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brAIn Hub

AI Summit 2026

  June 4 - 5  

Join experts and explorers in AI to learn how this groundbreaking technology can improve your personal and professional life. Come forge powerful partnerships, develop your toolkit, and help shape the future of intelligent technology.

Where Innovation Ignites and Collaboration Thrives.

The brAIn Hub AI Summit is a premier gathering for AI professionals, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. This summit is more than just a conference; it's a vibrant ecosystem where groundbreaking ideas are shared, transformative technologies are unveiled, and lasting collaborations are forged.

Whether you're a seasoned AI expert, a cutting-edge researcher, or a forward-thinking practitioner, this summit is designed to provide you with invaluable insights, practical skills, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Dive deep into the latest advancements, explore real-world applications, and gain a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving field.

Attend inspiring keynotes, participate in interactive workshops, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with leading experts. Discover the tools, strategies, and best practices needed to implement AI solutions effectively and ethically, driving innovation and creating positive impact across industries.

Keynote Speakers

Learn more about our keynotes
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Ted Abernathy

Founder & Managing Partner

Economic Leadership LLC

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Dr. Elizabeth Reilley 

Chief AI Officer

UNC System

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John Lenac

Founder & CEO

techIT Media

Featured Speakers

Learn more about our featured speakers
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Facilitator

Sam Franklin

Co-Founder & CEO

Outside Angle

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Opening Remarks

Dr. Kimberly van Noort

Chancellor

UNC Asheville

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Quick Presentation

Dave Boliek

Auditor-Elect

State Auditor’s Office

Breakout Speakers

Learn more about our speakers
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Julio Barros

AI Architect & Advisor

E-String Technologies, Inc.

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Nick Timmons

Director of Innovation and Technology

Nomadic Marketing

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Paul Hedgecock

General Manager

Advanced Data & Network Solutions

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Dr. William A.Sederburg

Chair

WNC A.I. Educator Exchange

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Yvonne Villanueva-Russell

Provost

UNC Asheville

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Dr. Chris Williams

Chief Information Officer

Western Carolina University

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Michael Mars Landis 

Director of I.T. & Instructor of Data Science

Warren Wilson College

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Steven Young

Chief Information Officer

Blue Ridge Community College

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Thomas Hill

Instructor of Cybersecurity

Montreat College

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Cheryl Fulghum

Director of Instructional Design & Online Learning

Haywood Community College

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Anne Oxenrider

Senior Data Analyst

Western Carolina University

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Dr. Tim Metz

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Planning & Effectiveness

Western Carolina University

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Dan Carmody-Morse

Freelance Data Scientist

Company

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Alex Simon

Co-Founder & Chief of Staff

Sensorium Therapeutics

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Dr. Thomas Mueller

Professor

Appalachian State University

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Dr. Jennifer Reed

Associate Superintendent

Buncombe County Schools

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Emily Nicholson

Executive Director

Land of Sky P20 Council

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Chris Farr

CEO

Analog Digital Systems

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Charlotte Dungan

Chief Learning Officer

Mark Cuban Foundation

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Dr. Liz Johnson

Founder, Senior Lecturer, & AI Researcher

DataWise Innovations & UNC Charlotte

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Rafael Baptista

Director of Strategy & Innovation

Buncombe County Local Governmen

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Lillian Govus

Director of Communication & Public Engagement

Buncombe County Local Government

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Paul Carney

Global speaker, Educator, & Former Chief Human Resources Officer

Company

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Sara Nichols

Energy and Economic Development Program Manager 

Land-of-Sky Regional Council

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Kirstin Russ

Founder & CEO

Practical Edge AI

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Mark Dranias

CEO

Asheville Institute for Memory and Longevity

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Adam Whitley​

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

UNC Asheville

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Brian Scheewe

Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer 

Advanced Data and Network Solutions

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Dr. Jonathan Wade

Academic Engagement & Information Technology Governance

Western Carolina University

Where Innovation Ignites and Collaboration Thrives

The brAIn Hub AI Summit is a premier gathering for AI professionals, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. This summit is more than just a conference; it's a vibrant ecosystem where groundbreaking ideas are shared, transformative technologies are unveiled, and lasting collaborations are forged.

Whether you're a seasoned AI expert, a cutting-edge researcher, or a forward-thinking practitioner, this summit is designed to provide you with invaluable insights, practical skills, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Dive deep into the latest advancements, explore real-world applications, and gain a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving field.

Attend inspiring keynotes, participate in interactive workshops, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with leading experts. Discover the tools, strategies, and best practices needed to implement AI solutions effectively and ethically, driving innovation and creating positive impact across industries.

Prepare to be inspired and empowered!

4 Buckets

Join Us to Online and Offline Sessions and Activities

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Healthcare
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Media & Entertainment
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Technology
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Advanced Manufacturing

5 Sectors

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Healthcare
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Media & Entertainment
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Technology
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Advanced Manufacturing
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Education

Partners

Sponsors & Partners

We offer a wide variety of partnership plans.

Press
Highlights

BrAIn Hub Summit featured in WNC Business 
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