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Innovate ’26 AI Summit at Life Pacific University Now Free to Attend

April 1

Life Pacific University announced that Innovate ’26, a one-day artificial intelligence and emerging technologies summit scheduled for April 11, is now free to attend following sponsorship support from Akasi Labs.

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The event will bring together business leaders, educators, non-profit and ministry professionals, and creatives from across Southern California for a day of keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and hands-on learning focused on practical AI integration.

Organizers say the goal of the summit is to help attendees move beyond general awareness of artificial intelligence and toward real-world application.

“As a dad and as a teacher, it is easy to see how important AI is going to be for the future, but it is a lot harder to know how to engage with it in the best way,” said Andrew Hawksworth, executive producer of Innovate ’26. “This conference is intended to help people, like me, to understand what the different tools out there are and how we can use them in our everyday processes.”

Focus on Practical Application

Innovate ’26 is designed to address common challenges organizations face when evaluating and adopting AI tools. The event will feature keynote sessions highlighting current technologies, along with workshops tailored to specific industries and use cases.

A central component of the summit is the Innovation Lab, where attendees can interact directly with AI platforms and connect with companies offering implementation support.

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Featured Speakers

The event will include keynote presentations from leaders working at the intersection of AI, business, and digital content:

  • Rox Codes, founder of Flightcast, will present “100 AI Tools in 10 Minutes,” offering a rapid overview of tools shaping the creator and digital economy. Codes has previously developed technology for major content creators and founded ThumbnailTest.com, which was later acquired.
  • Charles Lee, founder and CEO of Ideation, will deliver a closing keynote on “Human Authenticity in the Age of AI,” focusing on leadership, brand strategy, and maintaining human-centered thinking in an AI-driven landscape.

Additional speakers include:

  • Callista Dawson, Canva education creator, presenting on interactive content development using AI
  • Brian Davis, director of technology at One&All, focusing on AI integration for ministry and non-profits
  • Al Batinga, CEO of Digitized Learning, addressing leadership and decision-making in the AI era
  • Dr. George Hanshaw, director of digital learning solutions at Life Pacific University, presenting on AI and learning science
  • Andrew Psaltis, founder of Dragonfly Rising and Terrain ROI Intelligence, offering practical guidance on applying AI as a business tool

Event Experience and Schedule

The summit will run from 8:00 a.m. to early afternoon and includes structured networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and keynote presentations.

The day will begin with registration, breakfast, and a morning keynote, followed by multiple speaker sessions, the Innovation Lab experience, and a closing keynote.

Meals are included for attendees, with breakfast burritos provided in the morning and lunch catered by Chick-fil-A Glendora, along with additional refreshments during networking sessions.

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Registration Information

Innovate ’26 will take place on the campus of Life Pacific University in San Dimas. Organizers expect strong interest following the announcement that the event is now free.

Registration is available at i26summit.com.

Innovate ’26
April 11, 2026
8am – 1:30pm
Life Pacific University

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