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Join 400+ local professionals for a half-day of networking, expert sessions and a keynote lunch

Wednesday, October 2, 2025 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
(includes breakfast/lunch)
Casino Del Sol

Summit Kickoff Speaker:

The Future of AI

Tomás Díaz De La Rubia
Senior VP for Research & Innovation University of Arizona

Imagine a future where every cancer patient receives care tailored precisely to their genetic makeup. Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, that future is taking shape today. AI-powered tools are already transforming health care. They enable earlier and more accurate diagnoses, speed up the discovery of new treatments and make precision medicine possible at scale. These same technologies are reshaping essential systems from agriculture and water to national security, mining, energy and climate modeling. At the University of Arizona, this work is happening now. Learn how faculty and students are using data and AI to address challenges that matter to Arizonans.

Keynote Lunch Speaker:

The State of Raytheon

Sam Deneke
President, Air & Space Defense Systems Raytheon, an RTX Business

Hear an exclusive State of Raytheon address, including key initiatives, new technologies and Raytheon’s commitment to education, workforce development and local impact in Tucson and Southern Arizona.

Morning Session:

AI driven leadership:
Thriving in Turbulent Times

Scott McKain
Author and CEO
The Distinction Group

Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry—but success isn’t about the technology itself. It’s about the leaders who know how to use it to create clarity, inspire innovation and earn trust in a time of constant disruption. Author Scott McKain will reveal how entrepreneurs and business leaders can harness AI not to replace people, but to elevate performance and strengthen relationships. Discover how to turn turbulence into opportunity by leading with AI; ways to balance cutting-edge technology with the human touch that customers and employees demand; and a framework for building distinction that ensures your business thrives—even when the marketplace is unpredictable.

Created exclusively for The Chamber of Southern Arizona by one of the world’s leading experts on digital marketing, this workshop will cover the core elements of a successful marketing strategy, taking into consideration the budget and time constraints of running a business. Effective online marketing tools will be emphasized, along with strategies to use them together to amplify each other and save time. Advanced marketers will learn new tricks, but beginners will never feel lost.

Morning Session: