Better Business Bureau^® of Michigan is hosting the Blaze AI Summit on July 14 at The Goei Center in Grand Rapids.

This one-day, high-impact experience is designed to help business leaders move from AI curiosity to real-world application. Attendees will see live demonstrations, explore real use cases, and leave with clear next steps they can apply immediately in their business.

Key Details

July 14 | The Goei Center, Grand Rapids
Early Bird Special: $249.99 through June 5 (save $50)

Why This Event Matters

• See live demonstrations of AI tools, not just presentations
• Learn how AI applies across marketing, operations, and decision-making
• Walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately
• Understand how AI is changing how customers find and choose businesses
• Learn how to use AI responsibly while protecting customer trust
• Bring your team to learn together, align faster, and apply ideas immediately

Featured Speakers

Tal Goldhamer – Award-winning executive, former Ernst & Young Senior Partner and Chief Learning Officer, and a global leader in AI learning experiences.

Jonathan Liebert – AI thought leader, founder of The AI Collective for Colorado, and author of Thought Partner, focused on ethical AI, innovation, and the future of human-centered business transformation.

Drew Veach – CMS and AI Strategy Lead at Grand Rapids-based BizStream, digital experience expert, and host of AI Lab Unfiltered, a podcast exploring practical, real-world applications of AI for business.

Rebekah E. Dopp – Global CEO of BBB, Inc., leading the modernization of BBB into a global trust infrastructure for the AI economy with more than two decades of leadership across technology, media, and institutional transformation.

Lisa Frohnapfel – President and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Michigan, focused on advancing trusted business practices, marketplace leadership, and responsible AI adoption across Michigan’s business community.

Additional expert speakers, breakout session leaders, and panelists will be teaching and leading discussions throughout the day.