AFLA Conference Archives-Keynote: Julie Holmes

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In her keynote presentation, tech founder and AI expert Julie Holmes energized the audience with a lively exploration of artificial intelligence’s transformative potential in business. Drawing from her extensive background in enterprise technology and the automotive industry, Julie emphasized that AI is both overwhelming and immensely helpful, and identified three categories of AI users: enthusiasts, reluctant adopters, and the uninformed. She highlighted the urgency for organizations to adapt, sharing insights from AI readiness assessments showing that while 99% of leaders recognize AI's impact, over half lack formal AI training, and only 10% feel they are effectively integrating it.<br /><br />Julie introduced a “2060-20 model” for effective AI collaboration: humans lead with strategy and context (20%), AI processes and generates output (60%), and humans perform critical review and refinement (20%). She warned against over-relying on AI without proper guidance and stressed the importance of human oversight, creative input, and ethical considerations.<br /><br />Through engaging examples—from simplifying communications across generations to analyzing policies and creating marketing content—she demonstrated AI’s capabilities in enhancing productivity, communication, and innovation. Julie stressed the need to overcome “proximity bias,” encouraging leaders to expand beyond familiar solutions by reimagining possibilities with AI.<br /><br />She concluded with a call to action: embracing AI not just as users but as empowered collaborators to transform organizations. Her message was clear: AI is here to augment human potential, but success depends on leadership, continuous learning, and a human-centered approach that balances automation with empathy and critical thinking. Julie urged the audience to pivot from being impressed by AI to being activated by it, embracing this pivotal moment for innovation and growth.

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Location Marco Island, FL

Year 2025

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2025

Marco Island, FL

Artificial Intelligence

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Human-AI Interaction

AI Ethics

Leadership in AI

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AI in Business

AI Productivity

AI Innovation