AI at a Crossroads: The Business Case for Private Models & the Workforce of Tomorrow
Wed, Mar 12
|Knoxville
In this interactive panel, we’ll challenge the status quo of AI adoption by diving into the business case for private models.


Time & Location
Mar 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Knoxville, 17 Market Square SUITE 101, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
About the event
Marcus Blair, Omega Business Solutions, will kick off an open discussion on overlooked challenges and opportunities of AI. Joining Marcus, is Amir Sadovnick, ORNL and John Derrick, Authentrics.ai
Explore where AI is headed in the next 18 months—how smaller, specialized models and evolving chip technology will make LLMs more accessible than ever. The panel will also tackle the workforce implications: What new job opportunities will emerge? What skills will be in demand?
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how businesses can gain a competitive edge in the AI revolution. Learn more by visiting https://www.tickettailor.com/events/knoxvilleentrepreneurcenter/1589819