Test drive the experience for free or upgrade for the full experience with drinks included!