AI/ML, simulation and advanced sensors are fusing together in what Richard calls the Simulation Century. In this talk Richard will describe what we need from AI, what AI needs from us, and the highest moral purpose of the combination of AI with simulation to design a better future for our businesses and communities.

Richard has worked on major film productions with James Cameron and Brian de Palma. He was on the management team at Virtus Entertainment, who created major computer game franchises with Tom Clancy, Michael Crichton, Douglas Adams and Ozzy Osbourne. Boyd has formed several North Carolina-based technology companies, selling one to Lockheed Martin in 2007. Richard served as the director of Lockheed Martin's Virtual World Labs for 6 years, where his team had over 100 patent disclosures in AI/ML and VR/AR technologies.

Join Botsplash CEO Aru Anavekar to discover how businesses are transforming their customer engagement with AI. Learn from practical examples how to boost sales efficiency and enhance customer interactions using AI-driven solutions.  

Aru will cover topics such as:

• AI-Driven Lead Qualification
• Lead Prioritization
• Data-driven insights
• Customer Intelligence
• Conversational AI & Chatbots and more!

Enjoy an event provided gourmet boxed lunch featuring chef-crafted wraps, artisanal salads, and fresh-baked cookies while networking.

Discover how to elevate your customer experience and operational efficiency using AI with Chris Carter. Through real-world examples, learn to identify high-impact opportunities and create a strategic roadmap for AI integration that delivers measurable results.

Master the art of:

• Identifying quick wins and long-term AI opportunities
• Measuring impact on customer satisfaction
• Prioritizing initiatives for maximum ROI

Leave with practical frameworks for successful AI adoption in marketing and customer service.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from Senator Thom Tillis about what AI means for North Carolina businesses. Get practical insights on how new AI regulations and policies could impact your day-to-day business operations and what steps you can take to prepare for these changes.

Let the Chairman of Coalition for Secure AI Public Policy Committee, Nils Tracy,  help you discover the how and why of implementing AI in corporate environments, with an emphasis on crucial compliance and regulatory considerations. Through demos of the Authorship platform, you’ll learn how to effectively manage and monitor AI usage throughout your organization. Plus, gain valuable insights from a fireside chat with Senator Thom Tillis on the ever-evolving landscape of AI, tailored for the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce audience.

Key Takeaways:

• A systematic approach to assess your current customer experience processes and identify the highest-value opportunities for AI integration, focusing on both quick wins and strategic long-term implementations
• Proven strategies for measuring and quantifying the impact of AI on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business scalability
• A practical framework for prioritizing AI initiatives based on customer value, technical feasibility, and organizational readiness, ensuring successful adoption and meaningful outcomes

Celebrate new knowledge and network with cocktails over a premium selection of chef-curated appetizers and refreshments. Two complimentary drinks included.