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SUMMARY:Adapt or Be Left Behind: AI Strategies for Securing and Delivering DoD Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for a webinar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) “Adapt or Be Left Behind: AI Strategies for Securing and Delivering DoD Contracts” on August 27th.  This webinar is designed to help bridge the gap between AI curiosity and real-world capability\, and gain a clear\, practical roadmap for leveraging AI in your business – from back-office efficiencies to front-line innovation and grabbing new opportunities. Don’t get left behind – discover how AI can be your competitive advantage! AI isn’t just a futuristic idea anymore – it’s giving businesses a real advantage today. But if you run a small or medium-sized business\, you might be wondering where to even start with AI. \nWhen. August 27th at 9:00 AM \nWhere. This is a virtual session.  Registration is required to receive the log-in credentials. \nREGISTER\nWhy Should You Attend? This webinar is designed specifically for business owners like you who want to understand AI without getting bogged down in technical details. We’ll cut through the noise and show you how AI can provide real\, tangible benefits to your bottom line. You’ll learn practical strategies and see real-world examples of how AI is being used by businesses just like yours to achieve significant growth and efficiency. \nKey Takeaways You’ll Gain: \n\nClarity on AI: Understand what AI really is and how it can be applied to your business in simple terms.\nPractical Applications: Discover concrete ways AI can automate tasks\, improve customer understanding\, streamline operations\, and enhance your decision-making.\nCost-Effective Strategies: Learn how to implement and maintain AI without breaking the bank or needing a team of data scientists.\nGovernment Contracting Advantage: See how AI can give you a significant edge in analyzing opportunities and crafting winning proposals for federal contracts.\nActionable Roadmap: Walk away with a clear\, step-by-step plan to start or strategically expand your use of AI.\nUnderstanding AI Maturity: Learn how to assess your current capabilities and build a scalable AI strategy for the future.\nResponsible Implementation Insights: Gain knowledge about employee involvement\, data readiness\, ethical considerations\, and change management for successful AI adoption.\n\nTo get you started on your AI journey\, here’s a document with common AI terms and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section to help demystify the basics. We believe in the power of shared learning\, and this webinar is just the beginning. We aim to foster a learning community where you can connect with peers and continue to grow your understanding and application of AI. Feel free to send us any further questions you have – we’re here to support your journey! \nGUEST SPEAKERS:\nAdrianne Kroll is the Assistant Director of Quality at NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES)\, where she helps manufacturers strengthen quality systems\, streamline processes\, and adopt emerging technologies. With a background in systems engineering and early career experience in the defense industry\, Adrianne has led cross-functional improvement initiatives across multiple industries & environments. She is now expanding her focus to guide clients in exploring practical\, value-driven applications of artificial intelligence in manufacturing. Adrianne holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology\, an M.S. in Systems Engineering\, and is a certified Continuous Improvement Facilitator. \nRonald (Ron) Berry\, Jr is CEO of Artificially Digital\, an AI company based in Cary\, NC\, that turns scattered data into clear\, actionable decisions using the right AI for the job. With global experience leading digital transformation across tech\, finance\, retail\, logistics\, and travel\, Ron is known for blending strategic vision with engineering precision. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a B.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford.
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