The State of AI for Business 

We are at the dawn of the most profound technological shift in human history.

AI is changing everything about how we communicate, sell, learn, teach, design products, start and grow businesses, hire and develop talent, manage tech stacks, build strategies, allocate resources, and drive performance.

Big tech is battling for AI supremacy, while pouring billions into AI infrastructure, models, and applications.

AI startups are building tools that can generate text, images, videos, audio, and code.

Businesses are scrambling to evolve and innovate.

Entrepreneurs are emerging from everywhere to launch AI native companies that will disrupt industries.

AI is creating boundless opportunities, while sowing chaos and uncertainty in society.

And this is the least capable AI we will ever know.

Come explore what’s possible with Paul Roetzer, a leading AI author, entrepreneur and speaker. You’ll learn what matters now to your company, and consider what may come next.

At the end of this keynote, you will walk away with:

• What matters most in AI right now—and what leaders can’t afford to ignore

• Where AI can drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage across your business

• A practical framework to become a more AI-forward organization

• How AI will reshape industries, roles, and business models in the near term

The AI Productivity Workshop with Mike Kaput

The AI Productivity Workshop is a hands-on, tool-agnostic experience designed for professionals and teams who are ready to stop experimenting with AI and start systematically using it to transform how they work.

In a single session, participants learn the core AI capabilities reshaping every business function, build a personalized use-case workbook for their specific role, and leave with a prioritized action plan they can execute immediately, regardless of whether their organization uses ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or another platform.

Why Attend?

Most teams have access to AI tools and may be piloting individual use cases, but lack a structured approach to systematically increase productivity with the technology.

This workshop will change that. Participants leave this workshop with a prioritized list of their highest-value AI use cases, a clear understanding of what today's tools can do, and a concrete, role-specific plan for what to do now and in the future with AI, built during the session.

What You'll Gain

Through a combination of capability briefings, live demonstrations, and interactive working sessions, participants will:

• Understand the core AI capabilities reshaping work today, including: general-purpose models, custom assistants (GPTs/Gems), reasoning and deep research, and AI agents
• Build a populated, prioritized AI use case workbook for their specific role using SmarterX’s proven Use Case Model
• Learn to map AI capabilities to their actual workflows, identifying where AI can save time, improve quality, or eliminate manual steps
• Gain hands-on experience applying AI tools to real problems from their own work
• Leave with a personal AI action plan of top AI initiatives ranked by impact, with concrete next steps

Key Questions Addressed

• What are the core AI capabilities I need to understand, regardless of which tools my organization uses?
• Where in my specific role and workflows will AI have the biggest productivity impact?
• How do I move from experimenting with AI to systematically integrating it into my daily work?
• How do I map AI capabilities to my actual workflows to find the highest-impact opportunities?
• How do I build a business case for AI adoption that leadership will support?

Workshop Format

• AI Capabilities Briefing
• Use Case Discovery and Prioritization
• Workflow Mapping
• Live Demonstrations
• Interactive Working Sessions
• Group Discussion and Q&A

Outcomes and Deliverables

• Populated AI Use Case Workbook with prioritized rankings
• AI Capabilities Reference Guide
• Workflow Mapping Framework

Who Should Attend

Professionals at every level, including individual contributors, managers, directors, VPs, and executives across all business functions. No technical background required. No specific tool access required, except for a free ChatGPT account. Particularly valuable when teams attend together.

AI Innovation Workshop with Paul Roetzer

The AI Innovation Workshop is an immersive, half-day experience designed for forward-thinking leaders ready to harness the true transformative power of AI. While many organizations focus on AI for efficiency gains, this workshop pushes beyond conventional boundaries, empowering you to reimagine your business model, revolutionize your industry, and unlock unprecedented growth opportunities.

Why Attend?

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, merely adopting AI for productivity isn't enough. The real competitive advantage lies in leveraging AI to drive innovation, create new value propositions, and capture emerging markets. This workshop is your gateway to staying ahead of the curve and positioning your organization as an industry leader.

What You'll Gain

Through interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and collaborative exercises, participants will:

• Develop a strategic vision for AI-driven innovation within your organization
• Explore cutting-edge AI technologies and their potential applications
• Learn methodologies for ideating and validating AI-powered solutions
• Acquire tools to assess and prioritize AI initiatives for maximum impact
• Craft strategies to overcome implementation challenges and foster an innovation culture

Key Questions Addressed

The workshop is structured around critical strategic questions, including:

• How can AI redefine the boundaries of what's possible for our business?
• What emerging AI technologies should we be preparing for?
• How can we leverage AI to create smarter, more valuable products and services?
• What opportunities exist for AI-driven disruption in our industry?
• How can AI help us tap into new markets and revolutionize our go-to-market strategies?

Workshop Format

• Interactive Sessions: Engage in hands-on activities that challenge your thinking and spark creativity.
• Case Studies: Analyze real-world examples of successful AI-driven innovations across industries.
• Guided Ideation: Generate and refine ideas for AI applications specific to your business context.
• Strategic Planning: Develop actionable roadmaps for implementing AI innovations.

Outcomes and Deliverables

By the end of the workshop, your team will have:

• A prioritized list of AI-driven innovation opportunities specific to your organization
• A framework for evaluating and implementing AI initiatives
• Actionable insights on industry trends and future AI capabilities
• Strategies for fostering an AI-driven innovation culture within your organization
• A comprehensive report summarizing key findings, ranked opportunities, and next steps

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

• C-suite executives and senior leadership teams
• Innovation and strategy directors
• Product development leaders
• Technology and digital transformation executives