2025 Alaska Innovation Summit: The Business of AI

Name: 2025 Alaska Innovation Summit: The Business of AI
Start: 2025-02-26T09:30:00-09:00
End: 2025-02-27T17:00:00-09:00
Location: Centennial Hall Convention Center

Schedule

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 am to Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-09:00

Location

Centennial Hall Convention Center | Juneau, AK

Get ready to be inspired by emerging trends and technologies that will shape Alaska's competitiveness and increase its capacity to innovate both now and in the future.
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THEME
The Business of AI
AI as a Tool: Changing Work and in Industry(A)
AI as an Engine: Propelling Alaska's Competitiveness(B)
AI as a Weight: Balancing Principles with Practice (C)
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
AI-Curious
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Business Professionals
Change Agents
Cultural Guardians
Educators and Students
Elected Officials
Emerging Markets Influencers
Energy Enthusiasts
Industry Leaders
Makers and Visionaries
Musicians & Artists
Policy Developers
Story Tellers and Innovators
Technology Gurus
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EVENT ELEMENTS
Innovation Shorts (Apply Today!)
Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest (Apply Today!)
Hansen Gress Innovation Lounge - AI Testing Stations
Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame - Award Ceremony
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Innovation Tours (Optional)
Informal After Party (Optional)
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TIERED PRICING OPTIONS TO FIT ANY BUDGET
1) True Price - $495
This price reflects the actual cost for one individual to attend in the event. When you select this registration option, your participation will be net neutral for JEDC.
2) Professional Development - $385
If you work for a large organization that prioritizes professional development and provides related funding for employees, please consider selecting this option.
3) General Admission - $275
This is a good option to use when registering multiple individuals from the same organization as of variety of registration prices can be mixed to fit your budget.
4) Access Level - $195
If you belong to a smaller organization with a very limited budget, or if you are personally paying your own way, please consider selecting this option.
5) Super Special - $99
If you are a retiree, student, or aspiring entrepreneur, please choose this price. JEDC is a mission-driven organization, and we believe these events are valuable to individuals and businesses as we work together to advance Alaska’s economy.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Steve Brown, AI Futurist
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EXPERT PANELISTS
Scott Balovich - Chief Technology Officer, Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. (APFC)
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D. - Director of the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Simulation Innovations (ACUASI), University of Alaska Fairbanks
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DEEP DIVE SESSIONS (Subject to Modification)
The Landscape of AI Applications (A)
White-Collar Resiliency in the AI Age (A)
Alaska Development Partnerships (B)
Infrastructure and Stranded Energy in Alaska (B)
Creative Arts (C)
Data Sovereignty (C)
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DEEP DIVE DESIGNERS AND/OR FACILITATORS
Jeremy Hansen - Co-Founder, Hansen Gress
Phil Huebschen, Executive Director, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
Sam Enoka - Founder, Greensparc
Jonas Lamb, Ph.D. - University of Alaska Southeast
Tyson Swetnam, Ph.D. - University of Arizona
Peter Webley, Ph.D. - University of Alaska Fairbanks
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