Join us for Mastering the Matrix: AI, Innovation & Public Safety Summit — a groundbreaking, full-day gathering that brings together national experts, community leaders, tech innovators, and public safety professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives, laws, and liberties.
From surveillance and predictive policing to education, healthcare, and civic tech—this summit dives deep into the opportunities and risks of AI, especially for BIPOC and underserved communities.
What to Expect
✅ Keynote by Renée Cummings – AI Ethicist & Professor of Practice at UVA
🧠 Expert Panels – Hear from national and local leaders across tech, law enforcement, civil rights & education
📍 Interactive Breakouts – Explore topics like AI in policing, digital redlining, youth voice, healthcare & more
Networking & Vendor Expo – Connect with innovators, advocates, and community stakeholders
🎟️ Giveaways & Raffles – Win AI-powered tech prizes with our Vendor Passport challenge
Who Should Attend?
- Tech leaders & developers
- Public safety officials & first responders
- Educators & youth advocates
- Civil rights organizations
- Policy makers & legal professionals
- Entrepreneurs & small business owners
- Community members ready to engage with the future of tech
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕘 Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: GVSU Eberhard Center, 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI
Hosted by: Scales Consulting LLC | Michigan Department of Civil Rights | Kent County ALPACT
