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AI Reality Check: Cutting Through the Hype and Bracing for What’s Next

Is AI really everything it promises to be? Or are we building castles in the cloud? Join us for AI Reality Check, a candid conversation that separates signal from noise in the current AI landscape. This session goes beyond shiny tools and inflated headlines to unpack where today’s AI capabilities actually stand, and how small businesses and startups can meaningfully engage with them.

Led by Migal Van As, creative technologist, commercial photographer, and founder of the award-winning Intervate, this session combines technical depth, strategic thinking, and creative insight.

What to Expect

A grounded, non-sensationalist assessment of AI’s real capabilities in 2025: Understand what AI can and cannot do - today - and how far off some of the promises really are.Clear guidelines for startups and small businesses: Practical ideas on how to approach AI adoption in cost-effective, meaningful ways without falling into the “buzzword trap.”A look ahead: 5-year foresight on the deeper impacts of AI: Explore how AI may influence employment, relationships, population trends, and geopolitical stability.Frameworks for balancing productivity and purpose: Learn how to think about AI not just as a tool for efficiency, but as a force reshaping human connection and identity.Creative insight from a rare hybrid professional: Hear from Migal Van As, a technologist, strategist, and commercial photographer, on how AI intersects with imagination, storytelling, and new forms of expression.

Who Should Attend

Startup Founders & Operators: Looking to integrate AI tools strategically and avoid hype-driven decision-making.Product Managers & Tech Leads: Seeking clarity on the maturity of current AI systems and realistic implementation paths.Creative Professionals & Content Teams: Curious about how AI can augment—not replace—human creativity.Business Strategists & Consultants: Interested in how AI trends intersect with broader economic and societal shifts.Investors & Innovation Leaders: Looking for grounded insights on where AI is actually headed—and what’s just noise.Policymakers & Ecosystem Builders: Focused on ethical foresight and the socio-political implications of emerging tech.