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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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Breakfast Enjoy breakfast and coffee with fellow AI Accelerate 2025 and TDWI Transform attendees.
KEYNOTE: Navigating Business Success in the AI Revolution Founder & Former CEO, Travelocity and Chairman Kayak.com Terry Jones offers his perspective on how AI is reshaping the future of business amd the role leaders and knowledge workers will play. Introduced by TBD.
PANEL: Starting Your AI Journey Right: Expert Insights Learn from industry experts as they share practical strategies, common pitfalls, and key considerations for successfully launching AI initiatives in your organization. Part of the Getting Started with AI for Business Leaders subtrack.
AI LITERACY MINI-BOOTCAMP, PART 1: AI Foundations for Business Professionals Taught by AI expert Donald Farmer, this session breaks down AI and machine learning—no jargon, no technical deep dives, just clear explanations. Gain the essential knowledge you need to navigate AI confidently and set the stage for the rest of the day's learning. Part of the AI Literacy for Business Users full-day bootcamp.
PANEL: Real-World AI: Innovations Shaping Industries and Organizations A panel of AI leaders will discuss practical AI innovations that are making a real impact across industries, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities for business leaders. Part of the Getting Started with AI for Business Leaders subtrack.
SESSION: AI Foundations for Leaders In this session, AI expert Donald Farmer will break down the fundamentals of AI, how it works, and what business leaders need to know to make informed decisions. He’ll cover key concepts, real-world applications, and practical considerations for integrating AI into business strategy. Part of the Getting Started with AI for Business Leaders subtrack.
AI LITERACY MINI-BOOTCAMP, PART 2: Generative AI Primer for Business Pros Unlock the potential of generative AI. Discover what generative AI is, how it works, and how companies are using it today—without the hype. Taught by generative AI specialist Becky Nagel, this session cuts through the noise to give you practical insights, real-world use cases, and a clear understanding of how to leverage generative AI effectively for your organizaiton and your career. Part of the AI Literacy for Business Users full-day bootcamp.
Exhibit Hall & Lunch Get together in the Exhibit Hall for a lunch break with attendees from the co-located TDWI Transform conference.
PANEL: Modern Generative AI: What Business Leaders Need to Know A panel of experts discusses the capabilities, limitations, and business impact of generative AI, helping leaders navigate its risks and opportunities. Part of the Generative AI for Business Leaders subtrack.
SESSION: Business Transformation Via AI: Examples & Use Cases Explore practical AI applications and real-world use cases that are driving efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage in business. Part of the AI Literacy for Business Users full-day bootcamp.
TOOL REVIEW: What's New in Generative AI & ChatGPT for Business Catch up on the hottest generative AI tools like ChatGPT and AI agents with a focus on how businesses are using them right now. Part of the Generative AI for Business Leaders subtrack.
SESSION: Creating an AI Incubator in Your Organization Learn how anyone in your organization can take the lead in building an internal AI incubator, fostering innovation, testing new ideas, and scaling AI initiatives to drive business success.mary here
WORKSHOP: Using Design Thinking To Select Your Next Gen AI Project AI implementation expert Sam Wong will lead you in this design thinking workshop that will impart a methodology for determining when to use AI and generative AI for business projects.
WORKSHOP: Techniques & Frameworks for Implementing AI in Your Organization 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.
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