BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1914@aboveboardchamber.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T133000 DTSTAMP:20250428T183826Z URL:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/events/naples-the-ai-effect-how-its- rewiring-our-world/ SUMMARY:Naples: The AI Effect: How It's Rewiring Our World! DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it' s a powerful force reshaping our workplaces\, classrooms\, and communities in real-time. Attendees will gain insider perspectives on how AI is trans forming decision-making\, streamlining operations\, and opening up entirel y new possibilities across industries. From ethical implementation and bus iness strategy to marketing innovation and higher education\, our expert p anelists will break down what’s happening now\, what’s on the horizon\ , and how to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're curious\, cautious\, or already incorporating AI into your workflow\, this discussion will offe r valuable insights\, practical takeaways\, and a clearer path forward in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.\n\nSponsored by Merry Coffman a nd Fort Myers Tip-Off\nEmcee:\nGuy Blanchette\, President &\; CEO at Dr ug Free Collier. Guy is also a corporate development executive and venture CEO with a strong track record in revenue growth\, turnarounds\, and tech nology implementation. He studied History at the University of New Hampshi re and attended MIT’s Sloan Business School. Over his 30-year career\, h e secured patents in telecommunications and imaging\, and helped companies grow. He has served on several non-profit boards\, including the Greater Naples YMCA and Central Florida Behavioral Network. Guy enjoys outdoor act ivities with his family in Florida. LinkedIn\nPanelists:\nDr. Chrissann Ru ehle\, AI ethics researcher and educator at Florida Gulf Coast University\ , is the Chair\, Stakeholder Engagement\, for Dendritic\, AI: and Data Sci ence Institute. Formerly\, she served as the Provost Faculty Fellow for AI during which she led the AI Task Force\, focusing on AI strategy\, digita l badges\, and education programs. As a Management Faculty in the Lutgert College of Business\, she teaches courses in Organizational Theory and Cha nge\, Global Organizational Behavior and Ethics\, and Business Strategy. S he has also contributed to AI ethics education at Tampa General Hospital a nd taught in the DBA program at the University of South Florida (USF). Hol ding a DBA from USF and IBM AI Practitioner-Instructor Certification\, she pioneers trustworthy AI certification courses. Her research on AI ethics/ governance\, chatbots/virtual agents\, and AI in higher education has been presented at premier conferences like the Academy of Management\, Decisio n Sciences Institute\, and University of Central Florida Teaching &\; L earning with AI. LinkedIn\n\nHeidi Cramer\, Business Consultant at the Flo rida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FGCU\, is a distinguished leader in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) integration and strat egic business transformation\, bringing over 35 years of expertise in tech nology-driven innovation across diverse industries. As an advocate for lev eraging AI to foster operational excellence and global competitiveness\, H eidi specializes in aligning cutting-edge technologies with organizational strategies to achieve scalable growth and measurable outcomes. LinkedIn\n \nKailee Mateika serves as Assistant Vice President of Marketing &\; Di gital Strategies at Florida SouthWestern State College. With degrees in Ho spitality Management and Digital Journalism from USF\, she champions ethic al\, creative uses of AI in higher ed. Collaborating with FSW’s Institut e of Innovative and Emerging Technologies\, Kailee integrates AI into mark eting\, communications\, and student engagement. Known for her “Technoma ncy” approach\, she empowers both her team and her children to explore A I as a transformative\, accessible tool for lifelong learning. LinkedIn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/wp-content/upl oads/2025/04/ABD_MayMtg_Naples_Final.jpg CATEGORIES:Naples Meeting LOCATION:Hilton Naples\, 5111 Tamiami Trail N.\, Naples\, Florida\, 34103\, United States GEO:26.2094923;-81.80164909999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5111 Tamiami Trail N.\, Nap les\, Florida\, 34103\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hilton Na ples:geo:26.2094923,-81.80164909999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR