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Make AI
Usable, Useful
& Delightful

AI × UX Summit
by StratMinds  
April 25-27,
2024

Honolulu, Hawaii
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Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience, where great AI meets amazing UX!
Why attend Swell AI?

At StratMinds, we stand by the conviction that the winners of the AI race will be determined by great UX.

Our mission is to bring together brilliant minds in the fields of AI and UX crafting AI with the utmost care and consideration. Our goal is to develop AI products and solutions that are not only intelligent and highly capable but also exceptionally intuitive, enjoyable, and delightful to use.

As we push the boundaries of what's possible with AI, we're laser-focused on thoughtfully designing solutions that blend right into the real world and people's daily lives - solutions that genuinely benefit humans in meaningful ways.

Who is it for?

Builders

Builders, founders, and product leaders actively creating new AI products and solutions, with a deep focus on user empathy.

Leaders

UX leaders and experts - designers, researchers, engineers - working on AI projects and shaping exceptional AI experiences.

Investors

Investors and VC firms at the forefront of AI.

Organizers

AI × UX
Summit by:
StratMinds

Sponsors
Event Location

Honolulu has emerged as a strategic hub for AI innovation, energized by recent AI events like ICML 2023. Our Hawaiian location bridges East and West, offering natural beauty and an inviting aloha spirit

The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Waikiki will be the venue, offering upscale accommodations with ocean views. This high-end setting allows for both productive learning and leisure activities.

Join us at Honolulu,
sunny Hawaii

Who is Speaking?

We've brought together a unique group of speakers, including AI builders, UX and product leaders, and forward-thinking investors.

Hamudi Naana
CTO/Co-founder
Portal AI
Chris Messina
Product Leader, Hashtag inventor
Ride Home AI fund
Pete Fleming
Head of User Research
Google Gemini
Sara Vienna
VP of Design
Metalab
Rebecca Evanhoe
Conversational Designer
Slang AI
Nanea Reeves
CEO/Founder
Tripp
John Whaley
Founder, Inception Studio
& Redcoat AI
Stanford University
Soojin Jeong
AIUX lead,
Google DeepMind
Peter Kater
Platinum selling pianist/composer/producer
Grammy Award winner
Hamudi Naana
CTO/Co-founder
Portal AI
Chris Messina
Product Leader, Hashtag inventor
Ride Home AI fund
Pete Fleming
Head of User Research
Google Gemini
Sara Vienna
VP of Design
Metalab
Rebecca Evanhoe
Conversational Designer
Slang AI
Nanea Reeves
CEO/Founder
Tripp
John Whaley
Founder, Inception Studio
& Redcoat AI
Stanford University
Soojin Jeong
AIUX lead,
Google DeepMind
Peter Kater
Platinum selling pianist/composer/producer
Grammy Award winner
Tommy Petrov
Co-founder, Stealth | Ex Meta | Ex Snap
Danielle Krettek Cobb
Chief Creative Advisor, Hume AI
Google Empathy Lab Founder
Anton Borzov
Partner, StratMinds VC I Founding Designer @WhatsApp, @Neeva
Aaron Veale
Co-founder/CEO
Blossom
Kirill Lazarev
CEO/Founder
Lazarev.
Summer Kim
AI+UX Partner, StratMinds VC I Previously @WhatsApp/Meta @Google @Roblox @Microsoft
Madeline Frechette
Founding Designer
Chroma
Rosalyn Mahashin
Co-Founder, VP Marketing
Resilient Moment
David Tapp
General Partner,
Metalab Ventures
Richard Jhang
CEO
of STRATMINDS
Tommy Petrov
Co-founder, Stealth | Ex Meta | Ex Snap
Danielle Krettek Cobb
Chief Creative Advisor, Hume AI
Google Empathy Lab Founder
Anton Borzov
Partner, StratMinds VC I Founding Designer @WhatsApp, @Neeva
Aaron Veale
Co-founder/CEO
Blossom
Kirill Lazarev
CEO/Founder
Lazarev.
Summer Kim
AI+UX Partner, StratMinds VC I Previously @WhatsApp/Meta @Google @Roblox @Microsoft
Madeline Frechette
Founding Designer
Chroma
Rosalyn Mahashin
Co-Founder, VP Marketing
Resilient Moment
David Tapp
General Partner,
Metalab Ventures
Richard Jhang
CEO
of STRATMINDS

Event agenda

Swell AI brings together people who share a common goal: to make AI more than just useful. We want to make it more user-friendly, useful, and delightful.

    Kickoff:
    April 25 (Thursday)

  • 02:00 – 03:00 PM:

    Registration I Ice-cream & Networking (Ritz-Carlton Diamond tower lobby)

  • 03:00 – 05:00 PM:
    Option A

    Roundtable discussions

    3:00 – 3:45 PM
    Executive Theater
    Advancement in AI that changes how we approach UX
    Anton Borzov
    3:00 – 3:45 PM
    Business Lounge
    Trust by Design: Embedding Privacy and IP Rights in AI Development
    Tommy Petrov
    4:00 – 4:45 PM
    Executive Theater
    Personalization and hyper-personalized experiences with AI examples
    Rosalyn Mahashin
    4:00 – 4:45 PM
    Business Lounge
    Ethical Considerations in AI-Enhanced UX
    Ario Jafarzadeh
  • 03:30 – 05:00 PM:
    Option B

    Wellness Exploration

    Fort DeRussy
    Beach Park
    Mindful walking & Hawaiian shave ice
    Ritz pool
    Pool relaxation
    Waikiki Beach
    Beach Walk
    Ritz Gym
    Personal Training
  • 5:30 - 7:00 PM:
    VIP only

    Welcome Reception with special music performance and sound bath by multiple Grammy Award-winning Peter Kater

    5:30 - 6:30 PM
    Peter Kater Performance + Piano Sound Bath
    6:30 - 7:30 PM
    Hors d'Oeuvres Reception
  • 7:30 - 8:00 PM:
    VIP only

    Birds of Feather | Open mic on how AI x UX changes everything (or not!)

    • Go to Day Two
    Go to Day Three

    Main Day:
    April 26 (Friday)

  • 6:30 - 8:30 AM:

    Sunrise Wellness I Start the Day with Surfing or Yoga

  • 8:30 - 9:00 AM:

    Networking Breakfast I Musubis, Baked Goods and Coffee/Tea

  • 9:00 - 9:30 AM:

    Opening | Words of Welcome from StratMinds

  • 9:30 - 10:30 AM:

    Keynotes I Understanding Data, AI and People

    9:30 - 10:00 AM
    Building an Effective Data Strategy via UX
    John Whaley
    10:00 - 10:30 AM
    GenAI User Insights: Understanding Cultural and Social Nuances in AI Adoption and Human-AI Interaction
    Soojin Jeong
  • 10:30 - 10:40 AM:

    Quick Break

  • 10:40 - 12:00 PM:

    Keynotes I Enhancing Relationships with AI

    10:40 - 11:10 AM
    Designing for Our Relationship with AI
    Sara Vienna
    11:10 - 11:40 AM
    AI Ruined Everything. Now What?
    Chris Messina
    11:40 - 12:00 PM
    Rational and Emotional AI: Bridging Thought and Feeling in AI Design
  • 12:00 - 1:15 PM:

    Midday Break I Lunch (QUIORA, Ritz-Carlton)

    Soak up the sun at QUIORA's outdoor seating area while savoring a refreshing lunch and continuing the morning's stimulating discussions.
  • 1:15 - 2:40 PM:

    Panel Discussions I The “Good, bad and ugly” series

    1:15 - 1:55 PM
    Startup Panel
    Real Stories from the AI Frontline
    Avi Fein
    2:00 - 2:40 PM
    VC Panel
    Shaping the Future of AI Startups
    Chris Messina
  • 2:40 - 3:00 PM:

    Coffee Break with Hawaiian Sweets

    Connect with speakers and fellow attendees over Hawaiian sweets during this break. Continue today's conversations in the fresh air, fostering informal and lively discussions.
  • 3:00 - 4:00 PM:

    Lighting Round I My AI+UX stories (research, design and product POVs)

    3:00 - 3:20 PM
    Aaron's story: co-founder, Blossom (CEO/researcher focus)
    Aaron Veale
    3:20 - 3:40 PM
    Mads' story: foundering designer, Chroma (designer focus)
    Madeline Frechette
    3:40 - 4:00 PM
    Avi's story: co-founder, Kinship AI (founder/product focus)
  • 4:00 - 4:20 PM:

    Open mic for Unconference Topics | You be the judge - select our topics for tomorrow!

  • 4:30 - 6:00 PM:
    Optional

    Wellness Exploration

    Beach Park
    Fort DeRussy
    Mindful walking & Hawaiian shave ice
    Ritz pool
    Pool relaxation
    Tripp (VR)
    Business Lounge
    Immersive mindfulness experience
    Waikiki Beach
    Beachside Walks
  • 6:30 - 8:30 PM:

    Swell Reception and Fireworks (Horizon Terrace reception)

    • Go to Day One
    Go to Day Three

    ⁠⁠Unplugged:
    April 27 (Saturday)

  • 6:30 - 8:30 AM:

    Sunrise Wellness I Start the Day with Surfing or Yoga

  • 8:30 - 9:00 AM:

    Networking Breakfast I Musubis, Baked Goods and Coffee/Tea

  • 9:00 - 9:30 AM:

    Final Day Kickoff | Insights from StratMinds + Sponsors

  • 9:30 - 11:00 AM:

    Keynotes I Advancing AI Integration and User Experience

    9:30 - 10:00 AM
    What Makes a Conversation 'Usable'?
    Rebecca Evanhoe
    10:00 - 10:30 AM
    Building for Long-Term Value - Why Retention Should Be Your Top Priority
    Pete Fleming
    10:30 - 11:00 AM
    Navigating AI Design Complexities
    Kirill Lazarev
  • 11:00 - 11:10 AM:

    Break

  • 11:10 - 12:10 PM:

    Keynotes I Hyper-Personalization and Beyond: Elevating AI Interactions

    11:10 - 11:40 AM
    Harnessing Agentic Systems: Building Hyper-Personalized Products with Purpose
    11:40 - 12:10 PM
    Kokua AI: Using AI to Support Emotional Wellbeing
    Nanea Reeves
  • 12:00 - 1:15 PM:

    Midday Break I Lunch (QUIORA, Ritz-Carlton)

    Soak up the sun at QUIORA's outdoor seating area while enjoying a refreshing lunch and continuing the morning's stimulating discussions.
  • 1:15 - 2:00 PM:

    UX Panel Discussions I “Making AI useful, usable and delightful”

    Metalab
    Google Gemini
    Chroma
    Slang AI
    Moderated by:
    Madeline Frechette
  • 2:00 - 2:30 PM:

    Coffee Break with Gelato & Hawaiian Sweets

    Engage with speakers and attendees while enjoying gelato and Hawaiian sweets by the pool and terrace. Continue the day's discussions in a relaxed, open-air setting.
  • 2:30 - 4:15 PM:

    Unconference Discussions I Choose Your Focus!

    2:30 - 3:20 PM:
    Small Group Discussions
    QUIORA
    Outdoor
    Participate in intimate table discussions on selected topics with small groups of 4-5 participants. Delve into deep conversations in a relaxed outdoor setting.
    3:25 - 4:15 PM
    Larger Group Discussions
    Horizon Terrace
    Business Lounge
    Executive Theater
    Indoor
    Engage in broader conversations with 10-15 participants per group. Explore a range of unconference themes in a dynamic indoor environment.
  • 4:20 - 4:30 PM:

    Closing: Farewell Until Next Time!

  • 4:30 - 6:00 PM:
    Optional

    Wellness Exploration

    Fort DeRussy
    Beach Park
    Mindful walking & Hawaiian shave ice
    Ritz pool
    Pool relaxation
    Tripp (VR)
    Business Lounge
    Immersive mindfulness experience
    Waikiki Beach
    Beachside Walks
  • 6:30 - 8:30 PM:
    Optional

    Self-Organized Affinity Dinners

    Gather for informal dinners with peers who share similar interests—or discover new perspectives! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking and conversation.
    • Go to Day One
    Go to Day Two

Wellness Exploration

We understand the importance of rejuvenating mind and body for more meaningful connections and insights. Beyond just insights on AI and UX, attendees can expect a well-rounded experience designed to engage both intellectually and experientially.

We've thoughtfully organized networking events to facilitate valuable connections with peers. Additionally, interactive unconference sessions will provide opportunities for deeper exploration into applying AI+UX concepts.

Join Us

For this first April event, we're currently inviting a select group of attendees, as we're focusing on a specialized group:

AI
UX practitioners

If you're interested in joining us this April, as well as future events, please fill out this form to get in touch. We're eager to hear about your projects and goals, and we'd like to get to know you and explore how we can support you.

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