Lake Norman Chamber - AI Summit 2026

Description

Harnessing the Power of AI to Build Your Competitive Advantage

February 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius, NC 

About the Event

Join business owners, tech innovators and industry thought-leaders from the greater Lake Norman region for a powerful full-day event focused on practical strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence. You’ll walk away with:

• _{Actionable insights: real-world case studies of AI successfully implemented in mid-sized businesses}
• _{Competitive edge: how to protect your business and build a “moat” in an AI-driven marketplace}
• _{Strategic connections: network with local executives, technology providers and service partners}
• _{Implementation planning: tools and frameworks to begin integrating AI into your operations tomorrow}

For a complete list of featured speakers and bios, visit our A.I. Summit Event Page.

WWW.LKNCHAMBERSUMMIT.COM

All registrations and payments should be completed through this official Chamber event calendar page.

Who Should Attend

This Summit is ideal for:

• _{Business owners, CEOs and managers of companies 10–500 employees}
• _{Technology leaders and innovation managers tasked with future-proofing their organisation}
• _{Sales & marketing professionals aiming to automate and personalise at scale}
• _{Service providers, consultants and vendors who want to understand how AI is buying behaviour and deployment}

What You’ll Get

Admission includes:

• _{Full-day expert presentations and case-study panels}
• _{Networking lunch and afternoon reception with hors-d’oeuvres + two beverages}
• _{Interactive breakout sessions}
• _{Access to digital resources and post-event recordings}

Pricing & Registration

Pricing

Chamber Members: $100

Non-Members: $150
_{Includes everything listed above. Early-bird pricing (ends Jan 15) may be available—register now to secure your seat.}

How to Register
_{Click the “Register” button at the top of this page → scroll to bottom of next page → enter email → follow prompts.}

Agenda Snapshot

Agenda at a glance
_{9:00 AM – Welcome & Keynote: “The Simulation Century”
10:15 AM – Breakout Track 1: AI for Sales & Marketing
10:15 AM – Breakout Track 2: AI for Operations & Service
12:00 PM – Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM – Panel: Legal & Ethical Implications of AI (featuring patent attorneys)
2:30 PM – Case Study: Mid-Market Transformation … etc
4:00 PM – Reception & networking till 6:00 PM}

Agenda

Sponsorship & Vendor

• _{Stand out from the crowd
  As a sponsor or vendor at the Summit you’ll:}
• _{Engage directly with regional business decision-makers}
• _{Gain brand exposure in print, online and on-site}
• _{Secure one-on-one consultations with attendees}
  

Sponsorship Packages

Featured Speakers:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Richard Boyd - Founder, Ultisim Inc.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS 

Jeffrey Banyas - Patent Attorney, The McIntosh Law Firm

Danny Decker - Founder, Automatic Marketing Machine

Antonio Manueco - Managing Principal Consultant and Practice Lead, SEI

Rafi Menachem - Founder & CEO, Syntari AI

David Preston - CEO & Founder, Sales Leopard

Michael Shugarman - Business & Technology Leader

Edwin Sisson - Patent Attorney, The McIntosh Law Firm

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