Jun 24

Empowering America’s Small Businesses to Succeed in the AI Economy

Hosted by Verizon

Event Details

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Mavris Arts & Event Center
121 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN

Event Description

Small businesses. Big opportunities. Join business owners, policymakers, and industry leaders to discover how AI and digital tools can power small business growth. Learn how public-private collaboration accelerates success, and catch a live Small Business Digital Ready workshop to see AI tools in action. Position your business to lead in the AI-driven economy.

With Speakers:

  • Governor Mike Braun
  • U.S. Senator Todd Young
  • Eric Christopher, President & CEO, TechPoint
  • Donna Epps, Chief Responsible Business Officer, Verizon
  • Ose Idigbe, Senior Director, Next Street
  • Tony Lewis, VP of Public Policy, Verizon
  • Tristen O'Brien, VBG Solutions Specialist Cybersecurity & AI, Verizon
  • Vanessa Sinders, President and CEO, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
  • Brandon Taylor, Executive Director, LISC Indiana
  • Sharon Lee Thony, Founder and CEO, SLT Consulting
  • Jetta Vaughn, Owner, Jetta V Ent.LLC
Admission

Free

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