# Event Details - **Event Name**: Charlotte AI Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: AI + Opportunity: Innovation, Leadership + Human ImpactAbout this EventCharlotte AI Summit 2026Where AI, Innovation, and Human Potential Converge?️Thursday, June 18, 2026⏰8:30 AM – 5:30 PM?Central Piedmont Community College – Parr Center?CharlotteAISummit.comArtificial Intelligence is transforming every industry — from healthcare, finance, education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development to marketing, product innovation, governance, and leadership.Charlotte AI Summit 2026 brings together executives, founders, innovators, educators, investors, healthcare leaders, technologists, students, young professionals, workforce development leaders, and community builders for a full day of practical conversations on AI, innovation, leadership, and economic opportunity.Whether you are leading AI adoption, building a company, growing your career, developing talent pipelines, exploring emerging technologies, or preparing the next generation of innovators, this summit was designed for you.Join leaders from AWS, CGI, Citi, Gartner, MedStar Health, TIAA, LEAP, LaunchWorks, AI Innovation Council, Ascend Charlotte, Fifth Third Bank, Syntari AI, ProdZenAI, and more as we explore how AI is reshaping our industries, communities, and future.Featured ConversationsAI + Human CareWomen in Leadership + AI in SurgeryThe Future of Work Is Already HereJobs, Teams + Leadership in the AI EconomyMoney, Fraud + TrustAI in Finance, Risk + Consumer ProtectionWho Owns the Future?Copyright, Privacy + AI RightsBuild What MattersNeuroglove + Product Design + InnovationYour Next Team Member Is AIAgentic AI + The New WorkplaceCollective ImpactWorkforce Development + Digital LiteracyBuilding Charlotte’s AI Innovation EconomyCan Charlotte lead the Southeast?Executive AI LabExclusive Executive Track | Limited Capacity: 80 ParticipantsDesigned for founders, CIOs, CTOs, consultants, marketers, operators, technology leaders, analysts, and innovation teams seeking practical, hands-on conversations around AI implementation, governance, and adoption.Featured sessions include:Managing a Fleet of AI AgentsAgentic AI for Enterprise OperationsHow to Make AI My Chief Marketing OfficerGEO, AEO, Content Creation + Marketing AutomationClaude Code vs. OpenAI Codex vs. Microsoft Copilot Studio vs. Google AI StudioChoosing the Right AI Development StackAI Governance = ArchitecturePrivacy, Compliance + Executive RiskNextGen + InnovationA curated experience connecting students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and future innovators with executives, founders, investors, workforce leaders, and technology experts.Featuring:• Startup Showcase• Career Pathways• Innovation Demonstrations• Mentor Connections• Executive Networking• Workforce Development ResourcesFeatured SpeakersBecause the future of Artificial Intelligence belongs not only to today’s leaders, but to the next generation who will build it.Event Schedule8:30 AM – 9:30 AMExecutive Breakfast + Registration9:30 AM – 9:45 AMOpening RemarksBrett FanslerExecutive Director for Corporate Engagement, Central Piedmont Community College9:45 AM – 10:25 AMAI + Human CareWomen in Leadership + AI in SurgeryFeaturing:Mireille Truong, MD — MedStar HealthSirisha “Siri” Swahari — CGI | Women Executives Circle10:35 AM – 11:15 AMThe Future of Work Is Already HereJobs, Teams + Leadership in the AI EconomyFeaturing:Alex Cena — LEAPCelestine Pressley — GartnerDr. Camelia Taheri Protzel — TIAA11:35 AM – 12:00 PMMoney, Fraud + TrustAI in Finance, Risk + Consumer ProtectionFeaturing:Katherine Wong — ProdZenAIRafi Menachem — Syntari AI12:00 PM – 1:00 PMNetworking Lunch + Investor Connections Afternoon Program1:00 PM – 1:40 PMWho Owns the Future?Copyright, Privacy + AI RightsFeaturing:Michael T. Abramson — Jordan IP LawLena Chun Lee — Linville Law OfficeRachel Di Martino — Hatfield Lange Consulting1:50 PM – 2:30 PMBuild What MattersNeuroglove + Product Design + InnovationFeaturing:Monish Pemmasani — NeurogloveTorrence Reed — Battery Xchange2:40 PM – 3:20 PMYour Next Team Member Is AIAgentic AI + The New WorkplaceFeaturing:Dr. Camelia Taheri Protzel — TIAAMichael Schreiber — Proactive Technology Management3:30 PM – 3:40 PMCollective ImpactWorkforce Development + Digital LiteracyFeaturing:Dr. John Chen — CAACC & AAFC3:40 PM – 3:50 PMState of AIFeaturing:Charles D’Andrea — AI Innovation Council3:50 PM – 4:20 PMCan Charlotte Lead the Southeast?Building the Region’s AI Innovation EconomyFeaturing:Hiren Deliwala — AWSKaiwen Chen — LaunchWorksVishal Bhalla — AnalytAIX4:20 PM – 5:30 PMInnovation Social HourContinue networking with speakers, executives, founders, sponsors, students, investors, and community leaders from across the Carolinas. Executive AI Lab ScheduleLocation: Multipurpose RoomLimited Capacity: 80 Participants1:00 PM – 1:35 PMManaging a Fleet of AI AgentsAgentic AI for Enterprise OperationsSpeaker:Katherine WongChief Strategy Officer, ProdZenAIExplore how organizations are deploying AI agents to automate workflows, improve efficiency, scale operations, and create measurable business outcomes.1:35 PM – 2:10 PMHow to Make AI My Chief Marketing OfficerGEO, AEO, Content Creation + Marketing AutomationSpeakers:Breanne Byrne — Syntari AIRachel Di Martino — Hatfield Lange ConsultingTopics include GEO, AEO, AI content systems, marketing automation, customer engagement, and AI-powered growth strategies.2:10 PM – 2:45 PMChoosing the Right AI Development StackClaude Code vs. OpenAI Codex vs. Microsoft Copilot Studio vs. Google AI StudioSpeaker:Rafi MenachemFounder, Syntari AICompare today’s leading AI development environments and learn how organizations are selecting platforms based on business goals, governance needs, technical resources, and implementation strategy.2:45 PM – 3:20 PMAI Governance = ArchitecturePrivacy, Compliance + Executive RiskSpeakers:Hiren Deliwala — AWS Public SectorDr. Camelia Taheri Protzel — TIAAHenan Li — CitiLearn how governance, architecture, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks shape enterprise adoption and long-term success.Speakers + PanelistsMichael T. AbramsonPrincipal, Jordan IP LawAlex CenaChief Programs Officer, LEAPDr. John ChenChairman, Carolinas Asian American Chamber of CommerceExecutive Director, Asian American Foundation for the CarolinasKaiwen ChenExecutive Director, LaunchWorksCharles D’AndreaAI Innovation CouncilHiren DeliwalaAWS Public SectorVishal BhallaFounder & CEO, AnalytAIXMichael GilbertPrincipal ConsultantHenan LiSVP, Financial Planning Integration, CitiLena Chun LeeEstate Planning & Elder Law Attorney, Linville Law OfficeRafi MenachemFounder, Syntari AIMonish PemmasaniFounder, NeurogloveCelestine PressleyExecutive Partner, Gartner Executive ProgramsDr. Camelia Taheri ProtzelProgram Director, Workforce Transformation & Emerging Technology, TIAATorrence ReedChief Technology Officer, Battery XchangeMichael SchreiberDirector of Fusion Development, Proactive Technology ManagementSirisha “Siri” SwahariVice President, US Global Technology Operations, CGIFounder, Women Executives CircleMireille Truong, MDDivision Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, MedStar HealthKatherine WongChief Strategy Officer, ProdZenAIRachel Di MartinoPrincipal Consultant, Hatfield Lange Consulting LLCBreanne ByrneSyntari AIModeratorsCarolyn LentFinancial Center Manager, Fifth Third BankLinda YangExecutive Director, Information Strategy & Analytics, Family Health InitiativesMinh NgoExecutive Director, Carolinas Asian American Chamber of CommercePresented ByCarolinas Asian American Chamber of CommerceAsian American Foundation for the CarolinasBaringsCentral Piedmont Community CollegePowered ByAI Innovation CouncilAscend CharlotteCentral Piedmont Small Business CenterFifth Third BankMint Hill MarketingSavvy PioneerSocial Media Club CharlotteVendors + ExhibitorsAlexis + KingstonCarolinas Asian American Chamber of CommerceCentral Piedmont Small Business CenterFifth Third BankLinxyNew York LifeQueen City RoboticsTIAATruliant Federal Credit UnionUrban SweetsWild’s WonderWomen+ in Tech CharlotteZembra’s CoffeePartnersAI Innovation CouncilAnalytAIXAscend CharlotteAWSBattery XchangeCentral Piedmont Small Business CenterCGICitiCompass Group USAFifth Third BankGartnerHatfield Lange Consulting LLCJordan IP LawLaunchWorksLEAPLe Phim MediaLinville Law OfficeLinxyMedStar HealthMint Hill MarketingNew York LifeParadigm CIProdZenAIQueen City RoboticsSavvy PioneerSocial Media Club CharlotteSyntari AITIAAUrban SweetsWomen+ in Tech CharlotteAgenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMRegistered Guests Check-In, Networking?: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PMEducational Program?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMNetworking Lunch?: 04:20 PM - 05:00 PMInnovation Social Hour - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/charlotte-ai-summit-2026/100001991524577622 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, health-wellness, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 535.38, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Piedmont Parr Center - **lat**: 35.2174539 - **long**: -80.8304318 - **full address**: Central Piedmont Parr Center, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Charlotte AI Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/179766becf9284a18b796f2f749b61057855497baa61bc1b01e3997d4678a25e-rimg-w1200-h630-dc060534-gmir.jpg?v=1781214278 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Charlotte AI Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** Charlotte AI Summit 2026 takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Central Piedmont Parr Center, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Charlotte AI Summit 2026? - **A:** Charlotte AI Summit 2026 is organized by Charlotte AI Summit. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Charlotte AI Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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