Unlock the Future of AI in Columbus

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September 9–11, 2025 at WatersEdge Event & Conference Center in Hilliard, OH

Columbus AI Week 2025

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Use Cases. Connections. ROI.

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    Hands-On, No-Fluff Workshops

    Walk away with tools you can use Monday morning.

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    Networking That Actually Works

    Meet innovators, investors, and decision-makers who could change your future.

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    AI For Every Industry

    From healthcare to marketing, finance to manufacturing – if AI can help, we’re covering it.

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World-Class AI Experts

  • A woman with curly, shoulder-length brown hair, smiling and wearing a black blazer, with crossed arms, and a necklace, against a plain light-colored background.

    Amanda Stricker

    Senior Applications Engineer

    HONDA

  • A man in a blue plaid suit and white shirt standing outdoors near water, smiling at the camera.

    Dean Carson

    AI Workforce Solutions Lead

    MICROSOFT

  • A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark blazer and black turtleneck, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, blurred lights in the background.

    Mrinmoy Aich

    Principal Cloud Architect

    ORACLE

  • Mahesh Gurram

    Principal AI Engineer

    GOOGLE

  • A woman with long, wavy hair smiling while standing on a balcony with a cityscape and river in the background.

    Payal Thakur

    Senior Director of Enterprise Analytics & CDO

    JOBSOHIO

  • A man with dark hair wearing a white button-up shirt, smiling, against a light gray background.

    Arjun Kaarat

    Senior Manager, Data Science

    WALMART (SAM’S CLUB)

  • Jack Jin

    Senior Technical Architect / Senior Manager, Adobe Business Group

    ACCENTURE

  • Headshot of a young man wearing glasses, a suit, and a white shirt in an office setting

    Srinivas Chippagiri

    Senior Member of Technical Staff

    SALESFORCE

  • A man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a navy blazer over a white shirt, standing against a gray background.

    Will Croushorn

    AI Product Manager

    WENDY’S

  • A smiling man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a dark blazer and a white shirt, sitting indoors with a background of green plants and light-colored walls.

    Nate Sowder

    VP & Executive in Residence

    FIFTH THIRD BANK

  • A man with dark hair and facial hair wearing a dark Columbia jacket, sitting outdoors with a blurred modern building in the background.

    Pratik Badri

    Vice President, Quant Analytics Manager

    JPMORGAN CHASE

  • A man in a red blazer and white shirt smiling at the camera with a neutral background.

    Mike Chorey

    Co-Founder & President

    PRESTO IQ

ALL SPEAKERS

Schedule Overview

  • Tuesday, September 9

    COMMUNITY DAY

    Kick off Columbus AI Week with our Community Happy Hour!

    Location: Crooked Can Brewery - Hilliard, OH

    Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    This event is open-to-all and does not require a Columbus AI Week ticket to attend.

  • Wednesday, September 10

    AI LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

    Theme: AI for Teams and Organizations

    Curated for enterprise leaders and department heads

    Programming focuses on real-world AI implementation, tech stack decisions, workforce adoption, and ROI

    Includes: workshops, expert panels, sponsor activations, and VIP networking

  • Thursday, September 11

    AI FOR BUSINESS SUMMIT

    Theme: AI + Innovation

    Deep-dive enterprise content with an added focus on innovation

    Includes: on-stage startup demos, investor access, and executive networking sessions

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Your Ticket to the Future is Here!

General Admission

$199 $149

Built for curious professionals ready to explore real-world AI, spark new connections, and get inspired by what’s next.

VIP All-Access

$399 $349

Designed for leaders seeking deeper strategy, high-impact conversations, and exclusive access to the people shaping AI at scale. Get exclusive access to the Columbus AI Week VIP Happy Hour and network with all speakers and sponsors after they take the stage!

The Companies Powering Columbus AI Week

  • Logo of Nexigen featuring a hexagon shape with blue and green 3D ribbon wrapping around a white center, with the company name 'nexigen' in blue text and the tagline 'Your Guide For IT' below.

  • The logo of Big Kitty Labs features a stylized purple illustration of a cat's face with large eyes and a big smile, accompanied by the purple text "Big Kitty Labs."

  • Logo of JobsOhio with the word "JobsOhio" in black text inside a red circle opening on top and bottom.

  • Logo of Enterprise Technology Association featuring a stylized circuit chip icon and bold text.

  • Fifth Third Bank logo with blue and green colors and the text 'FIFTH THIRD' underneath.

  • The AXE AI logo in dark blue on a white background.

  • The word 'OSANO' written upside down in bold purple letters on a white background.

  • Sogeti logo with the tagline 'Part of Capgemini' and a stylized cap symbol in blue.

  • Dismore logo with the brand name in gray and blue text, featuring a stylized blue A above the letter M.

  • Frost Brown Todd Attorneys logo with a blue square and gray and blue text.

  • The word 'Claro' in bold red letters with an exclamation mark and lines radiating outward.

  • Logo for RAPIDTALK.ai featuring a stylized black R and the name RAPIDTALK.ai in black text.

  • Transform Labs logo with the word 'TRANSFORM' in large font and a circular arrow design replacing the 'O'

  • Logo with the text 'CORE IQ SKILLS FOR LIFE' in gray and red, with the letter 'O' in red and the rest in gray.

  • CyberSure Network Advisors logo with a red circular icon featuring stylized white S shapes and the company name in black and gray text.

Sponsors

Columbus AI Week 2024 by the Numbers

800

REGISTERED ATTENDEES

460

COMPANIES REPRESENTED

69

SESSIONS & EVENTS

9.6

AVERAGE SESSION RATING

75

VOLUNTEERS

140

SPEAKERS PRESENT

You won’t want to miss this, but don’t just take our word for it…

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    Shanon S. (Director of Business Development & Technical Operations)

    “If you’re looking for a conference that blends sharp insight with genuine connection, this is it. From the content to the community, it’s been thoughtful, future-focused, and full of substance."

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    Sameer M. (Software Engineer II)

    “From welcoming curious minds to connecting with inspiring speakers and innovators — this event is all about energy, collaboration, and a shared passion for AI. The vibe was electric, and it’s just the beginning!"

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    Mark E. (President & CEO)

    “I hear a lot of fear and concern about AI but the best way to tackle that is education. If you haven't started your education about AI you should start here!"

Join the Team!

Sign up to volunteer at Columbus AI Week and get a front-row seat to the region’s leading AI event.

  • Enjoy complimentary event access and exclusive behind-the-scenes experience

  • Network directly with AI leaders, speakers, and sponsors

  • Build valuable skills in event operations, tech support, and community engagement

  • Make new connections, gain hands-on experience, and help shape the future of AI in Central Ohio

Ready to make an impact? Join our volunteer crew and help bring Columbus AI Week to life!

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At Columbus AI Week, our mission is to connect Ohio’s builders, enterprise leaders, and policymakers to turn AI into real outcomes—deployments, jobs, and ROI for the region and beyond.

What are you waiting for? Come join us!