Navigating AI: Chat with Experts Across Industries

Dive into an interactive "Ask Us Anything: AI Edition" built for marketers, creatives, and innovators. Get your questions answered by top experts, hear real-world stories, and explore how AI is transforming marketing, design, sales, and operations. Let’s cut through the hype and talk about what actually works.

This dynamic discussion will explore real-world applications, emerging trends, and practical strategies for integrating AI into your business, creative workflows, and future careers. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or just starting to explore its potential, this is a must-attend event to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded professionals.

�� What to Expect:

✅ Ask your burning AI questions

✅ Hear from experts in marketing, sales, design, operations, and education

✅ Discover how AI can support career growth, learning, and business innovation

✅ Learn real-world applications & best practices

✅ Network with professionals and forward-thinking leaders

Whether you’re just starting your AI journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, this is the conversation you won’t want to miss.

THANK YOU to our SPONSORS: ViaMedia, Adams Outdoor, and Wizardustries

Dr. Stephanie C. Gresh is an educator, researcher, and founder of Future Proof Career Coaching, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in an AI-driven world. With over a decade of experience in higher education and leadership, she equips career transitioners, educators, and entrepreneurs with practical AI tools to boost productivity and innovation.

A Penn State professor and recipient of the 2024 TLT Faculty Engagement Award, Stephanie leads hands-on workshops like “AI Basics for All” and integrates AI into her teaching and entrepreneurial programs. She is also the author of The Soft Side of Industry 4.0 and a frequent speaker at national conferences, blending academic insight with actionable strategies to help others confidently navigate the future of work.

Dr. Jeff Bullock is the Founder and CEO of PRISM AI Consultants, where he helps organizations integrate artificial intelligence into real-world operations to save time, increase revenue, and streamline complexity. With a doctorate in pharmacy and a versatile background spanning healthcare, business strategy, and education, Jeff transforms AI from a buzzword into a practical, bottom-line asset.

He has trained hundreds of professionals — from marketers to executives — on using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to boost productivity and enhance workflows. Known for his no-fluff, hands-on approach, Jeff is a sought-after speaker who demystifies AI and shows teams how to apply it effectively without the tech overwhelm.

Laks Srinivasan is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and advisor specializing in AI and digital transformation, with over 15 years of experience driving innovation across industries. As Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Return on AI Institute, he is a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to integrate AI into their core business strategies. Laks is widely recognized for his pragmatic, results-driven approach, particularly in applying AI to programmatic marketing and customer value optimization within financial services, telecom, and media sectors.

Previously, Laks served as Chief Operating Officer of Opera Solutions, where he played a key role in developing and scaling AI-driven solutions globally. A frequent speaker and thought leader, he shares his expertise through platforms like MIT Sloan Management Review webinars and major industry conferences. Laks holds an MBA from the Wharton School and mentors aspiring data and analytics professionals at Lehigh University. He also contributes to his local community as a board member of Lehigh Valley Public Media.

Ted Colegrove is a designer and photographer based in Bethlehem, PA, with a background that blends cultural roots from the Philippines and upstate New York. A Moravian University graduate with a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design, he currently leads content and design at OM Digital Solutions (formerly Olympus Cameras), teaches interactive design as an adjunct professor at Moravian, and works as a freelance photographer.

Specializing in studio and in-environment product photography—including night vision work for the tactical industry—Ted’s creative footprint spans the Lehigh Valley, from ArtsQuest installations to local billboards and small business branding. He also explores food, lifestyle, and occasional video work, all grounded in his passion for organic, process-driven creativity.