AI Horizons

A Visionary Event

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the future of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on education, government, engineering careers, and energy? Look no further than AI Horizons, the upcoming event that promises to be a thrilling look into the world of AI.

Industry Visionaries: Shaping the Future

At the Santa Cruz Works monthly New Tech, we've gathered four industry visionaries who are at the forefront of AI innovation. These experts will share their insights and visions on how AI is set to revolutionize various sectors. Get ready to gain profound insights into the future of education, government, engineering careers, and energy.

AI is one of the most creative moments in the history of Silicon Valley
— Mustafa Suleyman
  • AI in Government / Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend: Santa Cruz County’s nascent approach to AI in government has already become a blueprint for discussion at the state and national level and is influencing early regulatory discussions in California and beyond. This discussion will look at the work Santa Cruz County government is doing in this space, how it’s influencing the national regulatory debate and how you can get involved in the discussion.

  • AI in Engineering Careers / UCSC Dean of Baskin School of Engineering Alexander Wolf: Uncover the exciting opportunities and challenges that AI brings to the engineering profession. Learn how engineers are leveraging AI to design, innovate, and tackle complex problems.

  • AI in Human Interaction / SapientX CEO David Colleen: The most advanced conversational AI for everything from geo navigation to exhibit displays.

  • Simply Augmented / Boaz Ashkenazy: add the power of generative AI to your company or organization without a heavy initial investment; get to value quickly to drive growth.

Fireside Chat with Luminaries

Join Guy Kawasaki, host of Remarkable People podcast and author of 15 books, as he engages in conversation with UCSC Chancellor Cindy Larive to discuss the UC’s vision for AI . And with Boaz Ashkenazy, the CEO of Simply Augmented, and the host of the acclaimed Shift AI podcast. This engaging conversation will provide a deeper understanding of AI's real-world applications, challenges, and the trends shaping its future.

Pre-Event Extravaganza

But before we dive deep into the world of AI, we'll kick off the evening with an hour of excitement and connection. Enjoy delicious food and beverages while networking with like-minded individuals who share your passion for AI. Groove to live music that sets the tone for a fantastic evening, and don't forget to explore our demo tables showcasing some of the coolest AI-driven innovations.

Demo Tables

AI Horizons is not just an event; it's an opportunity to glimpse into the future, connect with industry leaders, and be part of the AI revolution. Join us on November 8 for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, knowledge, and networking. The following companies are the first to sign up for demo tables.

An avatar will greet you at the door!

Your company’s demo table

Bring your company and solutions to our event. Sign up to be a Networker or email Malina if you are a Santa Cruz Works partner malina [at] santacruzworks.org

Oh, Just One More Thing

There is so much going on with AI, that we have to spread it out into our December event. On deck for December, more industry luminaries from Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, DALL-E, and more.

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