KDL Presents the Next Nexus Summit: AI for Business


Kent District Library is thrilled to announce the Next Nexus Summit: AI for Business, where the brightest local minds in artificial intelligence, technology, innovation, and legal considerations will come together to explore the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on our world and business.  

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These minds include: 

Joe Chrysler
With a deep background in machine learning and AI ethics, accelerator manager and software consultant at Atomic Object Joe Chrysler will discuss how you can leverage AI in marketing and business development using AI tools that are available today.


Amy Baddley
A leading data privacy attorney, Amy Baddley will address the legal implications of using AI as part of your business model and the concerns of AI, intellectual property, and privacy.


Jessica Bratt
An advocate for inclusive technology, Jessica Bratt, an instructional designer from Casual Simulation, will provide a visionary outlook on where AI is headed and how you can stay ahead of the curve.


Morgan Hanks
Kent District Library’s User Experience Manager and a pioneer in bringing AI to the library to support staff and patron needs, Morgan Hanks will introduce each speaker and moderate the closing panel discussion on the ethical concerns related to the use of AI.


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This event will take place on Friday, October 4, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the KDL Service and Meeting Center. Can’t make it that day? The event will be repeated on Saturday, October 5, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch.

Only 100 patrons can attend each event. Registration for both events open on Tuesday, September 3 at 9:00 AM. You can register yourself and one other attendee using either your KDL account or, if you don’t have a KDL account, using your email address. 

On September 3, register for the Friday event here.
On September 3, register for the Saturday event here