Real-World Strategies for Marketers and Communicators
Presented by Talentless AI, Phyusion, and Raizon-8
AI Applied: Live is a series of live events, workshops, and keynotes for people who are done watching AI demos and ready to build with it. There is no one-size-fits-all in AI training, so we run a range of sessions: creative workshops where the room makes something real, and business sessions where teams decide what to do next.
This is not a hype parade. It’s an invitation to build.
We believe the next era of innovation won’t be defined by algorithms alone but by how we use them to amplify creativity, communication, and community. AI Applied is where those forces converge.
Every session ends the same way: you made something, and you know what to do next.
Events
June 22-26, 2026
Summer AI Intensive - Austin AI Alliance
Organizing Sponsors
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A creative and strategic AI studio helping brands navigate synthetic media, content automation, and marketing transformation.
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An AI-native agency building intelligent marketing systems for global brands.
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Workshop design and facilitation for human-centered AI learning and creativity.
Keynote Speakers
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CEO and Founder, Talentless AI
Steve Mudd is the founder of Talentless AI, an Austin-based creative studio using generative AI and synthetic media to push the limits of storytelling. A former Ogilvy strategist and NetApp marketing leader, Steve has shaped messaging for IBM, built content teams from scratch, and helped legacy brands like Britannica pivot to the future. He hosts AIAF—a snarky daily podcast dissecting the real drama behind artificial intelligence—and leads creative projects that mix satire, tech, and cultural commentary. He also once made an indie film. It was weird. He’s fine with that.
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Founder & Chief Strategist, Phyusion
Samantha is a veteran communications leader with over 25 years of agency experience, having led global teams and Fortune 100 brand campaigns across digital, PR, and corporate communications. As a former executive at 160over90 and Ketchum, Samantha shaped strategy for brands like Calvin Klein, Marriott, and Ubisoft. Today, she’s the co-founder of Phyusion, where she helps organizations build AI-native marketing systems. Samantha also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Institute for Public Relations and is a recognized voice in the future of comms, tech, and AI.
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Principal Consultant, Raizon-8
Jenn designs and facilitates workshops at the intersection of human creativity and AI, including co-creating the Dreambuilders program that guides participants from imagination to AI-made film in a single day. She also serves as Director of Community Engagement for Ignite Synergy and is an active facilitator with the Austin AI Alliance, where her work focuses on helping people of every age discover what they can make when clear thinking meets new tools.