In today's rapidly evolving landscape, simply using AI is no longer enough — businesses must restructure around AI to truly compete and thrive.
Join us for an engaging networking event and expert-led discussion on what it really means to become an AI-First company. This is more than a tech upgrade — it's a strategic transformation of your culture, systems, and mindset.
Whether you're in the early stages of exploring AI or actively leading adoption in your organization, this conversation will offer practical steps to start - or accelerate - your AI journey.
Learn and connect with fellow business leaders, innovators, and technology professionals.
Who Should Attend:
Business leaders, executives, innovation strategists, digital transformation leads, IT professionals, and anyone shaping the future of their organization through AI.
Who are Our Panelists:
- Keith Luedeman – Tech entrepreneur, growth strategist
- Marcus Benjamin – Senior tech executive, SCRA Board of Trustees
- Derek Wang – Founder, Stratifyd (AI-native company)
- John Stewart – CEO, Fastbreak.ai
- Susie Shannon – President & CEO, SC Council on Competitiveness
- Moderated by Doug Kim – Founder, intellectual property attorney, Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm
Where:
The Richardson Ballroom at Winthrop University
DiGiorgio Campus Center
2020 Alumni Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29733
Free Parking:
Free Parking for this event is available in the Johnson Parking Lot, which is noted on Google maps as the DiGiorgio Faculty Lot Alumni Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29733
Special thanks to Comporium for sponsoring this forum!
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