Internet Marketing Association Wraps One of the Largest Artificial Intelligence Conferences in America
IMPACT 23 Award Winners Announced at Lido House Newport Beach
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "IMPACT 23: Where AI Meets the Ocean," hosted by the Internet Marketing Association (IMA) Oct. 18-20, 2023 in Newport Beach, Calif., brought together a dynamic and influential assembly of industry innovators, elected officials and AI thought leaders.
Over three immersive days, against the backdrop of a beautiful Pacific coastal setting, attendees delved into cutting-edge AI technologies and their wide-ranging applications in the fields of defense, healthcare, martech, edtech, fintech and other markets.
A consensus was reached that Generative AI and unlocking "intelligence as a service" will be regarded as the largest technological impact to business and society in history, overshadowing the invention of the microchip and the internet. Virtually every aspect of all industries will be impacted, making swift adaptation imperative for business survival.
Furthermore, GenAI will revolutionize the creation, distribution and consumer interaction with advertisements, profoundly influencing business conduct and productivity. Speakers underscored the critical need for swift adaptation and integration of AI, emphasizing that businesses are not competing with GenAI but are, in fact, competing with those who are leveraging AI innovation ahead of them.
At the same time, presenters repeatedly emphasized the importance of long-term ethical considerations in the application of AI. Cybersecurity and public safety experts warned against criminal misuse of GenAI, while also highlighting its potential for positive use in law enforcement and national defense.
IMPACT 23 speakers, panelists, interviewees and topics encompassed:
Mickey Alon, Chief Product/Tech Officer, VidMob: AI in Multi-Industry Use
Garth Andrus, President, Cognixia: AI in Multi-Industry Use
Errol Arkilic, Chief Innovation Officer, UCI: AI in Multi-Industry Use
Greg Ashlock, CEO, iHeartMedia: The Impact of Audio
Don Barnes, Sheriff, Orange County Sheriff's Department: AI for Combating Crime
Dan Clarke, President, IntraEdge: Why Care about Ethical AI Usage
Sean Conrad, Executive Vice President & Partner, Cardone Ventures: 10xing America
Chris Duncan, Mayor, San Clemente: Public-Private Partnerships
Ilya Evdokimov, Co-Founder/CTO, WiseTREND: AI Workers in a Business Place Today and Tomorrow
Rob Florian, National Accounts Manager, Winspire Experience Agency: Evolution of Event Experience & How People Build Relationships
Hector Garcia, Founder & Brand Guardian, MBN Creative Inc: AI in Creative
Ted Heisler, Vice President, Ware Malcomb: Return to Office and Workflow Innovations
Jin Hyung Lee, Founder & Chairman, LVIS: AI in Multi-Industry Use
Sara Jackson, Chancellor, Pepperdine University: Cultivating Graduates of Exemplary Character
Livi Kerszenbaum, Senior Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Orange County United Way: Purpose Moment
Afif Khoury, CEO, SOCi: AI in Multi-Industry Use
Josh Kreitzer, Founder & CEO, Channel Bankers: Best Ideas & Takeaways for the Future of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing; Ecommerce, AI & Supply Chain Innovations
Kashual Kurapati, Senior Vice President, SalesForce: AI in Multi-Industry Use
Olivier Lemaignen, President, HPO Coach: Return to Office and Workflow Innovations
David Latona, President & CEO, Tompkins Solutions: Ecommerce, AI & Supply Chain Innovations
Palmer Luckey, Founder, Anduril Industries: Global Geopolitical Trends
Joe Megibow, CEO, Bright Cellars: Ecommerce, AI & Supply Chain Innovations
Tom Peck, Vice President, Sysco: Ecommerce, AI & Supply Chain Innovations
Blake Resnik, Founder & CEO, BRINC Drones: Technology and Public Safety
Chris Robertson, Financial Planner, Peak Financial Group: Economic Forecast and FinTech
Ryan Steelberg, President & CEO, Veritone: AI Innovations, Writer's Strike, and AI Industries Going into 2024
MC Sungaila, Partner, Complex Appellate Litigation Group: Public-Private Partnerships
Jay Symonds, Head of Home & Sporting Goods Advertising, Amazon: Ecommerce, AI & Supply Chain Innovations
Will Tober, Senior Vice President, Hughes Marino: Return to Office and Workflow Innovations
Frederick Vallaeys, Co-founding CEO, Optmyzr: AI for Marketing
Jeff Volpe, President, ViewSonic: Return to Office and Workflow Innovations
Zachary Zaharek, Associate General Counsel, Virgin Galactic: Public-Private Partnerships
In addition, IMA recognized an impressive cohort of individuals, companies and products at the forefront of transformation in their respective industries. These achievements earned a range of honors in the annual IMA IMPACT Awards.
Award winners included:
INDIVIDUALS
Ekram Alam, Co-Founder & CEO, MindPortal: Innovation of the Year
Michael Ambacher, COO, Original Sprout: Sustainable Business Leader of the Year
Garth Andrus, President, Cognixia: AI Thought Leader of the Year
Errol Arkilic, Chief Innovation Officer, UCI: Innovator of the Year
Lawrence R. Armstrong, Chairman, Ware Malcomb: Artist of the Year
Neville Boston, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Reviver: Founder of the Year
Michael Capaldi, Founder, RPP Equities: Real Estate Attorney of the Year
Luke Carlson, Owner, LS Carlson Law: Workplace of the Year
Matt Collins, CEO, Mountain View Medical Laboratory: Medical Laboratory of the Year
Sean Conrad, Executive Vice President & Partner, Cardone Ventures: Best Small Business Solution Provider
Jeff Cova, President, Winspire Experience Agency: Experience Marketing Agency of the Year
Manish Dudharejia, Founder & President, E2M: Content Solution Provider of the Year
Doug Frederick, CEO, Healthcues: Workplace Solution of the Year
Jim Gash, President & CEO, Pepperdine University: Servant Leader of the Year
Sue Grant, Founder, The Literacy Project: Community Impact Award
Gloria Lee, Client Relations Partner, Rutan & Tucker LLP: Partner of the Year
Joe Megibow, CEO, Bright Cellars: Marketing Leader of the Year
Helen Norris, Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer, Chapman University: EdTech Leader of the Year
Chris Norton, Senior Vice President, Data Activation, Marketing & Personalization, Marriott International: AI Marketing Leader of the Year
Bob Olson, Founder, R.D. Olson Development: Builder of the Year
Tom Peck, Vice President, Sysco: Best Use of AI for Food Services Company
Tom Sauer, CEO & Owner, MacArthur Group: IMA Member of the Year
Ben Phillips, Chief Investment Strategist, Savoie Capital: Family Office Provider of the Year
Chris Robertson, Financial Planner, Peak Financial Group: Financial Service Company of the Year
Tim Shank, Partner, Swarts, Manning & Associates: Insurance Broker of the Year
MC Sungaila, Partner, Complex Appellate Litigation Group: Lawyer of the Year
Will Tober, Senior Vice President, Hughes Marino: Commercial Broker of the Year
Jeff Volpe, President, Viewsonic: Best Integrated Campaign Strategy
Kamran Zand, Broker & Founder, Luxury Estates International: Luxury Real Estate Agent of the Year
ORGANIZATIONS
Aptera Motors: Innovator of the Year
Boustead Securities LLC: Investment Banker of the Year
Channel Bakers: CPG Digital Marketing Firm of the Year
Eide Bailly: Best Accounting Firm
Emovid: Best AI Powered Video
Farmers & Merchants Bank: Business Bank of the Year
Fristers: Community Impact Award
Goodwin Company: Generational Company of the Year
Greenlane: Fintech Platform of the Year, Startup of the Year
iHeartMedia: Media Platform of the Year
IntraEdge: Technology Services Provider of the Year
MacArthur Group LLC: Healthcare Company of the Year
Marriott International: Best Use of AI in Hospitality, Best Use of Internet Marketing
MBN Creative: AI Creative Agency of the Year
Newport Beach & Co/Visit Newport Beach: Best Destination Marketing Agency
Optmyzr: Best AI in Marketing
Pendry Newport Beach: Best Conference Venue
Reviver: Most Valuable Startup
Salesforce: Corporate Social Responsibility Company of the Year
Sea Purity Investments: Best Investment Company
serviceMob: Startup of the Year
Simon Scholars: Community Impact Award
SOCi: Best AI for Franchise Application
The Elwood Club: Private Club of the Year
The Setting Wine: Wine of the Year
Tompkins Solutions: Best Use of AI in Supply Chain Management
Urbana Holdings: Best Commercial Real Estate Fund
Veritone: AI Service Provider of the Year
VidMob: AI Solution of the Year
Whittier Trust: Multi-Family Office of the Year
The diverse and impactful contributions celebrated during the event highlighted the intersection of AI and industry expertise, reinforcing the continuous evolution and positive impact that this convergence brings to the world's ever-changing landscape.
A comprehensive report on "IMPACT 23: Where AI Meets the Ocean" can be downloaded at IMPACT 23 AI Manifesto.pdf. The report provides full details on the highly informative presentations, the many prominent speakers and panelists, IMPACT Award categories and winners, and other activities during the conference.
The annual IMA IMPACT conference is a world-class event that enables an array of experts to share their experience and expertise with attendees to enrich their professional development. Each year sets a new milestone for deep insights into the very latest industry trends.
IMA has established a position as one of the largest and fastest growing groups in the world focused on internet marketing. Members represent a wide range of fields associated with this dynamic and pivotal aspect of business and society.
For information on the Internet Marketing Association, visit www.imanetwork.org.
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