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Cognifyd and All Things AI have teamed up to host Charlotte’s largest AI conference—AI//FORWARD, an exclusive two-day AI event taking place October 27–28, 2025 at the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.
The conference is designed for Enterprise- and SMB-level professionals actively shaping or advancing AI applications—business leaders driving AI strategy, AI technologists (developers & ML engineers), educators shaping AI learning, startups/founders in the AI space, and professionals upskilling into AI tools.
Whether you’re building AI or integrating it into your organization, AI//FORWARD will help you deepen your expertise, discover new opportunities, and expand your network.
Day 1:
Executive-Level Workshops
Attend immersive strategy sessions and technical deep dives for business leaders, focused on Al strategy, readiness tools, workforce/change strategy, and peer-driven insights.
Day 2:
Traditional Conference Day
Gain insights and expertise from Al thought leaders, engineers, and researchers on cutting-edge topics like open-source AI, LLM deployment, and real-world Al applications.
Both Days:
Community & Networking
Network and connect with Al business leaders, change-makers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners in a collaborative environment to share insights and discover opportunities.
Conference Organizers
Sakib Kadak
CEO & Founder
Cognifyd
Mark Hinkle
Co-Founder & Producer
All Things AI
Todd Lewis
Creator & Chair
All Things Open
Venue Information
The Dubois Center at
UNC Charlotte Center City
LOCATION
PARKING
Several pay-to-park options are available within walking distance. The closest is 422 E 9th Street. Use the ParkMobile app and select Zone #96422.
NOTE: Parking is no longer available at 319 E 9th Street.
For more options, view the downloadable parking map, or visit our FAQ page for full details.
