The AI Literacy Track at AI Accelerate 2025 offers a comprehensive, business-focused journey into AI, designed specifically for professionals and leaders seeking practical, actionable AI knowledge. This two-day experience begins with an inspiring keynote by Terry Jones, former CEO of Travelocity and Kayak.com, followed by an immersive full-day bootcamp that equips teams with foundational AI literacy, real-world examples, and immediate techniques to integrate AI into daily workflows.
On day two, attendees will dive deeper into generative AI with a hands-on ChatGPT & Gen AI 101 Bootcamp, gaining practical skills in prompting, data analysis, and AI-driven productivity tools. Coupled with valuable networking opportunities, receptions, and interactive workshops, this track ensures your team leaves confident, certified, and ready to drive AI-powered innovation across your organization. Attendees of both days will earn two certificates from AI Boardroom and TDWI: AI Literacy for Business Professionals and ChatGPT and Generative AI for Business Professionals.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
7:30 to 8 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8 a.m. to 8:45
Keynote: Navigating Business Success in the AI Revolution
Terry Jones, Former CEO and Chairman, Travelocity & Kayak.com
The era of AI and advanced analytics is transforming the enterprise data landscape at an unprecedented pace. Join renowned business leader and innovator Terry Jones -- founder and former CEO of Travelocity, chairman of Kayak.com, and business and AI innovator -- as he shares his unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the future of business. Drawing from his extensive experience and current work in the AI space, Terry will explore the profound impact of AI on business strategies and highlight the critical role data professionals play in driving innovation and success in this new era.
9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Catered Lunch and Exhibits from 12:15 to 1:45)
AI Literacy for Business Professionals Bootcamp
AI is becoming an essential tool in every industry, and you don’t need to be a tech expert to use it. This full-day AI Literacy Bootcamp is designed for business professionals of all backgrounds who want to understand AI, see how it’s being used in different industries, and learn practical ways to integrate AI into their work.
This bootcamp is jointly presented by TDWI.org and AI Boardroom and is part of the co-located AI Accelerate 2025 conference. The day begins with AI Foundations for Business Professionals training, where you’ll learn the key concepts of AI and machine learning in a way that makes sense—no jargon, no technical deep dives, just clear explanations. Then, you’ll explore generative AI tools like ChatGPT and how they can improve productivity, creativity, and decision-making.
In the afternoon, we’ll look at real-world AI examples, break down how companies are using AI to solve problems, and discuss what that means for your role. You’ll also learn how to foster AI innovation in your organization, whether you work in marketing, sales, HR, customer service, finance, or any other area. Finally, you’ll put your knowledge into action with a hands-on workshop focused on Practical Techniques for Implementing AI, walking away with practical AI skills you can start using right away. Participants will earn their AI Literacy for Business Professionals certification from AI Boardroom and TDWI.
This full-day bootcamp is made up of the following interactive training sessions and workshops:
- AI Foundations for Business Professionals
- Generative AI Primer for Business Pros
- Business Transformation Via AI: Examples & Use Cases
- Creating an AI Incubator in Your Organization
- WORKSHOP: AI Literacy in Action: Practical Techniques for Implementing AI
By the end of the bootcamp, you’ll gain:
- A solid understanding of AI & Generative AI
- Inspiration from real-world AI success stories
- Practical ways to start using AI in your daily work
- Hands-on experience with AI tools and strategies
- The confidence to take the lead in AI conversations and initiatives
- Your AI Literacy for Business Professionals certificate from AI Boardroom & TDWI
Geared To:
- Business professionals
- Managers and team leads
- Executives and decision-makers
- Marketing and sales professionals
- HR and recruiting professionals
- Customer service professionals
- Operations and project managers
- Consultants and strategists
- Anyone looking to build AI literacy and apply AI in a business setting
- Groups and teams (discounts available)
5:15 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Thursday, August 21
8:30 to 9 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Break for Lunch from 12:15 to 1:45)
ChatGPT & Gen AI 101 Bootcamp for Business Professionals
ChatGPT is quickly becoming a valuable tool in the workplace, but knowing how to use it effectively—and where its real strengths and limitations lie—can make all the difference. This full-day ChatGPT 101 Bootcamp is designed for business professionals who want a clear, practical introduction to ChatGPT and how it can be applied in everyday work. Whether you’ve experimented with it or are just getting started, this session will help you develop a strong foundation and the confidence to use ChatGPT more effectively.
This bootcamp is jointly presented by TDWI.org and AI Boardroom and is part of the co-located AI Accelerate 2025 conference. The day begins with a look at ChatGPT’s core features, how LLMs like ChatGPT process information, and what to watch out for when using it in a business setting. You’ll explore modern prompting techniques to get better responses, compare ChatGPT to other AI models like Claude and Gemini, and learn about security and privacy considerations that matter for professional use. We'll also explore agentic AI technology. Participants will earn their ChatGPT and Generative AI for Business Professionals certificate from AI Boardroom and TDWI.
This full-day bootcamp includes these interactive training sessions and workshops:
- ChatGPT Foundations
- Data Analysis Tips, Tricks & Use Cases
- Example Business Projects
- Image Generation with DALL-E & Other Tools
- Agentic AI Technology
- Advanced Feature Review
- Building Your First GPT
By the end of the bootcamp, you’ll gain:
- A strong foundation in ChatGPT, how it works, and how it compares to other large language models
- Techniques to improve responses with better prompting
- A clear understanding of how businesses are using AI today
- Hands-on experience with ChatGPT’s data analysis and automation tools
- Practical knowledge of AI-generated images and their business applications
- Exposure to image generation tools beyond ChatGPT
- The skills to build a custom GPT and explore its capabilities
- Your ChatGPT and Generative AI for Business Professionals Certificate of Completion from AI Boardroom and TDWI
Skill Level: Beginner (No technical background required)
Requirements: Laptop & ChatGPT (Free or Paid account)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
*Agenda and speakers subject to change
When registering, participants will be able to choose a two-day pass for the entire conference or pick a single-day pass. Note that, when you register for AI Accelerate 2025, you will need pick a primary track (AI Leadership or AI Literacy), but you can move between the tracks when at the live event. For information on the AI Leadership track agenda, go here.