Level Up Your
AI Skills & Connections

Join a free, two-day virtual event packed with peer-led workshops and networking lounges. Hosted by AI Salon and #SheLeadsAI, this sponsored gathering welcomes all levels of AI experience and focus areas.

DATES

9am - 8pm Pacific
December 27 and 28

LOUNGES

Join other enthusiasts all day to mingle, share AI success stories, discuss favorite tools, and build connections.

WORKSHOPS

A wide range, including:
• Cultivating the AI Mindset.
• Practical Filmmaking Tips to Elevate Your Craft.
• Prioritizing Workplace Wellness with AI.
• Turning Internet Data into Creative Gold.
• Thriving in the AI Culture Shift.

THANKS for Joining AI Festivus 2024!

Presented by The AI Salon and #SheLeadsAI Society

Our 2nd annual year-end celebration brought together brilliant minds, engaging discussions, and an incredible community of AI enthusiasts.

Keep the Conversation Going!
Stay connected with fellow Festivus attendees and AI enthusiasts year-round:

  • AI Salon’s Festivus Chat Room & Community: Join the conversation, share ideas, and connect with our vibrant community of AI explorers. Join Here

  • #SheLeadsAI Society: Discover inspiring leadership stories and stay at the forefront of AI innovation. Learn More

Looking Ahead to AI Festivus 2025

We’re already brainstorming for next year’s event! Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to get involved.

What to Expect:

Two Full Days for Learning and Connection
This free, community-sponsored event offers insights on AI use cases, tools, governance, and more—perfect for enthusiasts and experts at any level.

Who We Are?

AI Festivus unites #SheLeadsAI and the AI Salon, two communities committed to ethical AI that enriches our lives and improves our world. The AI Salon launched in November 2022, led by Kyle Shannon and Leah Fasten. #SheLeadsAI launched in January 2024, led by Anne Murphy. We nurture inclusive spaces where curiosity, growth, and connection thrive. The two groups complement each other, infusing every collaboration with energy and fun.

What We Do?

Both communities offer open access to events, share insights, and spotlight members, fostering a vibrant and evolving vision. The AI Salon’s playful environment features nightly live shows and a lively membership channel on Mighty Networks. #SheLeadsAI began with a series of events in 2024 and is expanding to offer branded educational programs, AI consulting, and an in-person conference in 2025.

Our Goals?

  • Build inclusive, thriving communities.
  • Highlight fun, empathy and generous leadership.
  • Amplify underrepresented voices.
  • Inspire real-world impact
  • HAVE FUN!

Bringing together a global community of AI enthusiasts.

From entrepreneurs to developers, marketing managers to artists, policymakers to teachers – all of our attendees are focused on ethical and beneficial AI

Conference Schedule

This event is for curious minds, creative innovators, and AI enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a tech newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll leave with:

December 27

9am -8pm Pacific

December 28

9am -8pm Pacific

Workshop Presenters

Get inspired by our peer mentors shaping AI’s future across all industries. Their workshops will spark innovation whether you’re a developer, entrepreneur, creative professional, or anywhere in between.

Kimberly Offord

Photorealistic AI Images and Video: Dissecting the "Tunnels" by Lalah Hathaway

With Kimberly Offord, Owner, The Referral Store

Suzanne Welker Jurgens

Problem-Driven Approach to Unlock AI Solutions

With Suzanne Welker Jurgens, Product Manager, Adobe

Josh Huston

Simplifying AI Adoption Services (For Consultants)

With Josh Huston, Founder, Quick AI Wins

CJ Fletcher

Life Beyond Midjourney

With CJ Fletcher, Generative Artist, City Under Ceej Designs

Cyndi Coon

Cultivating the AI Mindset

With Cyndi Coon, Applied Experiential Fitirost and Founder, Applied Futures Lab

Pate Motter

Demystifying AI: A Hands-On Exploration of Language Models

With Pate Motter, AI Performance Engineer, Google

Tara Bonhorst

Future Product Playground

With Tara Bonhorst, Founder and Instructional Designer, Do That Dave

Joy Purdy

Practical Filmmaking Tips to Elevate Your Craft

With Joy Purdy, Founder, Joyride Productions

Marisol Rios

Reclaim Your Magic: Empower Yourself Through AI Creativity

With Marisol Rios, Founder of The Branding Witch™; Branding Expert and AI Creative Coach; Helping Witchy Neurodivergent Women Unleash Their Magic with AI

Daisy Thomas

Advocating For Responsible AI in Your Community

With Daisy Thomas, AI Salon Policy & Civic Engagement Guild Leader

Matt Karabinos

AI and Education: Tools, Challenges, and The Human Intelligence Movement

With Matt Karabinos "Mr. K", 6th Grade Teacher, Williamsburg Community school District, PA; AI Trainer for Intermediate Unit Region 8

Glen Osmond

Turning Internet Data into Creative Gold

With Glen Osmond, Retired CIO, IT and New Technologies

Rachel Kimber and Fiona Jaramillo

Prioritizing Workplace Wellness with AI

With Rachel M. Kimber, Managing Director at Full Circle Impact Solutions, and Dr. Fiona Jaramillo, Co-Founder and CEO of EIE Partners

Brian Moynihan and Adnan Iftekhar

Thriving in the AI Culture Shift

With Brian Moynihan, CEO, Dreamspace Consulting, and Adnan Iftekhar, CEO, Catalyst Consulting

Cybersecurity Matters in the Age of AI

With Dawn Kristy, JD, AI & Cybersecurity Advisor, The Cyber Dawn ®

Nate St. Pierre

AI-Driven World Building

With Nate St. Pierre, AI Consultant

Create Striking Images and Video with Generative AI

With Kelly Boesch, Video Editor and Graphic Designer

AI: The Good, The Misunderstood, The Cyberdangers--and The Game-Changing Solutions

With Tracey Hawkins, Safety and Security Source

Scaling AI From Individuals to the Enterprise

With Bob Mitton, Jessica Hreha, and Matt Schmid

How Podcasters Use AI to Talk About AI

With Brian Maucere, Michelle Muncy-Silva, Daya Ottley, and Josh Hirsch

AI For Business: Tools, Ethics, and Growth

With Justin Coats, Jim Ross, An McCrackin, Chris Harris, and Danielle LaFleur

Partners & Sponsors

This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to innovation, education, and community empowerment helps us provide a space for learning, connection, and growth. We’re proud to partner with organizations that believe in advancing AI and fostering meaningful collaboration.