From Ai Curiosity to Real Results:
A Ceo’s Playbook for What’s Working Now
Presented by the San Diego CEO Summit
Date
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Location
La Jolla Square,
4225 Executive Square,
Suite 150,
La Jolla, CA 92037
Doors open at 1:30 p.m., Speaker Presentation 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Optional happy hour immediately following.
Program Description
AI doesn’t deliver results simply because a company adopts it. The real value comes from knowing where to focus, what works, and how to implement it strategically.
In this interactive three-hour session, we’ll tackle four critical questions:
- Where is AI delivering measurable ROI for mid-market companies today?
- How do you identify the biggest AI opportunities across sales, marketing, operations, and finance?
- Are your AI initiatives driving meaningful business results, or are they stuck in isolated experiments?
- How do you build the internal confidence, governance, and team adoption needed for long-term success?
Moving beyond AI curiosity starts with understanding where the technology can create the greatest impact on your business.
Led by Riley Stricklin, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Cadre AI, this session combines real-world examples with small-group exercises to help you prioritize opportunities and develop a practical implementation plan.
Value to Attendees
By the end of this session, you’ll know:
- How mid-market companies are using AI to generate measurable ROI
- Where AI can improve efficiency, revenue, and EBITDA
- How to prioritize AI opportunities within your organization
- What it takes to move from scattered experiments to scalable AI implementation
If you’re ready to move beyond the AI hype and turn opportunities into measurable business results, this session will give you proven strategies and a practical plan you can put into action right away.
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Future 2026 Events
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