Limited tickets remain for the Fox Cities Chamber’s AI Business Summit, presented by Miron Construction. The regional summit, happening Wednesday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley, will bring together innovators, tech leaders, and business professionals for a day of inspiration and practical insights on AI.
The opening keynote is “The Human Edge: Navigating AI's Uneven Revolution in Business,” presented by Rebecca Ryan, APF, FRSA – Futurist. Ryan is a noted top 50 professional futurist, economist, best-selling author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of NEXT Generation Consulting through which she partners with government leaders across the country. Looking a generation ahead, she outlines strategies in urban planning, economic development and workforce development to ensure communities are well equipped for future trends and challenges.
Breakout options throughout the day include:
The closing keynote is “AI Use Cases – Insights from Fox Cities Business Leaders,” where participants will hear firsthand how three businesses of varying sizes are embracing AI to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. This engaging panel features John Kreul, CIO of Jewelers Mutual, representing a large employer; Kevin Beauchamp, CEO/President of Galloway, offering the perspective of a mid-sized business; and Kim O’Brien, CEO of Entrusted Technology Solutions, sharing insights from a small business standpoint. Each leader will provide a real-world look at how AI is being implemented within their organizations, the challenges they’ve faced, and the opportunities they’ve unlocked.
Cost for the event is $225 for Chamber members, and $245 for those who are not currently Chamber members.
There are also team discounts available – save $20 per ticket when purchasing 6 or more. Visit https://members.foxcc.net/chamber-events/Details/2025-ai-business-summit-1237991?sourceTypeId=Website for detailed pricing information and sponsorship opportunities.
To learn more about the keynote presentations and speakers, visit https://members.foxcc.net/chamber-events/EventSessions/2025-ai-business-summit-1237991.
Additionally, as the Fox Cities Chamber prepares for the AI Business Summit, they are partnering with Midpoint Consulting on an AI Readiness Survey to learn where local businesses are in their AI adoption and how prepared the Fox Cities region is for what’s ahead.
The Chamber wants to hear from Fox Cities businesses of all sizes - whether they’re just starting to explore Artificial Intelligence or already putting it to work every day. Survey participants will help shape a regional picture of AI readiness, and gain insight into where their business stands today and where they may need to go next. This is an opportunity to benchmark progress and identify potential opportunities for growth.
Survey results will be revealed during the Summit’s luncheon presentation, offering valuable insights into where the Fox Cities area stands today and how business and industry can move forward together.
The survey only takes a few minutes, and results will help shape the conversation at the summit and in the community.
Take the survey: https://elevateuniversity.ai/ai-readiness/?companyid=920920
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About the Fox Cities Chamber
The Fox Cities Chamber is a nonprofit business-to-business membership organization that unites the regional business community for greater economic impact. Serving Outagamie, Calumet, and northern Winnebago Counties, we are the second largest Chamber in Wisconsin and were named National Chamber of the Year in 2024. We also received a Wisconsin Innovation Award in the nonprofit category for our free membership level for small businesses.
Our organization proudly captures the energy of one of Wisconsin’s most dynamic regions and transforms it into innovative programs and services to champion employers, economic development, and quality of life. The Fox Cities Chamber celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. For more information, visit https://foxcitieschamber.com/.