BrAIn Hub 2025: Pioneering AI Possibilities for Regional Growth
Continuing on the success from the previous summits (image below), the MAWDB and it’s partners are pleased to present the next AI Summit to be hosted at A-B Tech. Registration will begin on April 1, 2025 with details of the speakers, agenda, and sponsorship opportunities.

Learn from experts and AI practitioners on how AI can enhance your personal and professional life, and fuel economic resilience and growth. Presentations and workshops will cover a wide array of topics relevant to healthcare, education, government and policy, technology, and more. The AI Summit aims to spark innovation, efficiencies, networking, and regional growth by leveraging the vast capabilities of AI.
Keynote Topics
- AI and adversarial use.
- AI policy updates.
- AI to help grow communities.
Panel Topics
- How people are using AI in their lives.
- How educators are using AI or preparing to.
- How the workforce is using AI.
AI Summit 2025
This years conference will take place over two days, June 25th and 26th, and will be held at A-B Tech in downtown Asheville.
The purpose of the conference was:
- Knowledge Sharing: exchange information and experiences about AI tech and its applications.
- Problem Solving: troubleshoot and get advice on AI-related issues.
- Networking: Connect with others in the AI field, from hobbyists to professionals.
- Staying Updated: Keep up with the latest in AI trends and tools.
- Innovation and Inspiration: Forums spark new ideas and foster innovative thinking in AI.
This is only an in-person event.
Our educational and workforce planning partners for this event include:
- A-B Technical Community College
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Carolina Cyber Center-Montreat
- Land of Sky Regional Council
- Mountain Area Workforce Development Board
- UNCA – University of North Carolina at Asheville
- WCU – Western Carolina University
We had a broad audience, including but not limited to small to large businesses across sectors, educators, IT workers, students, government, entrepreneurs, and the public. 5
Agenda (2025)
Coming Soon…
Why did students and business leaders attend the AI Summit?
Sarah Benoit – AI Summit Call to Action
Sarah Benoit of the JB Media Group, shares a call-to-action on the topic of artificial intelligence.
Julio Barros – on the AI Summit
Land-of-Sky Regional Council’s Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, leaders from area educational institutes, and businesses are planning a 2025 event!
Please email barbarad@landofsky.org or marc@landofsky.org if you are interested in participating.