4th Annual ConnectFest25 all-things-networking conference AI U

It's HERE!! Network Today's 4th Annual all-things-networking conference: ConnectFest 25!

(psst - we sold out the last 2 years so grab your seat)

For those of you (like us!) who need to

• Leverage your time
• Multiply your hours without multiplying your budget
• Scale Up n Out
• Find cost-effective easy-to-use tools

THIS is YOUR day: It's AI-U(niversity)!

Brought to you in part by our amazing sponsors:

Employer Flexible

Wente Vineyards

WHO should attend?

1. Seasoned networking professionals: entrepreneurs small business owners independent contractors.
2. Those NEW to Networking: Students new employees professionals in transition.

Doors open at 8:15a for coffee and early networking!

5 sessions.

AM:

Session 1 (9-10:15) Marketing & Customer engagement with David Richardson/RSquared Group & Kassie Dunaway/Vari

• Generate personalized content (emails social media posts ad copy).
• Use AI chatbots for 24/7 customer service and lead nurturing.
• Analyze customer data to refine targeting and optimize campaigns.
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Session 2 (10:30-11:45) BackOffice Automation & Productivity with Larry Roberts, Red Hat Media & Kellye Kamp, Source Kamp

• Automate repetitive tasks (e.g. email responses scheduling invoicing).
• Use AI-powered virtual assistants to manage calendars and reminders.
• Streamline operations with AI-driven workflow automation.

11:45 Cafeteria Break! Amazing lunch from our local fave: Sugar Beet Kitchen 8^)

12:05-12:25 Eat lunch and learn about Additional AI Tools apps hacks for today's entrepreneur from Rachael Garnett/EaaS AI

12:30-1:35 WDYN (What Do You Need?) Real Time Referral Auction (aka The Paddle Game) with return host Victor Vonico Johnson & Ari Medrano

1:45-3p Keynote University Leader Panel discussing "Networking Needs of Today's College to Career Student"

Featuring:

• Brandy Dalton, Senior Director, BBA/MS Career Programs, SMU Cox School of Business MBA, CCMC
• José A. Grimaldo, Jr., MBA, PLS, PMEC, G. Brint Ryan College of Business | University of North Texas
• Michael Wollman/UTA
• Cicely Jefferson, Ph.D., J.D. Dean and Assistant Professor of Business Law Carter School of Business, Dallas Baptist University
• Camille Sholars/TCU

With Q&A Facilitator Julie Jones/Today's Professional

HUGE BONUS for attendees: The opportunity to opt-in to be a College to Career mentor!!

3p Tailgate Party by Wente Vineyards for all attendees!! Meet the Speakers CONNECT with attendees and enjoy beverages on-the-house.

FREE tickets (albeit limited to first come first served) for

Students

Military Veterans

Early Bird discount Promo code (through 5/31/25): EarlyVIP

Location: VariSpace Las Colinas

Attire: Collegiate Whatever!

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