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AI Enterprise Leadership Council

An executive community for senior enterprise data and AI leaders. Members get a standing seat at our executive events, passes for their teams, a platform to share their work and a voice in what we program next.

Membership
$4,999 per year
Complimentary memberships
Limited, for senior leaders
Who it’s for
Director+ enterprise leaders
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Why leaders join

A seat at the table where enterprise AI gets decided.

Members compare notes with peers solving the same problems, bring their teams along, and build their profile as leaders in enterprise AI. Every benefit runs for the full year.

  1. 01

    Learn from peers

    Candid, off-the-record conversations with senior leaders facing the same decisions.

  2. 02

    Upskill your team

    Give the people building your AI programs new skills, fresh ideas and a front-row view of where the field is moving.

  3. 03

    Raise your profile

    Share your work on our stages and be recognized for it across the community.

    • Preferred speaker considerationPreferred consideration for speaking slots at our in-person events and webinars.
    • Top 100 considerationPreferred consideration for our Top 100 Data + AI Leaders awards.
    • RecognitionRecognition on the AI Connect website and at your local AI Connect events.
  4. 04

    Shape the agenda

    Help decide what the community talks about next.

    • A voice in the agendaWeigh in on our programming and the topics we cover across the year.

The value of membership

Membership more than pays for itself.

Add up what members receive at list price, before the conversations, the recognition and the peers.

  1. $9,990Trade show passes for your team10 complimentary registrations to COLLIDE and The AI Enterprise Conference at $999 each
  2. $2,499Per ALIGN summit seatComplimentary invitations to ALIGN AI Executive Summits in 8 cities, listed at $2,499 each
  3. IncludedInvitation-only dinnersInvitation-only seats at AI Enterprise Executive Dinners in leading AI markets and at major conferences
  4. $4,999Annual membershipOr complimentary for a limited number of senior executives
Membership

Same benefits. Two ways to join.

Every member gets the full council experience. Most members’ companies pay for their membership, and we reserve a limited number of complimentary spots for senior executives.

Paid membership

$4,999per year

Usually paid by your company.

  • Invitations to ALIGN AI Executive Summits and AI Enterprise Executive Dinners
  • Complimentary trade show registrations for up to 10 members of your team
  • Preferred consideration for speaking slots and our Top 100 awards
  • Recognition, executive roundtables and a voice in our programming
Apply for membership

Complimentary membership

$0limited spots

Reserved for senior executives. Ask to be considered in your application.

  • Invitations to ALIGN AI Executive Summits and AI Enterprise Executive Dinners
  • Complimentary trade show registrations for up to 10 members of your team
  • Preferred consideration for speaking slots and our Top 100 awards
  • Recognition, executive roundtables and a voice in our programming
Apply and request consideration
Who can apply

Built for enterprise leaders.

You may qualify if you meet all three:

  1. Your company is not a vendor and has no sales interest in end users of AI products or services
  2. You work at a non-vendor organization with 5,000+ employees
  3. You hold a senior-level position (director and up)

Solution and service providers can reach the community by sponsoring our events and webinars.

Senior leaders in conversation at an ALIGN AI Executive Summit
  1. ApplyTell us about your role, your organization and the conversations you want to be part of.
  2. ReviewThe AI Connect team reviews each application against the membership criteria.
  3. Join the councilMembers receive their event invitations, team passes and roundtable opportunities for the year.
Our executive community

Leaders from these enterprises join our executive events.

  • Coca-Cola
  • Truist
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Equifax
  • The Home Depot
  • Delta Air Lines
  • IHG
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Citi
  • Capital One
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Mars
  • Synchrony
  • AT&T
  • BlackRock
  • Condé Nast
  • New Balance
  • Honeywell
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • UPS
  • Southern Company
  • Georgia-Pacific
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Mondelez International
Questions

Frequently asked.

Anything else? Contact the team.

Who is the AI Enterprise Leadership Council for?

Senior data and AI leaders, director and up, at non-vendor organizations with 5,000 or more employees. Membership is by invitation or application.

How much does membership cost?

Paid membership is $4,999 per year. A limited number of complimentary memberships, with the same benefits, are reserved for senior executives.

Who usually pays for membership?

Members’ companies typically pay for the membership.

Which events does membership include?

Members receive exclusive, complimentary invitations to the ALIGN AI Executive Summits and the AI Enterprise Executive Dinner Series, plus complimentary tickets to our trade shows, COLLIDE and The AI Enterprise Conference, for up to 10 members of their team.

Does membership guarantee a speaking slot or a Top 100 award?

No. Members receive preferred consideration for speaking slots at our in-person events and webinars and for our Top 100 Data + AI Leaders awards.

Can solution and service providers join?

The council is for leaders at non-vendor organizations. Solution and service providers can reach the community by sponsoring our events and webinars.

How do I apply?

Use the application form on this page. The AI Connect team reviews each application against the membership criteria.

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