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In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, artificial intelligence is changing everything… Except the irreplaceable power of human connection. Business still runs on trust, collaboration and meaningful relationships. That’s where Human Interaction (H.I.) becomes your competitive advantage.

This keynote introduces the importance of Human Interaction (H.I.) in an AI-Driven World, a practical framework designed to help professionals build stronger networks, improve communication, lead with collaboration and create real belonging in the workplace. Whether you’re leading a team, growing a client base or navigating hybrid work, this session will re-ignite your focus on the human side of success.

Sponsored by

The date, TIME, & LOCATION

On

February 18, 2026

At

5:00 pm

in

General Session Room

what will you learn?

Learn about the power of the human side of business

Discover how the most successful people get farther

And much more!

Who is this Session for?

All attendees

All exhibitors and sponsors

about the speaker(s)

Thom Singer is the CEO of the Austin Technology Council and is an active keynote speaker for associations and companies who value the power of the human side of business. He is the expert who brings the message of relationships, trust, and accountability to your next meeting.

Thom  Singer has had a long career promoting “Community, Collaboration, and Conversations”. After a successful career in sales and marketing, he became a growth leadership speaker in 2009. A more than a later he has brought his high energy presentations and action-oriented content to over 1000 audiences.

Thom earned his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in 2014 and is committed to the business of meetings.  He is the author of 12 books and is the host of the “Making Waves At C-Level” podcast (and has been the paid host for several other interview shows). On these shows he has interviewed over 1000 business leaders and others with a focus on discovering how the most successful people get farther across the gap between potential and results.

He and his wife make their home in Austin, Texas and are the parents of two highly-spirited daughters