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Check-in, refreshments, and informal networkingMeet & Greet with public officials, sponsors, founders, and ecosystem leadersFounder Product DemosWelcome by Lloyd & Robin ReshardCity and County leaders share support for Black-led innovationDiscussion of public-private partnerships, local economic development, and the role of tech in community transformation
Light breakfast and an informal networking session.
A panel of former world class athletes
Hands-On Session: Rose Lejiste leads attendees through a step-by-step process of mapping operations, identifying AI implementation points, and preparing teamsDr Valencia Bell, the non-tech founder and CEO of Schools will share her AI Transformation Story. Hear how she is leveraging AI to take her signature test preparation methodology global.
A practical discussion and live demo on vetting AI outputs, avoiding common founder traps, and building with confidenceFinal reflections from the host and an invitation to future events
Day 1
Friday, April 17, 2026
Kukua Institute, 300 N Reus Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
Time
Sessions
Speakers
5-8 PM
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration & Welcome Reception
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Opening Remarks & Public Officials' Welcome
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Day 2
Saturday, April 18, 2026
DeVillier’s Square - 321 N DeVilliers Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
Time
8 AM - 9 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Morning Networking
9 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote Panel: Are You Coachable?
10 AM - 11:20 AM
Getting Your Business Ready for AI
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Case Study: Shifting to an AI Native Company
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Innovation Tour
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
Hands-On Workshop: Build Your Own AI Agent/GPT
Servola Frazier, a non-tech founder will demonstrate live how she built AI Agent/GPT for her VTI workshop as a use case; attendees can begin building their own
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
Panel: Accessing Funding for Startups
Investors and fund managers share insights on how to pitch AI-driven businesses and secure funding.
Discussion on SAFEs, venture capital, and non-traditional funding sources.
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Break & Networking
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Closing Session: Using AI the Right Way: Validating What AI Builds for You.
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
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