AI Forge / Execution & Leadership Summit

A hands-on AI lab for leaders and builders. AI Execution & Leadership Summit LEAD IT. BUILD IT. SCALE IT. ----------- AI DOESN'T HAVE AN IDEAS PROBLEM. IT HAS AN EXECUTION PROBLEM. Most AI conferences explore what's possible. This one focuses on making it happen. The AI Execution & Leadership Summit brings together the two forces behind successful AI adoption: leaders who set the direction and builders who make it work. Hosted at UAH's Invention to Innovation Center (I²C), this hands-on summit moves beyond AI hype to tackle real business challenges. Identify a high-value opportunity, work through focused, expert-led labs, and connect strategy with implementation. No lengthy keynotes. No sales pitches. Just actionable AI. ----------- PICK YOUR TRACK / ➡️ LEAD | STRATEGY & ADOPTION For CEOs, executives, business owners, and decision-makers. Move from AI ambition to informed investment. Build the business case, evaluate costs and returns, establish governance, and develop a strategy to lead organizational adoption. Focus: Invest wisely. Govern responsibly. Lead change. ➡️ BUILD | DESIGN & DEPLOYMENT For engineers, innovators, project leaders, and implementers. Move from concept to execution. Identify AI-ready workflows, design practical solutions, and develop an initial prototype or implementation blueprint using real-world scenarios and sample data. Focus: Design intelligently. Prototype rapidly. Deploy confidently. ➡️ VIEW THE FULL WORKING AGENDA ----------- BETTER TOGETHER. POWERFUL SOLO. / Bring a leader and a builder from your organization to tackle the same business opportunity from two perspectives. Each track delivers its own practical outcomes. Then, in the closing Convergence Lab, participants connect strategy, technology, and execution into a unified action plan. Coming solo? You'll collaborate with participants from the complementary track. No AI use case yet? We'll help you identify one. ----------- WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH / • A prioritized AI opportunity for 2027 tied to a real business challenge and measurable value. • LEAD: An investment case, budget framework, governance safeguards, and adoption strategy. • BUILD: A defined AI workflow, initial prototype or implementation blueprint, and deployment priorities. • An integrated AI execution roadmap connecting strategy, technology, people, and business outcomes. • A 30-day action plan with clear priorities, ownership, and milestones. • A practical AI playbook to advance implementation with your team. Not just ideas. Not just theory. A clear path from AI strategy to execution. ----------- WHO'S LEADING THE LABS / ➡️ LEAD TRACK — Meaningful AI Meaningful AI has trained approximately 1,000 executives in AI and develops AI solutions for utilities and financial institutions. Its team brings practical experience in AI strategy, governance, and organizational adoption. ➡️ BUILD TRACK — Zellus Marketing Led by Carl Holden, Creative Director of Zellus Marketing and AI contributor to the Huntsville Business Journal, with support from Meaningful AI. The focus: practical AI workflows, prototyping, and implementation. ----------- THE SCHEDULE / Thursday, December 10, 2026 • 1:00–5:30 PM | Summit & Working Labs • 5:30–7:30 PM | Networking Reception Location: UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I²C), Huntsville, Alabama. Two parallel tracks. Four hands-on labs. One shared goal: turn AI opportunity into action. ➡️ VIEW THE FULL WORKING AGENDA ----------- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / 1. Which track should I choose? Choose LEAD if you make investment and strategy decisions. Choose BUILD if you design, implement, or manage AI solutions. Wear both hats? Pick your priority. 2. Do I need AI experience or an existing project? Neither. LEAD requires no technical background, and BUILD accommodates varying experience levels. We'll help you identify a practical use case. 3. Should I attend with a colleague? We encourage leader–builder pairs, but solo attendees are welcome. Both tracks deliver independent value, with opportunities to collaborate. 4. What should I bring? A charged laptop and a willingness to work. We'll use sample scenarios, so please leave confidential or controlled company data out of the labs. 5. Do I need to build a working AI prototype? No. BUILD participants can develop an initial prototype or a practical implementation blueprint, depending on their experience and use case. 6. Will food and refreshments be available? The 5:30–7:30 PM networking reception includes light food and drinks. 7. Where should I park? Free parking is available in Lot G5, off Ben Graves Drive, at UAH I²C, 850 Ben Graves Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816. 8. What is the cancellation policy? Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Ticket transfers are permitted through December 8, 2026. ----------- HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact: [email protected] ----------- THE FUTURE OF AI ISN'T JUST ABOUT WHAT'S POSSIBLE. IT'S ABOUT WHAT YOU EXECUTE. Join us on December 10. Choose your track. Build your 2027 AI advantage. -----------