A Business Leadership Conference that Unlocks the Power of AI

September 12, 2025

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Learn to grow your business by using the multiplier effect of AI

  • Multiple AI-related breakout sessions
  • Design your own ChatGPT support assistant
  • Network with other area business owners

September 12th

8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Flagship Enterprise Center
Breakfast and lunch included

$79 Early Bird Rate if you register before August 12th!
($99 after)

Join virtually for $49

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today.

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Keynote Speaker

Brian Inskeep

CEO, InPwr

Leading in the world of AI

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In 2005, Brian laid the foundation for InPwr Inc. Almost 20 years and hundreds of successful projects later, InPwr's steadfast commitment remains unchanged—to deliver work of unparalleled quality that consistently exceeds its customers’ expectations, all while nurturing enduring relationships. This commitment serves as the bedrock upon which InPwr has built an exceptional team and established long-standing partnerships with clients, whether they’re newcomers or have been with them for a decade.

AI Readiness Quiz


Find your best breakout track at the SHIFT AI Conference!


A) Rarely or never
B) A few times a week
C) Daily


A) Just experimenting
B) Using 2–3 tools regularly
C) Automated or integrated workflows


A) Still exploring
B) Content, emails, planning
C) End-to-end systems


A) Not confident
B) Somewhat confident
C) Very confident


A) Low
B) Moderate
C) High


A) Look for beginner guides
B) Try things out with help
C) Dive into docs and build


A) Discover what’s possible
B) Improve my AI usage
C) Scale and innovate


ChatGPT
Canva AI / Jasper / Copy.ai
Zapier / Make.com
Notion AI or Google Sheets plug-ins
Custom GPTs or OpenAI API
None yet

Speaker Bios

Main

Devin Johnson

CEO/Founder
SalesAi
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Using AI to reclaim time and ROI in your business

Devin Johnson is a nationally recognized technology entrepreneur and AI innovator, best known as the founder and CEO of SalesAi.com, one of the fastest-scaling platforms in enterprise sales automation.

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A four-time Inc. 500 founder with two successful exits, Devin has built a reputation for launching and scaling disruptive SaaS companies that blend cutting-edge AI with operational precision.

At SalesAi, he is leading the charge to redefine how businesses engage, qualify, and close leads through fully autonomous AI agents. The platform enables real-time, voice-driven conversations, agent-to-agent collaboration, and native CRM execution—unlocking a new era of sales productivity. Currently scaling at over 20% month-over-month, SalesAi operates at the forefront of next-generation AI infrastructure for the enterprise.

Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for his relentless focus on innovation, growth, and execution, Devin is a frequent speaker at AI summits, SaaS conferences, and startup accelerators. He shares frameworks for building AI-first companies, mastering speed-to-lead, and turning automation into a long-term competitive moat.

Whether addressing engineers, operators, or enterprise leaders, Devin brings actionable insight, bold vision, and a direct communication style that challenges convention and inspires results.

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FRED BAYS

Director of Incubation
Flagship Enterprise Center
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Ethics in AI

Fred Bays is a passionate communicator who helps leaders unlock their full potential, so they can produce the results they want relationally and professionally.

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Fred planted a church that he led for 15 years before stepping away due to cancer treatments in 2012. He is an author of “Fred Talk: Inspiration and Truth from a Friend” sharing his story overcoming cancer, depression and a career change all in the same year. He is a serial entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses, including a painting business that generated $2MM in revenue, and is a speaker and consultant.

He is the Director of Incubation at Flagship Enterprise Center leading a coaching and conferencing program for business owners.  

Fred also coaches high school football, and serves his local church. He's been married to Dyan since 1992 and has three grown children and 3 grandchildren. He lives near Indianapolis, Indiana. He is also a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye fan!

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Kirby Gilliam

Founder
PlainSong Music Services
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Guiding your Team in How to Use AI

Kirby Gilliam, a board-certified music therapist, is the founder of PlainSong Music Services in Anderson. Established in 2016, PlainSong offers Board Certified Music Therapy, private studio lessons, and public speaking for organizations looking to advocate or learn about music therapy.

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Born and raised in Anderson, Kirby decided to become a board-certified music therapist after working as a music educator in the public school system. Kirby saw the power of music in addressing non-musical needs of her students and believed her community needed this service.  

Kirby started PlainSong as a way to serve her community through music. Kirby works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatrics, dementia patients, mental health patients, and more. When Kirby is not working, she enjoys spending her free time with her husband Steven, children Eliza and Henry, and her two dogs, Dexter and Dinah.

breakout: beginner

Jean Poole

Founder
E Cubed Performance
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AI 101 for Non-Techies: Learning How to Use Prompts

Jean is the CEO, founder, and chief performance officer of E Cubed Performance, LLC, a leadership training, and development company.

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She is an international transformation coach who has worked with more than 400 small business owners in the US, London, and Africa to help them scale their companies and organizations.

She is certified as an AI Prompt Engineer after completing 48 hours of coursework provided by Blaizing Academy of Indianapolis. Jean has been instrumental in building the ecosystem to support women- and minority-owned businesses across Indiana. She is also certified with the city of Indianapolis as a Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and as an SBA WOSB, eligible for federal government contracting. Her specialty areas are re-Imagined workplaces, inclusive cultures, and remote and hybrid teams training.
 
In addition, she has worked with numerous organizations to support emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and overall workplace wellness. She co-founded her first leadership training company in 1998, where Jean and her team designed and delivered training programs and retreats via live and virtual workshops globally for 10 years. She has 20 years of experience in executive sales, market development, and leadership training roles for three of the top 10 pharmaceutical firms and the top market research firm in the world.

She brings another 5 years of owning a multi-year, award-winning insurance agency. Her teams led the state in retirement planning, life insurance, and bank and financial service products. Jean is comfortable and effective working with all levels of individuals and leaders as a result of her long and varied background working with the dynamics of human behavior.

Breakout: Intermediate

Nash Haywood

Head of Global Digital Marketing
Cloudflare
Nash Haywood

Creating Your Own Chat GPT Assistant to Save Time

Nash Haywood is a seasoned B2B SaaS marketing leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth, digital, and demand generation strategy at top-performing companies like Cloudflare, Gong, Genesys, and ESET.

Breakout: Advanced

David Inman

Founder, VP of Partnerships
SalesAi
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Beyond Automation: Building a High-Trust AI-Driven Sales Organization

David Inman is a sales leader, entrepreneur, and growth architect known for turning early-stage chaos into scalable revenue engines.

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As VP of Sales at Kennected, he scaled the team from 7 to 76 top producers and drove 300%+ YoY revenue growth, earning the company back-to-back Inc. 5000 awards and a spot at #438 fastest-growing company in America before its successful exit in 2023.

Post-exit, David became a founding partner for SalesAi, where he led GTM and sales execution as VP of Sales. In just 8 months, he built and scaled a 16-rep team that drove over $6M in new ARR, positioning the company as a category leader in AI-powered voice for sales and customer success. Today, he serves as VP of Partnerships, spearheading strategic alliances and channel growth to expand global reach.

Off the sales floor, David is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for his sharp stage presence and no-fluff delivery. He’s spoken at national conferences, sales summits, and tech events across the U.S., helping audiences rethink how they build, scale, and lead modern revenue teams.

David’s career includes service in the U.S. Air Force as a Behavioral Psych specialist, multiple exits as an entrepreneur, and national recognition as a Sandler Sales Trainer. Whether on stage or in the boardroom, he brings tactical clarity, growth obsession, and a deep playbook for building revenue machines that last.

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In Partnership With:

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Muncie Innovation Connector