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AI Collaborate 2025 | Smooth Sailing
Nov. 12th-13th
The Sawgrass Marriott
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Featured AI Industry Experts
Gain guidance from the top industry leaders steering today’s advancements.
Two Days of Innovation
Set sail for two days full of AI insights and breakthroughs.
Networking Opportunities
Great opportunities to connect, collaborate and chart what’s next in AI.
Conference Schedule
Day One: Wednesday, November 12
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM | Check-In | |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome | Ted Willich, Chief Executive Officer, NLP Logix |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote | TBD | To Be Announced |
| 10:00 AM-10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Presentation | Healthcare AI Use Case | Chris Long, Chief Process Officer, Supplemental Health Care |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Presentation | Tech Spec | Stephen Toloczko, Vice President of Contracts & Proposals, Andromeda |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Presentation | Surprise Guest | |
| 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Presentation | Gen AI: Do’s and Don’ts | Michael Privat, Chief Data & Engineering Officer, Availity |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Panel | Agentic AI/RPA | Matt Berseth, Chief Information Officer, NLP Logix (Moderator)
Russ Dixon, VP of Operations, WellSky Michael Privat, Chief Data & Engineering Officer, Availity Alexander Kushnir, Principal Engineer, Scribd |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break | |
| 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Presentation | AI Use Case | |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Daily Wrap Up | Ted Willich, Chief Executive Officer, NLP Logix |
| 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Reception |
Day Two: Thursday, November 13
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM | Check-In | |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome | Ted Willich, Chief Executive Officer, NLP Logix |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote | Surprise Speaker |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Presentation | AI Discovery | Joe McCullough, President & CEO, VONA Case Management |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Presentation | AI Use Case | Jason Peoples, Director of Technology and Innovation, Mary Free Bed |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Presentation | AI Use Case | Dr. Fabian Consbruck, Founder/CEO, Intuitive Psychological Assessments |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Panel | The Future of Work | Matt Berseth, Chief Information Officer, NLP Logix (Moderator)
Dr. Freeman, Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Mayo Brian Verkamp, Vice President and CIO, UNF Lori Hock, CEO, Opptly |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break | |
| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Presentation | AI Use Case | |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Presentation | Special | |
| 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Day 2 Wrap Up/Questions | Ted Willich, Chief Executive Officer, NLP Logix |
Featured Presenters
Ted Willich
Chief Executive Officer
NLP Logix
Ted Willich has more than 20 years of experience founding and leading high-growth companies. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NLP Logix, a leading AI and machine learning company based in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Willich also serves as President of the Board of Directors for The King Tide Foundation and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Community First Credit Union.
Dr. Brian Verkamp
Vice President and CIO
UNF
With a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Brian Verkamp brings over two decades of leadership in higher education technology. As an innovative and inclusive IT executive, Dr. Verkamp is recognized for his strategic vision and ability to align complex initiatives with institutional goals. His success stems from a keen understanding of the “big picture” and a commitment to delivering results that serve all stakeholders. Grounded in both professional expertise and community engagement, Brian continues to drive transformative outcomes across academic and administrative landscapes.
Dr. Fabian Consbruck
Owner
Hidden Peaks Psychology
Dr. Fabian Consbruck is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in neuropsychology, health psychology, and psychopharmacology. He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree and a bachelor’s degree from the American Military University. He has over 17 years of experience working in various civilian and government settings, including psychiatric hospitals, primary care clinics, and private neuropsychological practices. His areas of expertise include the assessment and treatment of dementia, chronic medical conditions, and severe mental illness.
Dr. William Freeman
Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery
Mayo Clinic
Dr. William Freeman is recognized globally for his clinical and academic achievements, and has more than 250 peer-reviewed publications, including 3 textbooks that have influenced the field of hospital neurology, neurocritical care, and stroke care. Dr. Freeman is professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic, where he also practices as a neurointensivist.
Alexander Kushnir
Principal Engineer
Scribd
Alexander Kushnir is a seasoned Data Architect and Tech Lead of the Data Engineering Team at Scribd, bringing nearly two decades of experience in the software engineering domain. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise in distributed computing, cloud architecture, and big data technologies.
Jason Peoples
Director of Technology and Innovation
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Jason Peoples serves as the Director of Technology and Innovation at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. In this role, he leads the hospital’s digital transformation initiatives and is at the forefront of integrating virtual care into rehabilitation practices. His work focuses on increasing patient access to care across all clinical service lines within the Mary Free Bed system. Mr. Peoples has a deep passion for leveraging technology to improve healthcare, and he has been instrumental in establishing and implementing telehealth services for underserved populations.
Joe McCullough
President & CEO
VONA Case Management
Joe McCullough is the President & CEO of VONA Case Management, a leading provider of medical case management services for the workers’ compensation and auto no-fault markets. With over two decades of experience in the workers’ compensation industry, he brings a strong background in leadership and operations. Mr. McCullough has a proven track record of developing compassionate, high-achieving teams and a people-first leadership style.
Lori Hock
Chief Executive Officer
Opptly
Lori Hock is a Global Professional Services executive and board member with over 30 years of experience and broad proficiency in business incubation, growth strategy, execution and restructuring. She is a Human Capital Management industry expert with a proven track record of driving strategic vision, organizational design, transformative innovation and change management working with both established enterprises and scaling businesses. Ms. Hock is a dynamic leader with a reputation for execution and driving profitable growth through the development of high-performance teams, operational excellence, and empowering organizations with workforce analytics and cloud-based solutions.
Michael Privat
Chief Data & Engineering Officer
Availity
Michael Privat is an accomplished technology executive and influential leader with extensive expertise in designing and overseeing large-scale cloud-based initiatives. Recognized for his direct approach, getting things done, his ability to innovate with technology and for his ability to build and shape elite technology teams. Mr. Privat is passionate about cloud, data science and AI, and with a deep interest in leveraging transformative technologies to drive business success and innovation.
Chris Long
Chief Process Officer
Supplemental Health Care
Chris Long is Chief Process Officer, responsible for the company’s shared services, compliance, and operational support teams. His focus is on driving operational efficiencies and process improvements in order to deliver the best service possible to the company’s clients, talent, and internal team. Chris has been with Supplemental Health Care for over 20 years, developing a comprehensive knowledge of the industry. His expertise in areas including training, team building, leading process improvement taskforces, data visualization, and compliance/risk management ensures the company delivers on its promise. He is a Six Sigma Green Belt and a former Staff Sergeant with the United States Army Reserves.
Russ Dixon
Vice President of Operations
WellSky
As Vice President of Operations at WellSky, Russ Dixon oversees global operations and technology innovation for the Advisory and Outsourced Services (AOS) business lines. With over 20 years of experience in information technology and business transformation, Mr. Dixon is passionate about finding the right mix of technology and process to solve complex business problems.
Stephen Toloczko
VP of Contracts and Proposals
Andromeda Systems Incorportated
Stephen Toloczko is the Vice President of Contracts & Proposals at Andromeda Systems Incorporated, where he is responsible for contract management and proposals. With over a decade of experience in the field, he is also a Certified Federal Contracts Manager. He has previously held roles in contracts, sales, and account management.