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Monday, August 18
 

10:00am CDT

People First Hearts, AI Smarts
Monday August 18, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
AI is transforming business at breakneck speed-but the true winners won’t be those who simply automate or cut the workforce. The future belongs to leaders who harness AI to amplify human potential, foster innovation, and build organizations where people thrive.

Join our exclusive workshop, “People First Hearts & AI Smarts,” designed specifically for small business executives ready to future-fit their companies for the Intelligence Age.

You’ll discover:
• How to use AI as a strategy engine, not just a cost-cutter-unlocking new value by empowering your team, not replacing them.
• The six levers of a people-first mindset: purpose, leadership, engagement, well-being, opportunity, and appreciation-proven drivers of retention, innovation, and growth.
• Practical frameworks for integrating AI into your operations, HR, and customer experience while maintaining ethical, responsible practices.
• Actionable steps to build an “AI Factory,” launch an AI Academy, and create a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Walk away with a roadmap to lead your business through change, outpace competitors, and ensure your organization is not just more intelligent, but more human.

Ready to lead the way? Secure your spot and future-proof your business-because in the age of AI, people are still your greatest asset.
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Monday August 18, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Tuesday, August 19
 

3:00pm CDT

Pressure Chamber 2025
Tuesday August 19, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES -  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
Free for Greater Madison Chamber Members and Forward Fest Pass Holders | $30 for Non-Members

Pressure Chamber returns for its 12th year as emerging companies pitch for the coveted "golden suitcase" and a reserved spot in the Chamber's exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.

Participating companies will present in front of a panel of national investors and a live audience, with the winning company chosen based on a combination of judges' scoring and audience votes.

Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Michael Best; Supporting Sponsors State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), UW–Madison Office of Business Engagement and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Reception Sponsor Fetch; Registration Sponsor TruStage; Voting Sponsor Associated Bank; Community Sponsors JP Cullen and The Gialamas Company, Inc.; Investor Sponsors 4490 Ventures, Baird Capital, Idea Fund and Rock River Capital Partners; and Venue Sponsor FPC Live.

Hosted by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Event Organizers
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Sharla Rowe

Events Coordinator, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday August 19, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
The Sylvee 25 S Livingston St, Madison, WI 53703
 
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