AI Literacy for Business Professionals

In two inspiring and information-packed days, boost your AI knowledge and skills to better navigate the future of work.

San Diego, CA | August 7 & 8, 2024

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From Insight to Impact: Spark Innovation & Productivity with AI Training for Business Pros

This two-day live event, anchored by AI bootcamps tailored for the business professional, will boost your AI and generative AI knowledge, foster workplace innovation and provide practical skills that will increase your value and productivity. You'll also connect and share ideas with AI experts and like-minded peers through innovative interactive workshops and networking opportunities. You'll leave with immediately actionable insights, plus a certificate showcasing your AI literacy and leadership. The intensive but rewarding schedule includes:

  • 2 Half-Day Bootcamps: Unlike other offerings, our training is tailored to impart practical, business-oriented AI and generative AI knowledge, equipping you to play a pivotal role in your organization's initiatives and boost your career.
  • AI Literacy Certificate: Demonstrate your AI leadership by obtaining your AI Literacy Certificate.
  • Interactive Collaborative Workshops: Fortify your newfound knowledge with our expert-led interactive workshops that reinforce practical AI strategies and teach you how to apply what you've learned in a real-world business environment.
  • Generative AI Tools Overview: According to a recent Gartner study, by 2025, generative AI will be a workforce partner for 90 percent of companies globally. Don't be left behind! Catch up with all things ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, DALL-E and many more in demo-packed workshops filled with real-world business use cases.
  • Exclusive Networking Opportunities: This event is meticulously planned to foster networking and the exchange of ideas among attendees and experts over the course of two dynamic days.
  • Cost-Effective Travel: If you book your hotel through us, you'll get significant savings!

Keep scrolling to find out why this unique, impactful event offers the best ROI of any AI business training available today!

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Save Up To $450 If You Register By August 2!

Spots are limited! Register ASAP so you don’t miss out!

Sending a team? Group discounts are available!

Why Train Live with AI Boardroom & TDWI?

Training live with AI Boardroom & TDWI offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with those at the forefront of AI education. This partnership combines AI Boardroom’s commitment to AI advancement with TDWI’s years of expertise in artificial intelligence education. Participants gain access to a unique blend of strategic insights and practical, hands-on skills from industry-leading experts. Live training also fosters valuable networking opportunities with peers facing similar challenges and goals. By choosing to train live with us, you’re not just learning; you’re integrating yourself into a community dedicated to leading the charge in the AI-driven future.

Your AI Learning Agenda

Breakfast and lunch are included with your registration fees. All times are PT.

DAY 1: Wednesday, August 7

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.: Networking Breakfast

8:30 a.m.: Event Welcome

8:40 a.m - 12:15 p.m.: AI Basics for Business Pros Half-Day Bootcamp, Part 1
Topic Areas Include: AI Basics for Business Users, The New Frontier: Generative AI

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.: Lunch

1:45 - 2:45 p.m.: AI Literacy for Business Pros Half-Day Bootcamp, Part 2
Topic Areas Include: AI and Gen AI Business Use Cases and The Future of AI in Business

3:15 - 5 p.m.: Interactive Session #1: AI Literacy in Action: Practical Techniques for You and Your Team
Collaborate with a leading AI expert Donald Farmer and other attendees in this interactive workshop focused on how you can practically apply your newfound knowledge in real-world business environments.

5 p.m.: Evening Reception
Join the attendees of our sister event, TDWI Transform, at this on-site evening reception.

DAY 2: Thursday, August 8

7 a.m.: Networking Breakfast

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Getting Started with AI in Your Business Half-Day Bootcamp
Led by Donald Farmer. Topics Include: Foundations for AI Projects, Practical Considerations for AI in Today's Workforce, Responsible AI, Top Real-World Strategies for Success

12 - 1:45 p.m.: Lunch

1:45-2:15 p.m.: Expert Q&A: Top Tips for Building an AI Incubator at Your Organization
Join us for an engaging post-lunch discussion featuring Sam Wong, Senior Director of Data, Analytics, and AI at the Mark Anthony Group. Get Sam's expert insights and advice on building a successful AI incubator within your organization, all while learning how to foster an environment in your organization that nurtures innovation and accelerates growth. Be sure to bring Sam your questions!/p>

2:15 - 3 p.m.: Generative AI Tool Review for Business Pros
Catch up on the hottest generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, DALL-E, Midjourney, Google Gemini and others, with a focus on how businesses are using them right now.

3:15 - 5 p.m.: Interactive Session #2: AI Brainstorming: Leveraging Design Thinking Techniques to Brainstorm, Prioritize and Design AI Use Cases for Your Business
AI implementation expert Sam Wong will lead you in this design thinking workshop that will impart a methodology for determining when to use AI for business projects.

NOTE: Agenda or times may change based on speaker availability, etc.

Meet Your Instructors


  • Donald Farmer
    Principal, TreeHive Strategy Donald Farmer is an internationally respected speaker and writer with over 30 years of experience in artificial intelligence, data management and analytics. He advises investors, software vendors, and enterprises on AI, data and analytics strategy. Donald led teams at Microsoft and Qlik, building some of the most important and innovative platforms on the market. His consultancy, TreeHive Strategy, has developed a process known as the Gameplan, which enables enterprises to map out an effective, step-by-step strategy. Customers have included significant players in manufacturing and financial services.

  • Fern Halper, Ph.D.
    Vice President and Senior Director, TDWI Research Fern Halper, Ph.D. is well known in the AI and analytics community, having been published hundreds of times on AI, data mining and information technology over the past 20 years. Halper is also co-author of several Dummies books. She focuses on AI and advanced analytics, including predictive analytics, social media analysis, text analytics, and big data analytics and AI approaches. She has been a partner at industry analyst firm Hurwitz & Associates and a lead analyst for Bell Labs. Her Ph.D. is from Texas A&M University.

  • James Kobielus
    Senior Director of Research, TDWI James Kobielus is senior director of Research for Data Management and Artificial Intelligence at TDWI. He is a veteran industry analyst, consultant, author, speaker, and blogger in AI, analytics and data management. At TDWI he focuses on data management, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Previously, Kobielus held positions at Futurum Research, SiliconANGLEWikibon, Forrester Research, Current Analysis and the Burton Group.

  • Becky Nagel
    Vice President of AI, 1105 Media Becky Nagel is a former enterprise technical journalist turned enterprise technical specialist. She currently focuses on generative AI tools for business and educating businesses on how they can use generative AI to transform and innovate. She's the author of "ChatGPT Prompt Engineering 101 for Business Users," as well as a number of recent research reports on how CEOs and CIOs are using generative AI. She regularly speaks and writes about AI and generative AI technologies.

  • Sam Wong
    Senior Director of Data, Analytics and AI, Mark Anthony Group Sam Wong is a seasoned data and AI executive with almost twenty years serving in various roles across different industries, including most recently serving as head of business solutions at IBM for their data and AI portfolio. Currently, he's the senior director of data, analytics, and AI for the Mark Anthony Group, an international drinks company and the creators of White Claw.

Top 7 Reasons To Attend

  1. 1 Business-Centric Approach: Every session is crafted with the business user in mind and designed to unlock new avenues of productivity, innovation and competitive advantage through AI. This direct relevance to your professional life makes our summit an essential investment in the future of your career and business.
  2. 2 Earn Your AI Literacy Certification: Showcase your enhanced skills and dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the workplace with your AI Literacy Certification from AI Boardroom and TDWI.
  3. 3 Interactive Learning Experience: Our agenda goes beyond traditional lectures, embracing interactive sessions and workshops. This approach ensures that you’re not just a passive listener but also an active participant, applying newly gained insights in collaborative settings with peers and leading experts.
  4. 4 Innovative Networking: Start each day by connecting with like-minded professionals over breakfast and engage in thought-provoking discussions at our AI Hot Topic networking lunches, as well as at our interactive, collaborative, idea-generating sessions.
  5. 5 Expertise from TDWI Instructors: Our summit leverages the deep knowledge of TDWI’s renowned instructors, who are experts in artificial intelligence education. These hand-picked instructors bring valuable insights with a business perspective, ensuring our attendees receive the most current and applicable real-world business training in AI and generative AI technologies.
  6. 6 Practical Training on Generative AI Tools: There's a lot going on with these tools! Catch up with all the hottest gen AI tools including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Claude, Midjourney, DALL-E and others and leave with the tips, tricks and practical insights (including prompt training!) you need to implement these right away in your organization.
  7. 7 Maximize Your Time: In just two days, our summit equips you with cutting-edge AI and generative AI knowledge, allowing you to swiftly return to work with actionable insights. Our focused, intensive sessions ensure you’re not just learning, but also preparing to lead in your field with the latest AI advancements.

Join us for a transformative learning journey where you gain not just knowledge, but also the power to implement and innovate with AI. Discover the difference!

Pricing & Hotel Packages

Save Hundreds If You Book Your Hotel Through Us!

We know that travel and training budgets are tight! That's why we've created some incredible hotel + event conference packages where you can save hundreds on your total package! Choose between a two- or three-night stay package at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, where the summit will take place, and you'll get an astounding discount off the total cost of your hotel and conference. Note that you can, of course, book the hotel yourself -- our negotiated rate is $285 per night (this includes all taxes and fees*) -- but you cannot get this overall discounted package price without booking through us. Note that packages (conference + hotel) are only available while supplies last!

We expect these heavily discounted conference +hotel packages to sell out, so register ASAP!

REGISTER BY JULY 19
REGISTRATION ENDS AUG. 2
Early Bird Savings
Regular Pricing
Conference + 3-Night Hotel Stay* (Aug. 6, 7, 8)
$1,905
Save $600
$2,055
Save $450
Conference + 2-Night Hotel Stay* (Aug. 6, 7 OR Aug. 7, 8)
$1,620
Save $600
$1,770
Save $450
Conference Only (For San Diego locals; no hotel included)
$1,500
Save $150
$1,650
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SIGNIFICANT GROUP DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE!

If you want to send three or more people from your team, please contact Elizabeth Prince for an even more exceptional rate.*

*If you pick a hotel package, your room at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina will be booked through our staff once registration is paid. Your confirmation will be emailed to you. If you pick a two-night package, you will be asked which nights you plan to stay on the registration form. There will be a field on the form to indicate if our staff should contact you before booking your room in case you have special requirements. PLEASE CONTACT US AND NOT THE HOTEL FOR ANY CHANGES TO YOUR HOTEL STAY ONCE YOU'VE REGISTERED WITH A PACKAGE. If you choose to book your hotel room directly, ask for the "AI Boardroom" rate to get the discounted price of $285 per night total ($249 base rate, $26.64 [10.7%] tax, $4.98 [2%] San Diego tourism fee, $4.38 convenience fee). However, you will not get the additional package savings. Team discounts only apply to teams from the same parent company, and must ALL be paid at the same time. Team discounts start at 3 employees, with even bigger discounts for 10 or more employees. Contact [email protected] for more information. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are allowed before July 15th minus a 20 percent cancellation fee. After July 15, cancellations are not allowed. Registrations can be moved to another person employed at the same company without penalty. .

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Hotel & Venue

This event takes place August 7-8 at the newly renovated waterfront hotel:

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

We have negotiated a discounted rate of $285 a night (includes all taxes and fees*). Ask for the "AI Boardroom" rate.

However, if you book your hotel through us via one of our packages above, you will save even more!

Questions? Email: Elizabeth Prince for more information

*The hotel room rate breaks down as follows: $249 base rate, $26.64 (10.7%) tax, $4.98 (2%) San Diego tourism fee, $4.38 (convenience fee)

Why Train with AI Boardroom & TDWI?

TDWI & AI Boardroom are leaders in AI training. We have helped companies like Verizon, Johnson and Johnson, General Mills, Northwestern Mutual, Capital One, John Deere, Google, Roche, Comerica, Credit Karma, Federal Reserve Board, and more skill up their teams on AI.

Who Should Attend?

You! If you're a business professional who understands the importance of AI for their future, then this event is for you. Whatever your industry, whatever your title, this summit has been designed for professionals across all business roles, technical proficiency levels and industries, and curated so that you'll not only get a solid foundation in AI, but also strategies on how to implement what you've learned in real-world business environments. If you're in any of these roles:

  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Operations
  • Finance
  • Creative
  • Technical
  • Analyst
  • Support
  • Professional Services
  • Logistics
  • Sales

This event truly has been created with you in mind.

So if you're worried you'll be left behind by the AI wave, if you want to be seen as an AI leader in your organization, if you want to be able to be an informed part of the conversations and decisions about AI in your organization, and/or if you want to make a real difference in the future of your organization or your career, our AI Literacy for Business Professionals Summit is absolutely for you! And because we know training budgets are tight, we're offering significant savings -- scroll down for pricing information to see how affordable investing in your AI future can be!

Can't Make This Event?

Our event team is currently planning our next AI Literacy Summit! Please fill out the form below (and let us know your preferred location!) and we’ll reach as soon as our next event is planned.