Columbus AI Week

getWITit Columbus is proud to be a partner for the AI Mini Workshops, happening January 30 at Columbus State Community College’s Mitchell Hall. These workshops, presented in collaboration with AI Rising and Transform Labs, are powered by inclusive leadership, with at least half of the speakers and session leaders being women. This is a chance to learn from immensely talented experts shaping the future of AI, breaking barriers, and sharing their knowledge with everyone. Join us for hands-on learning led by brilliant women and discover how diverse perspectives drive innovation in tech! Women Session Leaders: Kimberly Clavin - AssetWatch® Kristy Wedel – AlignAI Cassandra Snyder – IBM Melanie McGee – We Can Code IT Register here to secure your spot today:  https://lnkd.in/gc_d-Vdg #womenintech #aiminiworkshops #inclusivetech #aiinnovation

Big news: On January 30, we’re kicking off AI Mini Workshops in Columbus! This event is built on two tracks: Leader Track: For business leaders who want practical AI strategies to drive real results (no shiny object distractions!) Tech Track: For the hands-on pros ready to build AI workflows and automation that make work smarter and easier. It’s going to be practical, engaging, and much fun. I’d love to see you there and hear your take! Spots are limited, so snag yours here: https://lnkd.in/g8GwYTRp Let’s make 2025 the year we all level up with AI. See you on January 30! #AIWorkshops #LeadershipWithAI #BuildWithAI

Join Columbus AI practitioners and enthusiasts for some holiday cheer!

So much AI Agent activity! Here is a great resource to stay up to date:

🚨 InnovateOhio just released the "Ohio AI in Education Strategy," created in partnership with business and education leaders to ensure Ohio's education system is prepared for and can help lead in the AI revolution. Read the strategy: https://lnkd.in/g-MU_Q29 #AIinOhio #innovateohio #technology #AIinEducation #heartofitall

The Ohio Cyber Reserve is strengthening Ohio’s cybersecurity framework. The OhCR is composed of trained civilian cybersecurity professionals who volunteer their expertise to support local governments, municipalities, and state agencies in combating cyber vulnerabilities. Their mission includes: • Conducting cybersecurity audits to identify potential weaknesses. • Providing actionable recommendations to reduce and mitigate cyber risks. • Offering rapid response and support in the event of a cybersecurity incident. DISCOVER: https://lnkd.in/e3q8fxTk #cybersecurity #Ohio #Cincinnati

“We did not expect that the primary response for how AI governance would create value would be by improving product quality,” Dennis Hirsch, survey leader, said. “That’s very interesting and encouraging.” https://lnkd.in/gNY9KphT

NOW HIRING IN COLUMBUS, OH! Roles in cybersecurity, IT, and AI, featuring top employers such as: Nationwide OhioHealth JPMorganChase Cardinal Health Huntington National Bank American Electric Power CoverMyMeds The Ohio State University Battelle IBM DISCOVER: https://lnkd.in/ejVnMrKY

Are you seeing increased adoption of AI in your organization? from 37% to 72% is a massive jump in adoption in just one year.

“Coming from Halifax, Nova Scotia, what Conor O'Brien knew of Columbus was "really just the Buckeyes," he said. When applying to Techstars, the founder and CEO of dependbuild deliberately chose a location outside of New York or Silicon Valley, because those hubs would be a "comfort zone." Dependbuild, an AI platform to keep infrastructure projects on track and coordinated to avoid cost overruns, now is launching a pilot project with the City of Hilliard, Ohio USA, which has been actively courting technology companies and tech vendors.” (links added) Thank you Carrie Ghose for covering the Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University participants. This program has been a great infusion of talent and innovation into the central Ohio region and we have enjoyed working with several of the participating startups.