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3-DAY IN PERSON INTENSIVE AI RETREAT
BRING YOUR IDEA TO LIFE:
REGISTER FOR THE 3-DAY SPARK AI Lab:
DREAM IT/BUILD IT RETREAT!
JOIN US IN "BEER CITY USA" GRAND RAPIDS, MI
SEPTEMBER 28th - 30th 2023
bring an idea to life and launch a new product, service or business, the SPARK AI Lab: Dream It/Build It 3-day Retreat is the ultimate solution.
Designed specifically for entrepreneurs and corporate marketers, this immersive retreat offers a full AI methodology that will revolutionize the way you approach your product, service, or company.
From learning the fundamentals of AI-driven marketing to understanding how AI can transform customer experiences, you'll gain invaluable knowledge and skills that will set you apart from your competitors. Best of all, by the time you leave the retreat, you'll not only have a solid plan in place, but you'll also be selling your idea.
With expert guidance and hands-on workshops, participants will learn how to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to transform their ideas into reality.
Don't miss this opportunity to create the product and company of your dreams!
We know you're thinking "I'm already exhausted from my daily responsibilities and don't have the energy for a three-day retreat." BUT!! We want you to know Taking part in the SPARK AI Lab Retreat will infuse new energy into your life as you immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment, surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your passion, helping you rejuvenate and fuel your drive to bring your ideas to life.
Unleash your creativity and turn your idea into a tangible reality.
Engage in interactive workshops to develop innovative ideas.
Master the power of AI to revolutionize your business strategy.
Learn from industry experts in AI through intensive masterclasses.
Gain clarity and confidence in your path to success.
Set clear goals and create an actionable plan to achieve them.
You have a groundbreaking idea but don't know where to start.
LOOKING TO LEVEL UP YOUR understanding of AI technology.
Lack TIME and action steps to bring your idea to life QUICKLY.
Unlike other AI conferences, workshops or programs, our SPARK AI Lab retreat offers a unique combination of learning and hands-on experience. We provide a full immersion into the world of AI, teaching you everything you need to know to not only bring your idea to life but be marketing and selling it within just three days.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how brands connect with customers and drive growth. In this jam-packed, 3-day retreat, we will take you from idea to launch. Key topics we will cover:
8:00 am - "AI Idea Speed Dating" Breakfast
9:00 am - Keynote on the power of AI
10:00 am - Workshop on identifying your best idea
12:00 pm - Lunch break
1:00 pm - AI assistants & your optimized idea
2:30 pm - The future of design with AI
3:30 pm - Design thinking workshop
5:00 pm - Cocktail Hour (Optional VIP)
9:00 am - Recap of Day 1 and call out highlights
9:30 am - Rapid prototyping with Firefly
12:00 pm - Lunch break
1:00 pm - Landing page building workshop
3:00 pm - Product validation workshop
5:00 pm - Blind wine tasting (Optional VIP)
9:00 am - Recap of Day 2 and call out highlights
9:30 am - Review, test & validate
12:00 pm - Lunch break
1:00 pm - Crafting an elevator pitch (with peer feedback)
3:00 pm - Automating with AI
4:30 pm - Closing keynote/remarks
5:00 pm - Graduation ceremony and celebration
5:30 pm - Dinner (Optional VIP)
$997 LIMITED TIME
Speakers are still being confirmed. Check back often for the latest updates.
Watch this short video to see the power of a productive team in action!
Key Note
Brandi Huyser, Vice President, Integrated Health and Wellness Platforms | Amway
During her twenty-six years at Amway, Brandi Huyser has developed a rare combination of skills through her experience in marketing, sales, and finance at both the global and market levels. Combining her entrepreneurial mindset and highly energetic spirit has enabled her to become a champion of new initiatives and a catalyst for change that generates breakthrough ideas.
Brandi helped oversee the XS Energy brand acquisition, advancing Amway's strategy of connecting with young entrepreneurs. Today, as Vice President, Integrated Health and Wellness Platforms, Brandi is responsible for a critical element of Amway's long-term growth strategy – scaling and execution of Healthy Weight, Healthy Aging, Healthy Beauty, and Fitness platforms to support Amway business owners.
Brandi is a champion of service. She is a J-Board member at Van Andel Institute, a member of Eli Broad College of Business Alumni of MSU and has served as Chairman and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of Ele's Place Grand Rapids.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University. Brandi and her husband Jason celebrate entrepreneurial spirit by running their own businesses together. They have two children.
Key Note
Kelley Tenny, Founder Teach Your Brilliance
Kelley Tenny is a lifelong learner, educator and curriculum expert, and course strategist. Kelley has been teaching for over 20 years, empowering others through education. Her desire to empower even more led to the start of Kelley's company, Teach Your Brilliance™. She offers curriculum creation and course strategy services to creators, influencers and experts who are looking to turn their wisdom into wealth. Her newest love is teaching entrepreneurs about harnessing the power of AI.
Kelley's expertise extends beyond traditional teaching methods, as she has a passion for educating entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of AI to optimize their businesses. Through her AI-focused teachings, Kelley provides entrepreneurs with the tools they need to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing digital landscape, allowing them to effectively leverage the power of AI to drive growth, increase revenue, and achieve unparalleled success.
Kelley is the founder of the Women Who AI Summit, the first AI summit focused on female leaders in the AI industry.
Key Note
Jeremy Alexis, Vice Provost and Professor of Design | ID Graduate School, Illinois Institute of Design
Jeremy Alexis is an Associate Professor of Design and a Vice Provost at the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech). At the IIT Institute of Design (ID), he teaches Analysis and Synthesis in Design (a foundation design process class) and Innovation Methods (a survey class on advanced innovation methods). As Vice Provost, Jeremy leads innovation and growth initiatives for the university. He has also developed professional training programs on innovation and design at organizations including Northwestern Mutual, the VHA, United Airlines, FedEx, Nestle/Purina, Ford, The Kresge Foundation, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Before joining the university Jeremy worked as an innovation strategist at Doblin (now part of Deloitte) and Gravity Tank (now part of Salesforce).
Jeremy is very familiar with the Grand Rapids area, working on projects with Steelcase, running a two-year cohort Master’s Degree program, and consulting with Amway and Progressive AE.
Key Note
Wendy Paquette, CEO | HWI, Holographic World Initiative
Wendy Paquette is the personal advisor and confidant to the world’s most prolific creators.
She helps them remove the mental programs holding them back so they can actualize their deepest desires. She does this using a technique she pioneered and refined over the last 10 years called multi-dimensional timeline shifting.
As a result, her clients are able to access Self-Actualization and their peace paradigm with extreme clarity, achieving limitless visionary successes in life and business. These same techniques have led to business contracts over 100m dollars to date.
Wendy does her best work while in the bath and has been known to attend calls from there and has serious opinions on the best writing instruments to use.
Host
Elizabeth K Goede, Founder & President Ratliff Consulting
Elizabeth K. Goede is the Founder and President of Ratliff Consulting, an agency dedicated to empowering and building legacy-based businesses. With nearly 30 years of experience in advertising, branding, marketing, and operations, Elizabeth has earned a reputation as a transformative leader.
She is an expert on leveraging AI to drive business growth through transformative productivity gains.
With a decade of experience working with and implementing AI solutions, Elizabeth helps companies streamline operations beyond just marketing - including rapid content & ideation creation, automated social media, and optimized workflows. An inspirational keynote speaker, Elizabeth educates audiences on AI's time- and money-saving potential for enterprises. Her interactive workshops and hands-on approach equip leaders with actionable strategies to implement AI and accelerate growth.
Elizabeth is passionate about AI-powered productivity and process optimization. When not speaking or deploying AI for clients, Elizabeth dedicates time to volunteering and supporting non-profits, cooking, traveling, and out on the water sailing.
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan. Conveniently located between Chicago and Detroit.
Flying? Use the airport code GRR.
The retreat will take place at:
University Club of Grand Rapids
111 Lyon NW, Suite 1025
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Centrally located in downtown Grand Rapids at the intersection of Lyon Street and Ottawa Avenue. 10th floor of the Fifth Third Center.
Parking will be validated for those that park here:
Vandenberg Center
250 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
A room block has been reserved with a discounted rate for Retreat attendees at the Embassy Suites by Hilton.
This Block is reserved until rooms run out or the expiration date of September 19.
Use this link for the special rate.
This hotel is a 15 minute walk or the downtown dash runs every 15 minutes and pick up right in front of the hotel and drops off 3 minutes from the University Club.
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan and has a strong history of supporting the arts and is home to two original calder pieces that are on public display.
During the retreat there will be art everywhere in downtown Grand Rapids. Make sure to come early or stay an extra day to enjoy it!
Artprize, the largest public juried international art awards competition that is completely free to attend.
Three large-scale international art installations will also be on display:
Evanescent by Atelier Sisu
Optik (byThe Urban Congain collaboration with Serge Maheu, produced by Init and tour produced by Creos)
Lovebirds by Atelier Sisu
FEATURED GUEST
Jane Smith, Consultant
Jane Smith is the Global Project Manager for Big Tech Worldwide. She's managed teams ranging from 3 to 300 and will share her organizational strategies for almost any project.
What People are Saying...
"I didn't know much about AI before working with Elizabeth. She effectively demystified key technologies and use cases, while the hands-on brand creation exercises were fun and engaging. I now have my idea I only dreamed of out in the market!"
-Megan
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