Friday, September 25, 2026
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA
AI Pivot Conference
AI Pivot is a one-day, in-person event focused on practical AI for small and midsized businesses.
Built for business owners and operators, the event delivers real-world guidance, proven use cases, and actionable takeaways to help SMBs move from AI curiosity to real business impact.
No hype. No theory. Just AI you can put to work.
Why Attend AI Pivot: Practical AI for SMBs
One day. Practical AI. Built for small and midsized businesses.
Designed for business owners, operators, and functional leaders, The AI Pivot cuts through the noise surrounding AI and delivers clear, actionable guidance on how to use AI tools to solve real business problems. This is not an academic conference or an enterprise-focused event. It’s a focused forum built around execution, clarity, and measurable results.
Immediate, usable takeaways: Learn real AI workflows, tools, and templates you can apply to your business right away.
Designed specifically for SMBs: Every session reflects the realities of small and midsized businesses, including limited time, lean teams, and the need for clear ROI.
Cut through the AI noise: Get clarity on what actually works, what to avoid, and where to focus first.
Smarter operations and growth: See how SMBs are using AI today to save time, improve marketing and customer experience, and streamline operations.
Learn from practitioners: Hear directly from experts and peers who are actively using AI in real SMB environments.
The program features practitioner-led sessions, real-world use cases, hands-on discussions, and direct access to solution providers, all tailored to the realities of small and midsized businesses with lean teams and limited resources.
Attendees leave with practical takeaways they can use immediately, including frameworks, workflows, templates, and a clear path forward for adopting AI in their organization.
AI Pivot is designed for businesses that are ready to move beyond AI curiosity and start putting AI to work.
Who Should Attend AI Pivot
AI Pivot is designed for business leaders and teams who are responsible for turning AI into real business results, not just exploring the technology.
Business Owners & Founders: Leaders looking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive by applying AI in practical, realistic ways.
CEOs, COOs & General Managers: Decision-makers responsible for strategy, operations, and growth who need clarity on where AI delivers real ROI.
Operations & Process Leaders: Teams focused on workflows, automation, scheduling, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Sales & Marketing Leaders: Professionals responsible for lead generation, content, CRM, campaigns, and customer engagement who want to use AI to do more with less.
IT & Systems Managers: Technology leaders supporting lean teams who need secure, easy-to-implement AI solutions that integrate with existing systems.
Consultants & Advisors: Professionals who guide multiple organizations and want practical AI frameworks they can apply across clients.
The JW Marriott Anaheim Resort offers valet parking only. There is no self-parking available on site. For event attendees, valet parking is available at a reduced rate of $45 per vehicle for event and overnight parking.
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