AI 2026 FORUM · SPEAKER SERIES

Your Voice Belongs
In This Room.

The AI 2026 Signature Forum — May 15–17 · Aug 13–15 · Nov 12–14 — features rotating panels of practitioners and leaders in AI, business, security, wellness, and community. Sessions are designed to teach, not sell.

🎙 Virtual Stage 📅 3 Signature Events · 2026 👥 Engaged Audience 🛡 Block by Block Alliance Platform
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Speaker Profiles

Who We're Looking For

We prioritize practitioners over theorists — people who have done the work, learned the lessons, and can make a room smarter in 30 minutes.

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AI Practitioners
Hands-on implementers with real case studies, not theoretical frameworks. You've built something with AI and have the receipts.
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Security & Risk Leaders
CPP, CISSP, PSP holders who understand AI governance and organizational risk. The real-world implications of deploying AI in sensitive environments.
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Business Operators
Owners and executives who have deployed AI and can speak to real ROI and real mistakes. Wins and failures both welcome — both teach.
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HR & People Leaders
Those navigating AI's impact on workforce, hiring, and organizational structure. The human side of the machine is what this audience needs most.
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Community Builders
Leaders who are using AI to strengthen communities, not replace them. Block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood — with technology as the tool.
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Wellness & Healthcare
Practitioners applying AI in patient care, mental health, and holistic wellness. The intersection of human health and intelligent systems is uncharted and critical.

Speaker Benefits

What You Get as a Speaker

This isn't a favor we're asking. This is a platform that works both directions. You bring expertise — we bring reach, recording, and room.

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Targeted Audience
Business owners, consultants, and investors actively building AI strategies. These are decision-makers, not students. Every session puts you in front of people who can act on what you teach.
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Recording & Replay
Your session is recorded and available to all forum members. One talk, ongoing reach. Your expertise doesn't expire when the session ends — it compounds.
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Network Access
Pre- and post-session connections with the Pure Expertz™ ecosystem, IC network, and Alliance membership. The introductions made inside this forum are the ones that move things.
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VIP Consideration
Top applicants are invited to VIP sessions with extended Q&A, direct client introductions, and premium positioning. If your session lands, we'll make sure the right people know your name.

Event Details

Forum Format

Every event runs three days, three hours a day — structured, intentional, and focused on actionable learning for serious operators.

NEXT EVENT
May 15–17, 2026  ·  "The Launch"  ·  1:00–4:00 PM CT
Format
3 days × 3 hrs/day = 9 hours per event
Platform
OBV.io virtual event space
Audience
Business owners, consultants, investors, security & HR professionals
Schedule
3 Signature Events — May 15–17 · Aug 13–15 · Nov 12–14
Session Length
Panels run 30–45 minutes with live Q&A
Speaker Prep
Onboarding call + slide review included
Session philosophy: Every speaker is expected to teach something immediately actionable. No pitches. No product demos disguised as education. The audience will know the difference — and so will we.

Speaker Application

Apply to Speak or Present

Andy personally reviews every application. 48-hour response time. Tell us what you bring to the room.

Prefer to reach out directly?  [email protected]  or book a 25-minute discovery call at  calendly.com/andybabala/25min

Pure Expertz™ Ecosystem

While You're Here — Explore These

The Speaker Series lives inside a larger ecosystem of programs. Each one is built for a different kind of engagement.

Free Access
Open Office Hours
Live strategy sessions, open Q&A, and direct access to Andy. No pitch, no commitment. Show up with questions and leave with a plan.
Free
No cost · No commitment
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Monthly Forum
AI 2026 Forum
Three-day quarterly Signature Forum. Real sessions from practitioners, leaders, and operators using AI in their organizations right now. May · Aug · Nov.
$27
per month · Cancel anytime
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IC Program
IC Program
The Independent Consultant cohort. Deep-dive AI strategy, implementation support, positioning, and access to the Pure Expertz™ client network.
$297
per month · Application required
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