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The Summit

AI is reshaping how people work, learn, communicate, and make decisions.

Gulf Coast AI Summit brings that conversation to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The Summit is designed for people across the full range of AI readiness, from the simply curious to experienced users ready to go deeper. Through conversation, demonstrations, shared learning, and connection, attendees will explore what AI means for their work, their communities, and the region’s future.

Mississippi is not behind on AI. Mississippi is at a decision point.
Panel discussion on stage at the Gulf Coast AI Summit with attendees in the audience
A full-day, in-person summit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Who Should Attend

Built for every stage of AI readiness.

The Summit is for people across the Gulf Coast who want to understand AI and use it with more confidence, clarity, and purpose — business owners, workforce professionals, educators, community leaders, students, nonprofit teams, service providers, and everyday users alike.

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The Simply Curious

People who know AI matters and want a clear place to start.

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Everyday Users

Professionals using AI for writing, planning, research, communication, service, and operations.

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Power Users

People already testing tools, workflows, automation, and stronger use cases.

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Community Connectors

People who help others make sense of what is changing across the Coast.

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Hospitality and Resort Management Center · MGCCC
Summit Experience

A full-day summit built for learning, connection, and momentum.

The Summit is fully in person at the Hospitality and Resort Management Center, with stage programming, breakout learning, box lunches, networking, and a tech demonstration area.

Stage programming
Breakout learning
Four programming tracks
Box lunches & networking
Tech demonstration area
Sponsor & partner visibility
Programming

Four program tracks for different AI conversations.

Gulf Coast AI Summit will feature four program tracks designed to help attendees explore AI through work, learning, leadership, technology, and community impact.

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Business and Entrepreneurship

For business owners, founders, service providers, and professionals exploring how AI can support operations, communication, customer service, marketing, productivity, and growth.

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Workforce and Education

For educators, workforce professionals, students, trainers, and community partners focused on skills, learning, access, and preparing people for AI-shaped work.

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Policy, Governance and Emerging Technology

For attendees interested in responsible AI use, decision-making, evolving tools, risk, trust, and what is coming next.

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Frontline and Community Impact

For nonprofit teams, community leaders, service providers, and everyday users thinking about how AI affects people, access, services, trust, and real life across the Coast.

Tech Demonstration Area

AI comes alive when people can see it in action.

The tech demonstration area gives attendees a place to watch tools in use, ask better questions, and connect ideas to real-world application.

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Live demonstrations

Tools, workflows, and AI-enabled processes shown in real time.

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Direct conversation

A natural setting for attendees, presenters, sponsors, and partners to connect.

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High-energy visibility

A visible event feature that adds movement, curiosity, and sponsor value.

Partnership Opportunities

Sponsor the founding year.

Gulf Coast AI Summit gives sponsors early visibility, meaningful community alignment, and direct access to a room full of engaged attendees.

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Guidance

Advisory Council

Gulf Coast AI Summit is shaped with guidance from trusted voices connected to artificial intelligence, business, entrepreneurship, workforce, education, communications, community engagement, and regional leadership.

The Summit is designed to complement the AI readiness, workforce, business, and innovation conversations already taking shape across Mississippi and the Gulf Coast.

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Cecelia ShabazzCreative Director / Brand StrategistMemorial Health System
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Anthony WilliamsOwnerAJ Williams Media
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LaShaundra McCartyTechnology Strategist + Marketing MaverickFounder, MAVERICK
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Tracy Daniel-Hardy, Ph.D.Founder, Senior Academy of Technology and Continuing EducationEdTech Consultant / Retired EdTech Leader
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Aaron StandberryFounder / CEONew Dawn’s Media Network
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Wayne FrancisAI Strategist
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Alexa R. CutrerDirector of Strategic Initiatives & MarketingGulf Coast Business Council / StartUP Gulf Coast
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Rita GreenFounder & CEOGeaux Fig Co. / Go Fig Hospitality

These voices help keep the Summit practical, accessible, and connected to the real needs of people, businesses, organizations, and communities across the Coast.

Convened by Pamela Berry-Johnson, founder of Yellow Rabbit PR & Marketing.

Join Us

Be part of the Gulf Coast’s AI decision point.

Whether you are attending, sponsoring, partnering, or helping spread the word, Gulf Coast AI Summit is where the region comes together to learn, connect, and move forward.

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General admission is $25. Space is limited.

Questions? Email gulfcoastaisummit@gmail.com