CincyAIweek25: Full Schedule

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9:30am EDT

Keynote Speaker: The Answer Economy: How AI Is Rewiring Trust, Commerce, and Culture - And Why Cincinnati Has A Front Row Seat

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT

Union Hall- Beer Hall (2nd floor)

In a world awash with data, content, and noise, AI is emerging not just as a tool—but as the engine of a new economy: the Answer Economy. In this thought-provoking keynote, Pete Blackshaw explores how AI is reshaping how we build trust, conduct commerce, and shape culture—and how Cincinnati is uniquely positioned to lead.
From intelligent search to generative commerce, Pete will share insights from the frontlines of digital transformation, brand trust, and consumer behavior. He’ll also unpack what it means for cities, companies, and communities to be “AI-ready” in an era of accelerated expectations.

This keynote will set the tone for Cincy AI Week by connecting big ideas to local impact, and by making the case for responsible, inclusive, and competitive AI leadership—starting right here in the Queen City.

Speakers

Pete Blackshaw

CEO, Brandrank.ai

A lifelong student of consumer feedback, brand promise, and technology, Pete is uniquely positioned to help companies navigate this change now underway. Most recently, Pete served as CEO of Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based startup catalyst and venture fund supported by major corporations... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Union Hall- Beer Hall (2nd floor)

Keynote

10:00am EDT

Featured Fireside: Work Smarter: How AI Is Rewiring the Modern Business Workflow

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT

Union Hall- Beer Hall (2nd floor)

Kick off Cincy AI Week’s Leadership Conference with a dynamic fireside chat featuring startup founders who are building AI-powered solutions that solve real-world business workflow challenges. From automating repetitive processes to unlocking new efficiencies across teams, these innovators will share how they’re helping businesses work smarter — not harder — and what it takes to turn AI potential into practical results. Get a front-row view into what’s working, what’s next, and how AI-driven tools are transforming operations across industries.

Speakers

Maddie Bell

CEO, Scheduler AI

Maddie Bell is the CEO and Co-Founder of SchedulerAI, where she’s spent the past three years building patented AI agents that have generated millions in GTM pipeline value. A former Procter & Gamble brand leader, Maddie brings strategic rigor from managing billion-dollar brands... Read More →

Zack Huhn

Co-Founder, Enterprise Technology Association

David Howerton

Founder, VendoIQ

C-Suite Leader (CEO/COO/CCO) with 6+ years as the CEO of an ambulatory surgery center (SaaS) software company acquired by a Bain Capital portfolio company. Previous senior leadership roles (strategy, business development, finance) at a mid-market video content production and software... Read More →

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Union Hall- Beer Hall (2nd floor)

Keynote

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