Blaze AI Summit Conference
Igniting the Future of Small Business with AI
August 15th, 2025
VT-ARC Innovation Hub, Colorado Springs, CO.
AI Blaze Summit
The premier, cutting-edge AI event designed specifically for small business and forward-thinking leaders who are ready to thrive in the Intelligence Revolution.
Brought to you by the BBB of Southern Colorado in Partnership with Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center
Set against the inspiring backdrop of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, this first of its kind summit isn't just another tech conference; it's a blazing launchpad for innovation, training in practical AI tools for your business, and transformational knowledge that will reshape how you market, grow and innovate.
Join industry experts, tech pioneers, and entrepreneurs at the speed of change, where AI isn't tomorrow- it's today.
Goals for the Summit:
This Summit is designed to spark curiosity, fuel imagination, and ignite immediate action. We're here to make AI approachable, empowering, and instantly useful- especially for small businesses ready to grow, adapt, and lead in a rapidly evolving world.
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Energize every attendee to leave with 5 tools, strategies, or ideas they're excited to apply immediately in their business.
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Deliver an experience that is not overly technical, but powerfully practical- made for real people running real businesses.
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Teach attendees how to think with AI, not just use it- shifting AI from a mystery to a mindset.
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Ensure every person knows exactly where to start, what to try next, and where to go for more (tools, communities, learning resources)
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Create a community of business leaders who are AI-capable not just AI-aware. Ready to experiment, iterate, and evolve.
This Summit isn't about watching from the sidelines. It's about jumpstarting action, spreading ideas like sparks, and leaving with your mind on fire.
8:00am-8:30am
Networking and Coffee
8:30 am-11:00am
Keynote 1 (Full Group)
11:00am-11:30am
Grab Lunch
11:30am-1:00pm
Lunch and Panel Discussion
1:00pm-2:00pm
Breakout Block 1
2:00pm-3:00pm
Breakout Block 2
3:00pm-4:00pm
Keynote 2 & Summit Closing
4:30pm
Happy Hour
4:30pm-Onward
Optional Happy Hour
Red Leg Brewing Company
Unwind and continue the conversation with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting just minutes from the venue.
8:00am-8:30am
Networking and Coffee
A chance to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and partners before the day begins.
8:30 am-11:00am
Keynote 1 (Full Group)
Inspire, Educate, Prepare for Action.
"Igniting the Future: How AI Changes Businesses and Thinking".
Plant the Seed of Possibility and Practical Transformation.
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Setting the Mindset: Why AI, Why Now?
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What is AI?
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What's Possible Now?
11:00am-11:30am
Grab Lunch
11:30am-1:00pm
Lunch and Panel Discussion
Full Group- Innovation Room
Pick up lunch and enjoy a powerful panel with AI experts and local leaders.
1:00pm-2:00pm
Breakout Block 1
The 1st afternoon set of breakout sessions aims to dive deeper into practical AI solutions. These sessions will be held across four rooms:
Innovation Room
Prompt Like a Pro: Unlock AI's Full Power
Firepit
Strategize with Your Second Brain
War Room
Win the Future: AEO, Talent and Trends
Conference Room
Your Business, Your GPT
2:00pm-3:00pm
Breakout Block 2
The 2nd afternoon set of breakout sessions goes even deeper into understanding AI, even gives you some opportunities for hands on experience.
These sessions will be held across four rooms:
Innovation Room
Automate It! Build Your First AI Agent
Firepit
Train Your AI Brain: Thinking Differently
War Room
Hot Seat + Prompt Lab (Interactive)
Conference Room
Build Your GPT Part 2
3:00pm-4:00pm
Keynote 2 & Summit Closing
Closing keynote on the future of AI and small business transformation.
4:30pm
Happy Hour
4:30pm-Onward
Optional Happy Hour
Red Leg Brewing Company
Unwind and continue the conversation with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting just minutes from the venue.