There’s less than a month to go before the debut of HumanX, and the excitement is palpable across our AI practice, as well as among thought leaders and the press who are planning to attend. The event brings together leaders across tech, business, and policy who are looking for actionable insights and practical, real-world applications of AI.
The entrepreneurs and veterans of big tech companies like Google and Microsoft who launched HumanX seek to redefine the conference experience.
We sat down with co-founder Stefan Weitz to hear how they’re doing just that while touching on some of the AI trends he is most closely following.
It’s gonna feel more like a festival than a tradeshow. That’s for damn sure!
Jess Bettencourt (JB): Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us, Stefan. There’s so much excitement around HumanX. What can attendees expect at the event?
Stefan Weitz (SF): HumanX isn’t just another AI conference – it’s designed to be the most valuable three days of the year for anyone involved in AI.
First off, HumanX is completely editorial, with all speakers curated by the team. There’s no pay-to-play content, which most people don’t realize. Most conferences are sold to the highest bidders, which is why most conference speakers are terrible – they’re just paying their way on stage. That’s something we knew we didn’t want. Additionally, about a third of the speakers are also conducting round tables, masterclasses, workshops, or Q&As in addition to their sessions, which is unique. This is the only time that a business leader is going to be able to sit down with Kevin Weil, Vinod Khosla, or other speakers who are truly AI leaders.
We also developed an optimized AI journey to help attendees maximize their time on-site. We pre-select activities and sessions based on your interests, what you browsed, and your title and role. This reduces the chaos of an event, which is arguably the most exhausting part—figuring out where you should be.
Great networking is something else I’m super excited about. Our programming includes a solution bridge, which connects buyers and sellers of technology, and Venture Connect, which pairs VCs with AI startups. We also have a great show floor full of fun – including a puppy park and photo booth for headshots. It’s gonna feel more like a festival than a tradeshow. That’s for damn sure!
JB: Wow, that’s incredible! We imagine creating this from scratch must have been a lot of work. What are you most proud of when reflecting on your creation of HumanX?
SF: I’m proud that we’re actually building something that solves a problem. The reality is AI is moving so quickly, and executives are drowning in hype, uncertainty, and conflicting information. We’re building something that allows people to cut through the noise because we share real practical guidance.
Additionally, we’re fostering a great community of practitioners, business leaders, and AI experts. Even after the event wraps, we’ll keep the community going. People don’t attend conferences just for the content; they come for the connections. They come to meet people like them who can help them, who can share their pain and misery, and celebrate their successes. That’s why people are coming. The community and experience are unlike any other.
JB: You mentioned the AI hype that many are grappling with. I have to ask, what AI trends are you watching most closely? What topics are you most interested in hearing more about on-site?
SF: There are so many that are top of mind for me. One is the coming AI regulation wave, which will be complex and require really thoughtful approaches, not just for the U.S. but for all countries. Is this a new arms race, or is it something that actually creates a bounty for all? From there, how will regulation affect companies? How do they stay compliant? How do they move forward with innovation without being irresponsible?
I’m also keeping a close eye on the evolution of search and the death of traditional keyword search. Today, we can use multimodal interfaces in a conversational way, which seemed like complete science fiction a year and a half ago. This notion of search’s evolution is really fascinating.
Lastly, I am still very bullish on quantum and how that applies to AI quantum computing. The jury’s out, but we’re seeing some pretty incredible advancements in quantum computing and fusion energy, which will be required to run these things long-term.
Stefan, thank you for taking the time to speak with Inkhouse. HumanX takes place March 10-13 at Fontainebleau, Las Vegas. Learn more and register to attend here. Inkhouse will have staff onsite during the event; watch our social channels for updates and blog for a full recap.
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