AI Accelerate 2025 San Diego, Co-Located with TDWI Transform

San Diego // Aug. 20–21

Empowering executives and business professionals to drive AI success.

Success with AI Starts with a Skilled Team

From executives making high-level strategic decisions to business professionals optimizing workflows and interacting with AI-powered tools daily, AI mastery is now a fundamental skill. Organizations that build AI literacy across all levels are better positioned to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and stay competitive in an evolving landscape.

While TDWI Transform focuses on the data side of AI, AI Accelerate 2025 is designed to empower executives and business professionals across the organization to drive AI-powered innovation and success.

 

Terry Jones

Founder & Former CEO, Travelocity, Chairman Kayak.com

Wednesday, Aug. 20

AI Accelerate Opening Keynote: Navigating Business Success in the AI Revolution

The era of AI is transforming business at an unprecedented pace. Join renowned business leader 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, and how executives and business professionals alike can drive meaningful innovation and success in this new era.

Get Ahead with Real-World AI Training at AI Accelerate 2025

Build practical AI fluency and strategic know-how through a focused mix of expert-led instruction and hands-on training. This two-day training goes beyond literacy to equip business leaders and professionals with real-world generative AI skills, frameworks, and implementation strategies. Sessions include:

  • Day 1 Bootcamp: AI & Gen AI for Business Pros (Half-Day)
  • Day 1 Expert Session: Getting Started with AI in Your Organization (1.5 Hours)
  • Day 1 Workshop: Practical Techniques for Implementing AI (1.5 Hours)
  • Day 2 Bootcamp: ChatGPT 101 for Business Pros (Full Day)

Your team will leave ready to drive AI-powered innovation across your organization. Don't miss this chance to catch up on much-needed AI skills and become an AI leader within your organization.


View the Full Agenda

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Tuesday

August 19, 2025

  • BONUS EVENT! Pre-Conference Reception (Included with Your 2-Day Registration)

    5:15 p.m. PT

Wednesday

August 20, 2025

  • Networking Breakfast

    7:30 to 8 a.m.

  • Opening Keynote

    8 to 8:45 a.m.

  • AI Literacy Bootcamp, Part 1

    9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

  • Lunch & Exhbits

    12:15 to 1:45 p.m

  • AI Literacy Bootcamp, Part 2

    1:45 to 3:30.

  • Interactive Workshop

    3:45 to 5 p.m..

  • Welcome Reception

    5:15 p.m.

Thursday

August 21, 2025

  • Networking Breakfast

    8:30 to 9 a.m.

  • ChatGPT for Business Pros Bootcamp, Part 1

    9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

  • Lunch Break

    12:15 to 1:45 p.m.

  • ChatGPT for Business Pros Bootcamp, Part 2

    1:45 to 4:15 p.m.

*Schedule and speakers subject to change.

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Sending a team? Group discounts are available! Reach out to Becky Nagel, AI Accelerate 2025 Event Director for more information.

Earn a Certificate

AI Accelerate, on behalf of AI Boardroom and TDWI, will issue certificates to attendees as follows:

  • Day 1 Attendees: Earn your AI Literacy for Business certificate from AI Boardroom and TDWI.
  • Day 2 Attendees: Earn your ChatGPT & Gen AI for Business certificate from AI Boardroom and TDWI.

Interact & Innovate

AI Accelerate 2025 is designed for those who don’t just want to learn about AI—they want to shape its future. This is more than a conference; it’s an interactive experience built for leaders and professionals ready to engage, collaborate, and drive meaningful AI innovation. Every panel, workshop, and session is thoughtfully curated to deliver actionable insights from some of the most influential voices in AI. Beyond the content, you’ll connect with peers during networking breakfasts, collaborative lunches, and evening receptions—creating conversations that extend beyond the stage. This is where ideas become strategies, and connections turn into partnerships.

Who Should Attend

  • C-Level & VP Business Executives from All Industries
  • Directors & Managers
  • Front-Line Business Professionals
  • Anyone Who Wants To Improve Their AI Literacy/Leadership Skills

Attendee Testimonials

"I [now] have a good grasp on what's useful to me personally and [it] has streamlined my menial tasks in the office...This will change how we train and educate our employees."

- Joshua Loeffler

J. Kozel and Son

"The leadership event was very valuable as this provided the opportunity to network with fellow leaders and learn about AI trends."

-R. Nath,

Large U.S. University

"This [event] helped me understand AI better and change directions on how we can use it in our business."

- CEO

Mid-size company

Train Your Team at TDWI 2025 San Diego

Looking for a training opportunity for the whole team? TDWI Transform San Diego offers more than 50 half- and full-day masterclasses on all the latest topics in data and AI. Train together, or divide and conquer.

We would be happy to help you design the ideal agenda and find fun activities for team building inside and outside of the event. Contact us at [email protected].

Travel That's Rewarding

Take advantage of opportunities to get to know fellow data leaders during social sessions throughout the event.

AI Accelerate 2025

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
1 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
August 20–21