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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.

The Hospitality and Resort Management Center at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Hospitality and Resort Management Center · MGCCC
Summit Experience

One shared stage. A full day of practical learning and connection.

The Summit is fully in person at the Hospitality and Resort Management Center, with practical sessions and conversations organized across four programming tracks. Everyone experiences the same shared-stage program, with a boxed lunch, networking, and optional AR/VR demonstrations during designated breaks and lunch.

Single shared-stage program
Practical sessions & conversations
Four programming tracks
Boxed lunch & networking
Optional AR/VR demonstrations
Programming

Four tracks organize the shared-stage program.

The tracks categorize the day’s practical sessions and conversations, helping attendees connect the shared program to work, learning, leadership, technology, and community impact.

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Business & Entrepreneurship

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

02

Workforce & 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 & 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 & 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.

AR/VR Experience

See emerging technology in action.

During designated breaks and lunch, attendees can explore a hands-on AR/VR demonstration and connect what they are seeing to real-world applications.

Community Investment

Sponsors & Supporters

The Gulf Coast AI Summit is made possible with support from organizations and businesses investing in practical AI learning and regional connection.

Community Sponsor

Friends of the Summit

Huntington Bank Gulf Coast Woman Magazine

Founding Community Supporters

Premier Professional Counseling Services J. Green - The Institute Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Wendy L. Roper
Guidance

Advisory Council

Trusted Gulf Coast voices help shape a Summit grounded in artificial intelligence, business, workforce, education, communication, community engagement, and regional leadership.

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