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The AI EXPERIENCE
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The Room Where AI Decisions Get Made. Business by day. Culture by night.
CHOOSE YOUR OUTCOME
DAY 1:
AI STRATEGY
Exclusive Executive &
VIP Intensive
A private residency for Leader and VIP Pass holders. Build your governance roadmap and join the inner circle of AI decision-makers before the main floor opens.
Day 2: BUSINESS EXCHANGE
Workshops, Demos & Media
The Expo Floor opens for live demos and Experience LIVE! recordings, ending with the Rooftop Happy Hour for all attendees.
DAY 3: SCALE & INNOVATION
Implementation & The Pitch
Get the technical blueprints and a personalized Career Roadmap to prove your worth. End the day at the Chase Bank Pitch Competition to see the future of AI in Business.
Meet the speakers
Daryan "D" Dehghanpisheh
GTM Leader | Co-Founder
GTM Leader at Palo Alto Networks & Co-Founder of Protect AI. Daryan specializes in scaling enterprise AI security and MLSecOps.
Crystal Chatam
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO of AIXP. A Cyber Executive and AI Risk & Strategist, Crystal is the architect of the AIXP ecosystem and co-host of Experience LIVE!
Shayde Christian
Chief Data Officer
Chief Data Officer at Cloudera. Shayde specializes in building trusted data foundations and operationalizing "Quantum-Ready" AI for the Global 2000.
Cerrone Grant
Founder & President
President of AIXP & Founder of Certified Energy. Cerrone is a high-stakes strategist specializing in AI infrastructure and energy sector deployment.
Rama Dhuwaraha
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer at UT Dallas. Rama is a transformative technology executive specializing in agile credentialing and the intersection of higher education and digital disruption.
Alinnette Casiano
Founder | TEDx Speaker
Founder of Growing Your EQ and TEDx Speaker. Alinnette is a high-performance coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for AI-driven leadership.
Reynaldo Gonzalez
IT/OT Cybersecurity Leader
IT/OT Cybersecurity Leader and AI Strategist. Reynaldo specializes in streamlining manufacturing operations and optimizing enterprise spend through AI.
Bemi Anjous
CISO
CISO of Operational Technology at Noble Corporation. Bemi is a cybersecurity veteran specializing in securing industrial offshore systems and the convergence of AI, OT, and IT.
Choose your Track
IMPLEMENT TRACK
Deploy agentic AI without getting fired. Frameworks, governance, and the team to build it. The Exchange is your talent market on Day 2.
01
EXCHANGE TRACK
Companies post real AI projects. You show up. You get hired. Scope work, sign contracts, build your Exchange.inc profile — all on-site.
02
INNOVATE TRACK
Sign your first enterprise customer. Demo your product. Pitch investors. Win deals. Startup Alley free for qualifying founders.
03
CULTURE Track
Business by day. Culture by night. Rooftop socials. Food trucks. AI art. Where the real connections happen.
04
LOCK IN THE EXPERIENCE
BASIC PASS
For: The Community and Career-shifters.
Access: 2-day entry to the Main Stage, Expo Floor, and Media Lounge.
$0
BUILDERS PASS
For: The Architects and Builders.
Access: Hands-on labs, masterclasses, and 90-day access to "The Blueprints" frameworks.
$97
content creator PASS.
VIP PASS
For: The Professionals.
Access: 3-day access including the Leadership Summit, AI match-making, and VIP Lounge.
$297
LEADERS PASS
For: The Executives and Decision Makers.
Access: Private strategy roundtables, Leadership Mixer social , and currated introductions; option for interview in Media Lounge.
$699
The best deals don’t happen in pitch decks.
They happen at networking socials.
BUSINESS BY DAY,
CULTURE BY NIGHT
WHO
IT’S FOR
Executives
Stop guessing your roadmap. Get the frameworks to lead an AI-native organization, establish governance, and connect with a vetted partner network.
Founders
Turn vision into a pipeline. Demo on the Exchange Floor, pitch to investors at the Chase Bank Pitch Competition, and sign enterprise deals.
Operators & Builders
Stop guessing your value. Get the execution frameworks and a Career Roadmap to prove your worth and connect with companies ready to hire.
Why the
exchange
The AI Opportunity Marketplace. Everyone converges. Day 2 on April 15th.
Companies post AI projects. Operators and builders get hired. Startups find enterprise customers. Investors meet founders. Deals happen in person. Contracts get signed.
Day 2 • April 15, 2026
Ready To Experience
AIXP 2026?
Frequent Asked
Questions
What makes this different from other AI conferences?
Three things:
1. Implementation focus, not theory. We show you what actually works in production.
2. The Exchange marketplace where real deals happen—companies post projects, professionals sign contracts on-site.
3. Houston culture—business by day, festival experiences by night. This isn’t another hotel ballroom event.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes. Paid EXECUTIVE, and VIP tickets include 90-day access to session recordings. PRO Pass holders get recordings for their specific track.
STARTER and EXPO passes don’t include recordings.
What's The Exchange?
Day 2’s marketplace where business happens in person. Companies post real projects ($50K+). Professionals showcase portfolios. Startups demo products. Deals get signed on-site.
Think: speed dating for business, but you leave with contracts. Included with all paid tickets.
What's the refund policy?
Full refund until March 15, 2026. 50% refund until April 1.
No refunds after April 1. Tickets are transferable—just email ticket@theaixp.com with attendee details.
Business by Day. Culture by Night.
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The AI Experience (AIXP)™: Business by Day. Culture by Night. Where industry players and the builders meet to bridge the gap between high-level tech and real-world hustle.
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