At Nashville AI Week, Nicole Ayers—founder and CEO of Jumpsuit, an AI-powered creative agency—will lead a compelling session titled “Mind vs. Machine: Where Does Intelligence End & Consciousness Begin?” In this talk, Ayers explores the boundaries between human awareness and artificial intelligence, challenging us to consider whether machines can truly replicate consciousness or merely mimic intelligence. Drawing from her work at the intersection of technology and creativity, she’ll unpack the philosophical and practical questions surrounding AI’s role in cognition, creativity, and the human experience.
At Nashville AI Week 2025, Tom Utiger, IBM’s Global Offering Leader for Customer Services AI, will present “From Vibe Coding to Agents at the Enterprise.” In this session, Utiger will explore the evolution of AI development—from the intuitive, AI-assisted programming approach known as vibe coding to the deployment of intelligent agents that are transforming enterprise operations. Drawing from his extensive experience in data and technology transformation, he will discuss how these advancements are reshaping enterprise workflows and customer engagement strategies
