Imagine AI Live is the first immersive event for enterprise leaders to learn about “applied AI” in all areas of business.
Imagine AI Live was created by a team of enterprise technology veterans, AI industry leaders, and entrepreneurs who care about the future of AI and its role in enterprises. Our experience spans enterprise software, creative design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and advertising. And we know how to produce industry events that matter to attendees. We invite you to join in person at the world’s first immersive event on enterprise AI.
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Chris Madden
Co-Founder
Chris Madden, a co-founder of the Imagine AI Live conference, is a dedicated AI enthusiast and podcaster with a knack for creating engaging content. He is the driving force behind the popular All-In-Tok and formerly produced the 20VC podcast. His diverse experiences, from teaching English worldwide to hosting the newly launched Imagine AI podcast, underscore his commitment to fostering learning and dialogue about AI. Madden envisions the Imagine AI platform as a vehicle to help all AI creators and startups share their insights and discuss the future of AI. When he’s not travelling the world or interviewing podcast guests, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter from their home in Seoul, South Korea. Connect with Chris here.
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Steve Metcalf
Co-Founder
Steve Metcalf, a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator, co-founded Imagine AI Live driven by his belief in the transformative potential of generative AI for businesses. With a rich background in technology startups and enterprise digital strategy, and through the lens of his experiences at Accenture and SAP-Ariba, along with building his own companies, Metcalf recognized the need for a platform to explore and discuss AI's practical applications in the business world. His vision for Imagine AI Live is to foster dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among industry experts, thereby unlocking the full potential of AI in enterprise settings. When he’s not thinking about AI, Steve enjoys spending time with family across the Midwest USA, especially in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Connect with Steve here.
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Ken Cavallon
Co-Founder
Ken Cavallon, a seasoned technology executive and angel investor, is known for his successful track record in the software and SaaS industries, including notable exits from DocuSign, Tier 3, Blue Box, Conga, and Youreka, along with orchestrating the pivotal go-to-market partnership between DocuSign and Salesforce. Cavallon is leveraging his extensive experience and passion for AI to create an Angel investor syndicate for AI companies in conjunction with Imagine AI Live. His vision is to foster growth and innovation in the AI sector by connecting promising AI startups with the necessary funding and resources. Ken is an avid boater, former Army NCO, and happily married gentlemen farmer in the Pacific Northwest.
About Us
What Makes Imagine AI Live Different than Other Events?
1. Real-world Applications for Enterprises and Organizations
Realize AI without Software Engineers
While other conferences might delve deep into AI's technical and academic aspects, IMAGINE AI LIVE emphasizes real-world applications of AI tools that can be implemented immediately to augment productivity in various professional spheres.
Designed for a Broad Spectrum of Professionals
The conference is designed not just for tech specialists but for professionals across various fields, including those with limited technical backgrounds. It aims to demystify AI and make it accessible and usable for everyone.
2. Unbiased Insights
Non-Beholden to Sponsors
Although sponsors play a vital role in the conference, IMAGINE AI LIVE is committed to providing unbiased insights. The event is curated with a focus on the attendees' learning and growth rather than being a platform for sponsors to push their agenda.
Diverse Speaker Lineup
The conference features a diverse lineup of speakers from different backgrounds, including industry experts, practitioners, and independent creators, ensuring a rich and varied perspective on AI's applications and potential.
3. Interactive Experience
The AI LIVE Arena
Beyond traditional presentations and panel discussions, Imagine AI Live offers the “AI LIVE Arena,” a dynamic space adjacent to the general session room for in-person networking, hands-on experiences, live demonstrations of featured AI power tools, AI workshops, and one-on-one interactions with experts, providing a tangible understanding of AI's capabilities and real-world applications.
Designed-in Networking Opportunities
The conference is designed to foster connections and collaborations, providing ample opportunities for networking, sharing experiences, and learning from peers in a relaxed and informal setting.
4. Fast-Tracked Learning
Accelerated Learning Curve
The conference promises a steep learning curve, enabling attendees to "learn more in two days than most would in two years." It offers a concentrated dose of knowledge and insights, fast-tracking the learning process and helping attendees stay ahead in the AI game.
Live Hands-On Opportunities with Top Creators
The event features ad-hoc demos with top AI creators using the top AI power tools that focus on transferring practical skills and knowledge, helping attendees walk away with actionable insights and tools they can implement in their personal and professional lives immediately.
5. Future-Inspired
Future Inspired Venues
Hosted at futuristic-inspired venues around the world, such as Cornell Tech in New York City and the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, our venues symbolize the conference's forward-thinking approach, offering state-of-the-art facilities that complement the innovative and futuristic theme of the event.
Inspirational Sessions
The conference includes sessions aimed at inspiring attendees to imagine the future possibilities of AI, fostering a space for creative thinking and visionary ideas.
By focusing on a user-centric approach, unbiased insights, immersive experiences, fast-tracked learning, and a future-focused outlook, IMAGINE AI LIVE is a conference like no other, bridging the gap between the potential of AI and real-world applications for a broad array of professionals.
We are bringing the future of AI to today's executives and professionals in a grounded, practical, and accessible way.
The "Secret Ingredient" of Imagine AI Live: In-Person, Human Connections
1. Beyond a Conference: a Connection Event
Continuous Networking
The conference is designed to foster connections around the clock, with networking opportunities embedded in every aspect of the event, from sessions and workshops to meals and receptions. Attendees can forge meaningful relationships anytime, whether during a coffee break or a late-night chat at the reception.
Spontaneous Connections
The informal and relaxed environment encourages spontaneous connections, where a casual conversation can lead to a life-changing collaboration or partnership.
2. An Immersive Experience
Stay, Learn, and Create
The all-encompassing experience at our venues ensures that attendees have a space where they can stay, learn, and create without the need to step out of the property, fostering a close-knit community vibe and encouraging continuous interaction and collaboration.
Collaborative Spaces
The venue will feature collaborative spaces where attendees can brainstorm, ideate, and work on projects, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual growth.
3. Life-Changing Connections
Potential for Transformation
The conference operates on the belief that one connection can change an individual's career or life trajectory. Bringing together a diverse group creates a fertile ground for such transformative relationships.
Meet the Mentors
Seasoned professionals, industry leaders, and AI creators will be present to guide and mentor the attendees, offering a golden opportunity to learn from the best and to forge connections that can potentially lead to mentorship relationships.
4. A Celebration of the Human Element
Enjoyment and Recreation
Beyond learning and networking, the event is also a space for enjoyment and recreation, with opportunities to unwind and enjoy the company of fellow attendees in a picturesque and luxurious setting.
Creative Freedom
The conference encourages attendees to let their creative juices flow, offering spaces and opportunities for creative expression and exploration, fostering a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere where ideas can flourish.