Human First, AI Next

Our Goal: Demystify Artificial Intelligence for executives and community leaders so that you can be educated and energized on ways to integrate AI into your organization

AI isn't just about adopting new software—it's about leading your organization into the future with confidence, ethics, and clear purpose. The ChattanoogaAI Summit is a high-level strategic forum designed to help business executives and nonprofit leaders demystify artificial intelligence, overcome integration anxieties, and build a responsible AI strategy tailored specifically to your organizational needs.

Before diving into complex technical applications, true transformation requires strong leadership, open dialogue, and trusted guidance. This summit bridges that gap by facilitating community-wide conversations and providing direct access to leading AI consultants and industry experts. Connect with peers, ask tough questions, and discover how to deploy AI ethically, safely, and effectively.

• Remove the Fear: Dismantle adoption anxieties with clear, pragmatic frameworks from seasoned AI advisors.

• Ethical & Strategic Alignment: Learn how to evaluate and implement AI tools grounded in your core values and business objectives.

• Expert Access: Engage directly in interactive discussions with industry consultants and peer leaders.

• The Foundational Step: Establish your overarching strategy and governance—laying the groundwork for our upcoming follow-up event on granular tool applications.

This first event lays the groundwork around strategy, policies, ethics, and security. Our next event (Spring 2027) will be for more technical leaders who want to explore applications in business operations and workflows more specifically.

Call for Speakers

As part of the AI Summit, we are looking for speakers to lead innovative lightning talks as well as subject matter experts to engage with groups of executives and leaders throughout the day. We have a limited number of spots and our planning committee will make decisions by the end of October in order to allow time for preparation. Click below to submit your application.