JUNE 16 – 18, 2025  |  PITTSBURGH, PA

Featured Speaker

 

Brian Carter
CEO
Optymedia

 Sponsored by 

Monday, June 16 | 1 p.m. ET

AI in Housing and Leadership: Clear Steps, Real Impact

AI is showing up fast—and it’s not just a tech issue, it’s a leadership one. This session breaks down what leaders actually need to do to get their teams and organizations ready. Brian Carter will walk through a simple framework to spot real AI opportunities, ask the right ethical questions, build a culture that’s open, and make sure your people have the skills they need before you automate. Find the balance—between risk and reward, speed and care, human and machine.

Through his presentation and accompanying fireside chat, attendees will learn to optimize the human-AI partnership in your business. Join him and Kevin Koon-Koon of Ardan to get your questions answered.

Brian Carter’s highly entertaining, research-driven, customized and up-to-the-minute talks receive rave reviews from audiences, meeting planners and executives. They love his stand-up comedy background, insights from his continued work in the business world, and his commitment to customization that meets your biggest needs now and in the future.

“Fantastic, Informative, Funny!  A perfect blend of ideas.” ~ GoToMeeting

As a speaker, author and entertainer, Brian has worked with some of the world’s most successful leaders, experts and organizations… from multi-billion-dollar, household-name Fortune 500 brands and national associations to iconic entertainment powerhouses. Brian is passionate about sharing experiences, insights and strategies on sales, customer service, generations, leadership and innovation.

An internationally bestselling author of five books, Brian is regularly sourced by major media including Bloomberg TV, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, and Entrepreneur Magazine, to name a few. He was named an IBM Futurist and LinkedIn has called him, “One of the top experts you need to listen to.” Brian has an overall reach of more than 300,000 fans through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and his other marketing channels. He has taught more than 150,000 students and reaches more than 5 million people annually.

Brian’s hands-on business experience, cutting edge insights, and background in improv and stand up comedy culminate in a featured speaker and trainer who leaves every audience not only entertained, but also armed with powerful strategies and tactics.

“Outstanding presentation! Has our business owners thinking differently. Easy executable steps made everyone there comfortable and intrigued. A simple plan that can help any size business become a gorilla in their marketplace.” ~ Keystone Automotive