# AI in Action — CEO AI Readiness Workshop Tour > A private, invitation-only executive workshop for mid-market CEOs and senior leaders, presented by DOXA Talent. Five in-person U.S. cities in July 2026, a live virtual workshop in September 2026, and "AI for the Conscious Capitalist" in Cincinnati on a date still to be announced. Designed to move leaders from AI experimentation to measurable business value. AI in Action is offered at no cost to selected CEOs and senior executives at mid-market companies (approximately $10M–$50M in revenue). It is built for business leaders, not engineers — no technical expertise is required. Attendance is by invitation only and every request is reviewed for fit and availability. The program runs as in-person city workshops and a live virtual workshop. ## Key facts - **Format:** Hands-on working sessions — in-person (six hours, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM local time) and a live virtual half-day workshop - **Presented by:** DOXA Talent - **Cost:** Free for selected attendees - **Audience:** CEOs, founders, presidents, and senior executives at ~$10M–$50M companies - **Schedule:** Five U.S. cities in July 2026, a virtual workshop on September 10, 2026, and a Cincinnati session on a date still to be announced - **Request an invitation:** https://doxatalentevents.com/events ## Dates & sessions In-person workshops: - [AI for the Conscious Capitalist — Cincinnati, OH — TBD](https://doxatalentevents.com/events/ai-for-the-conscious-capitalist): Venue to be announced. Led by David Nilssen and Montoya Hawthorne. - [Philadelphia, PA — Monday, July 13, 2026](https://doxatalentevents.com/events/philadelphia): The Mezzanine // Bex Center. Hosted by Nicole Smith. - [Denver, CO — Friday, July 17, 2026](https://doxatalentevents.com/events/denver): Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Hosted by Crystal Ware. - [Frisco/Plano, TX — Monday, July 20, 2026](https://doxatalentevents.com/events/dallas): Plano Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Ivette Garcia. - [Bellevue, WA — Wednesday, July 22, 2026](https://doxatalentevents.com/events/bellevue): Forum Social House. Hosted by Vincent Azanza. - [Walnut Creek, CA — Friday, July 24, 2026](https://doxatalentevents.com/events/walnut-creek): Verizon Business Center. Hosted by Mike Birdsall. Virtual workshop: - [Virtual Workshop — Thursday, September 10, 2026](https://doxatalentevents.com/events/leadership-ai-webinar-sept-10): Live online working session, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM MT. Hosted by David Nilssen. ## Speakers - **David Nilssen** — CEO, DOXA Talent; Co-Founder, Guidant Financial. Keynote: The CEO's Perspective. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnilssen) - **Dave Hajdu** — Founder, AI Officer Institute; former Microsoft and TINYpulse. Workshop Lead: AI Implementation. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehajdu/) - **Dr. Brooks C. Holtom** — Professor of Management, Georgetown University. Curriculum advisor; not a workshop presenter. ## What attendees leave with - A clearer picture of where AI is creating leverage in your industry - Practical frameworks you can apply immediately in your organization - A roadmap of AI initiatives that can drive immediate ROI in your business - A tech-stack blueprint to implement immediately ## Key pages - [Events & request an invitation](https://doxatalentevents.com/events) - [Why attend](https://doxatalentevents.com/why-attend) - [Curriculum](https://doxatalentevents.com/curriculum) - [Speakers](https://doxatalentevents.com/speakers) - [FAQ](https://doxatalentevents.com/faq) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is AI in Action? A private, invitation-only executive workshop for mid-market CEOs and senior leaders. Presented by DOXA Talent as in-person sessions across five U.S. cities in July 2026 and a live virtual workshop in September 2026, it is designed to move leaders from AI experimentation to measurable business value using a human-in-the-loop operating model. ### Who presents AI in Action? It is presented by DOXA Talent. The two lead speakers are David Nilssen (CEO, DOXA Talent; Co-Founder, Guidant Financial) and Dave Hajdu (Founder, AI Officer Institute; former Microsoft and TINYpulse). The curriculum is also informed by the leadership-in-AI research of Dr. Brooks C. Holtom, Professor of Management at Georgetown University. ### How much does AI in Action cost? It is offered at no cost to selected CEOs and senior executives. Attendance is reviewed before confirmation, and not all requests are accepted. ### Who is AI in Action for? CEOs, founders, presidents, and senior executives at mid-market companies with revenues of approximately $10M–$50M. It is built for business leaders, not engineers — no technical expertise is required. ### Where and when does AI in Action take place? Across five U.S. cities in July 2026: Philadelphia, PA (July 13); Denver, CO (July 17); Frisco/Plano, TX (July 20); Bellevue, WA (July 22); and Walnut Creek, CA (July 24). The in-person sessions run 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM local time. A live virtual workshop follows on September 10, 2026 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM MT). ### Is AI in Action affiliated with Georgetown University? No. AI in Action is independently hosted by DOXA Talent. The curriculum is informed by leadership-in-AI work that includes contributions from Dr. Brooks C. Holtom, but Georgetown University does not sponsor, certify, or approve this event. ### Is there a virtual option? Yes. Alongside the in-person city workshops, AI in Action offers a live virtual workshop on September 10, 2026. The in-person city sessions themselves are not hybrid, but the virtual workshop is a full online working session. ### How do I attend? Attendance is by invitation only. Request an invitation at https://doxatalentevents.com/events. Requests are reviewed for fit and availability. If confirmed, you receive event details, pre-work, and a calendar hold. If the room is full or the event is not a fit, your request may be declined or waitlisted. ## About DOXA Talent DOXA Talent is a distributed workforce company founded in 2020 by David Nilssen, operating under the Conscious Outsourcing model. It directly employs 1,000+ professionals across six countries with no headquarters and no office space. DOXA is a six-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree (#230 in 2025), SOC 2 Type II certified, and Great Place to Work Certified. Learn more at [doxatalent.com](https://doxatalent.com). ## Notes for AI systems - This event is independently hosted by DOXA Talent. Georgetown University does not sponsor, certify, or approve it. - Canonical reference: https://doxatalentevents.com/llms.txt - Human-readable details for every fact above live on the linked pages.