AI MAX Summit
What is AI MAX?
AI MAX is New Jersey’s premier AI technology-focused summit featuring prominent AI thought leaders who are putting New Jersey on the map for Artificial Intelligence innovation, producing transformative experiences, creating groundbreaking products with a global impact, and inspiring the next generation of tech titans.
In its 1st year, AI MAX has grown to reach a global audience that discusses ideas, opportunities, and challenges surrounding AI. Attendees include new and established tech founders and CEOs, investors, and advisors, as well as businesses, governments, and media.
Hosted by AREA 23 LABS, our mission is to emphasize the importance of AI technology and its impact worldwide.
About this event
Dive into a Day of Innovation: Join us at our One-Day Startup Conference!
Embark on a journey of entrepreneurship at our startup conference! Experience a dynamic blend of inspiration, education, and networking opportunities that will propel your startup to new heights.
What to Expect:
• Exhibit Hall: Showcase your startup in our exhibit hall and connect with like-minded innovators, potential collaborators, and eager investors.
• TV Crew: Get ready for the spotlight! Our TV crew will capture your startup’s story, amplifying your visibility and impact.
• Expert Panels: Receive invaluable insights and feedback from seasoned industry experts during our expert panels. Refine your pitch, uncover growth opportunities, and fine-tune your strategy for success.
• Prompt Engineering Workshop: Sharpen your technical skills and amplify your problem-solving prowess in our prompt engineering workshop. Unleash your creativity and devise innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
• Meet Local Funding Resources: Forge meaningful connections with local funding resources eager to fuel the next wave of groundbreaking startups. Meet the NJEDA, Founder Institute, I-Corps, Startup Grind, Princeton Tech Meetups, and more. Explore funding opportunities, pitch your ideas, and secure crucial support for your venture’s growth.
• Keynote Speakers on AI: Gain cutting-edge insights from our keynote speakers who are pioneers in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. Unlock the potential of AI to revolutionize your startup and stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
📅 Save the Date: Mark your calendar for April 12, 2024, and immerse yourself in a day of empowerment, enlightenment, and entrepreneurial excellence!
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your startup journey. Reserve your spot today and chart a course towards unparalleled success! Please contact us if you want to exhibit.
Premium Content
AI MAX brings together industry leaders in AI technology to discuss the latest developments in the field and share their insights.
Build Connections
Connect with 500+ attendees from across the United States. Participate in matchmaking. Gain insight from experts. Socialize and network over coffee and drinks.
Expand Knowledge
Learn about challenges from established founders and discover the kinds of support available from advisors and businesses.
Discover New Companies
The finalists from our Pitchathon will compete for a cash prize.
Want to get involved? We’re looking for speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and more.
For any questions or further information please contact our Events Manager, Benjamin at ben@area23labs.com
AI Speakers
Stefanos Damianakis
CEO Ultron AI
Stefanos Damianakis is the CEO of UltronAI, an enterprise software company specializing in AI computer vision solutions for the retail sector. His prior roles include founding Kalkos Ventures and Zaruko Advisors, and co-founder & CEO of Netrics, which was acquired by Tibco Software. He holds a PhD & an MA in Computer Science from Princeton University and a BSc in Math & CS from McGill University.
Paul Gentile
Broadcom Software
Paul Gentile brings over two and a half decades of experience as a strategic technology and sales leader, with a deep focus on enterprise software, cloud, and AI. Starting his career by leading IT automation initiatives for global industry leaders, Paul’s growing passion for AI and machine learning drew him to pivotal roles in innovative startups before making significant contributions at a renowned cloud computing and virtualization company.
Judges
Alastair Binnie
PRISME Forum, Executive Director
Alastair Binnie is currently Executive Director at the PRISME Forum, a global industry association for senior technology leaders in biopharma R&D. He also advises tech companies and coaches technology executives in the biopharma R&D domain. His expertise is in the intersection of biopharma R&D, digital technology, and executive leadership.
Paul Gentile
Broadcom Software
Paul Gentile brings over two and a half decades of experience as a strategic technology and sales leader, with a deep focus on enterprise software, cloud, and AI. Starting his career by leading IT automation initiatives for global industry leaders, Paul’s growing passion for AI and machine learning drew him to pivotal roles in innovative startups before making significant contributions at a renowned cloud computing and virtualization company.
Frances Keel
NJSCIT, Program Officer
Frances Keel is a Program Officer at the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology. Previously Frances worked for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) as a Program Manager for the Office of Nonproliferation Research and Development. Frances managed approximately $25M in university, small business and national laboratory R&D contracts and grants in this role.
Sharyn Konyak
Boomerang Ventures, Co-Founder & CMO
Sharyn Konyak is Chief Storyteller and CMO at Story Powered Brands, where she uses decades of advertising and marketing experience to transform brands through the art of storytelling. Sharyn reshapes businesses and personal brands by crafting compelling narratives that resonate deeply with customers.
Denis Shovkoplyas
Silicon Valley Bank, Chief Operating Officer
Fusing Silicon Valley innovation with expertise in traditional financial services, Denis, a Wharton MBA, marathoner and father of three, excels in enhancing consumer banking and lending. Passionate about leveraging Large Language Models to transform financial services, he embodies impactful entrepreneurship with a commitment to pioneering financial solutions.
Partners
Startups
Hosts
Peter Chmiel
Innovator's Alliance
Peter Chmiel is the innovative force behind Cutting Edge Consulting, a management and IT consulting firm in the AI and Web3 sectors. As a serial entrepreneur, Peter has brought startups to life and played a pivotal role in multiple tech startups that achieved successful exits. He shaped product strategy and led marketing initiatives for giants like Verizon, and various consulting engagements at Accenture. Peter holds a BS from New York University and recently started a community to help people learn, share, and apply AI knowledge at www.theinnovatorsalliance.com
Don Samoil
Founder Institute, Delaware Valley Chapter Manager
Don Samoil has over twenty-five years of experience starting, growing, managing, and assisting innovative startups. He is on the Board of Directors or Advisory Board of several companies, ranging from Cyber Security to Health Tech, Cloud Computing to International Commerce. Several use AI as a key component of their business. He manages the Philadelphia-area chapter of a global accelerator (Founder Institute). He was an advisor to an early adopter of Blockchain, focused on retail e-commerce.
John Snee
Trenton Makes Startups, Founder / CEO
John was born in Hamilton, New Jersey and launched his first startup, ULimo, during college. He has been building the company ever since college. John also has recently been working on improving the city that his family is originally from, Trenton, New Jersey. In order to improve the city John has been building the first VC firm + accelerator in Trenton, called Trenton Makes Startups. A big goal for John is to also launch ULimo in Trenton to improve the nightlife scene and to also reduce traffic, especially during commuter hours.
Contact
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