In this episode of Printing’s Alive, Steve Metcalf unveils Imagine AI Live, inspired by a ChatGPT moment. Explore the need for business-driven AI conferences and how AI turns everyone into a startup, as Warren Werbitt suggests. Reflect on last year’s event and discover this year’s collaboration with Printing United, emphasizing AI’s impact on marketing. Notable speakers tackle AI fears and job security. Delve into AI’s role in automating workflows, historical tech comparisons, and its effect on the printing industry. Learn about AI’s daily benefits and cognitive shifts, with insights from Warren’s lead generation experience. Conclude with final thoughts.

(0:00) Introduction of Steve Metcalf and Imagine AI Live
(1:25) Inspiration and ChatGPT moment for Imagine AI Live
(3:42) The need for business-focused AI conferences
(5:45) Warren Werbitt on AI’s impact and everyone as a startup
(8:14) Networking and personal AI experiences
(10:20) Reflections on last year’s Imagine AI Live conference
(12:24) This year’s event collaboration with Printing United and overview
(15:24) AI’s influence in marketing, advertising, and venue highlights
(17:01) Notable speakers lineup and session format
(22:30) Addressing AI fears and job security
(24:56) AI for automating workflows and meeting organization
(27:31) AI advancements compared to historical tech leaps
(28:52) AI potential in the printing industry and expert knowledge preservation
(32:07) AI’s impact on various industries
(38:43) Daily benefits and cognitive shifts with AI
(44:26) Sponsor: Printing United Alliance announcement
(49:18) AI tools for the printing industry and Warren’s lead generation experience
(53:59) Introduction to Ignitech, AI avatars, and final thoughts