AI Emergence Conference

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Hosted by OIC + Lodi Chamber of Commerce

AI is changing how business gets done.

Hosted by Open Innovation Centers (OIC) and the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) partners, the AI Emergence Conference brings together business leaders, technology experts, and our regional community to explore what AI can do today and where it is headed next.

Whether you are just beginning to explore AI or are already using it in your organization, you'll have opportunities to learn, experiment, see real-world applications, and gain ideas you can take back to your business.

Our goal is simple: move beyond the hype. We want to help businesses take practical first steps with AI, explore what comes next, and do it without feeling overwhelmed by the growing number of tools, platforms, and possibilities.

Two Days. Practical AI. Real Business Opportunities.

Learn and get hands-on with AI on Day 1, then put ideas into action through the Day 2 Proof of Concept Pitch Event.

Conference Breakdown

Two days designed to take you from learning to action.

Day 1

Learn, Explore & Get Hands-On

Hear from business and technology leaders, explore practical AI use cases, and learn how organizations are putting AI to work today.

Choose your hands-on AI track

Multiple tracks will allow participants to work directly with AI tools and explore practical applications at different experience levels.

Whether you're taking your first steps with AI or ready to go deeper, Day 1 is designed to give you practical experience and a clearer idea of what to do next.

Day 2

Proof of Concept Pitch Event

Day 2 is where ideas have the opportunity to move toward implementation.

Eligible Day 1 attendees can enter a morning qualifying round. Selected finalists will advance to the afternoon pitch event and present an AI or technology-focused idea they want to bring to life.

Day 1 attendance is required

Participation in the Day 2 POC Pitch Event is available to qualifying Day 1 attendees.

💻 Bring Your Laptop

Day 1 is designed to be hands-on. We ask each participant to bring a laptop so you can follow along, work directly with AI tools, and fully participate in your selected track.

Day 2 Opportunity

Up to $40,000 in Partner POC Funding

Winners can receive Partner Proof of Concept Funding to support the development and build of their proposed solution with an AWS Partner.

1st Place

Up to $25,000

AWS Partner POC Funding

2nd Place

Up to $10,000

AWS Partner POC Funding

3rd Place

Up to $5,000

AWS Partner POC Funding

Partner POC Funding is not a cash prize and is not intended to cover AWS usage or cloud bills. Funding is intended to support the development and build of an approved proof of concept with an AWS Partner.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Conference Sponsors & Partners

The AI Emergence Conference is made possible through the support of organizations committed to helping businesses explore, adopt, and build with emerging technology.

HOSTED BY

Open Innovation Centers (OIC) • Lodi Chamber of Commerce

IN COLLABORATION WITH

AWS & AWS Partners

ADDITIONAL EVENT PARTNERS

Additional sponsors and partners will be announced.

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Event Location

Hutchins Street Square
125 S Hutchins St
Lodi, CA 95240 US View Location on Map