AI is already being used in real workflows across Northeast Ohio. We want to hear those stories.
In partnership with PMI Northeast Ohio and Cle AI and Data, and with the generous support of Cuyahoga Community College, School of Creative Arts, we’re seeking 6 speakers for:
AI Success Stories: Practical AI from Our Community
📅 April 20, 2026
📍 In-person at Cuyahoga Community College – East Campus, Simon and Rose Mandel Theater Lobby
We’re looking for 10-minute lightning talks that share:
- The problem or opportunity
- The AI tool(s) used
- The outcome
- A key lesson learned
No sales pitches. Just practical, applied experience.
We especially encourage Northeast Ohio voices, students, and early-career professionals to send in speaker proposals.
If you’ve:
- Used AI to improve a workflow
- Tested tools in your organization
- Built an automation
- Experimented in a classroom or side project
- Learned something through trial and error that adds value
We encourage you to send a proposal. We’re especially interested in:
- Practical use cases
- Clear outcomes
- Honest lessons learned
- Cross-disciplinary perspectives
- Northeast Ohio voices
Students and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
This is not a sales stage. We’re not looking for product demos or promotional presentations. Instead, we want real experiences that help others gain confidence and clarity.
🚨 Submission deadline: March 21
👉 Go to the UX Akron Speaker Proposal Form and indicate your session is for “AI Success Stories – April 20, 2026.”
Get all the details about the event at our blog.
👉 Read: AI in Action: Real Stories from Our Community
Your story could be the moment someone else realizes they can take the next step in growing their knowledge about AI. Let’s build practical AI momentum together in Northeast Ohio!
