Save the date · Inaugural event · Chicago
BesTech Connect launches January 2027
Topic: AI Transformation in Practice — from pilot to real results
Real connections. Real lessons. Real AI results.
A new monthly evening for technology leaders, AI practitioners, and the talent shaping what comes next. Each month a practitioner keynote shares what actually worked, and what didn't, in bringing AI into real organizations. No sales pitches. Just honest lessons and the people worth knowing.
Keynote speaker, venue, and date will be announced by November 15. Check back here, or join the interest list to hear first.
Why BesTech Connect
Organizations are under pressure to deliver on AI, and most leaders are learning as they go.
BesTech Connect brings people back into the same room. Each month, IT leaders, AI practitioners, and emerging AI talent gather to hear from a leader who has done the work, ask candid questions, share what is working, and build real relationships.
Our mission
Create real connections in the technology community so that leaders, practitioners, and talent can learn from each other and improve outcomes in AI implementation and transformation.
What BesTech Connect is about
IT Leaders
Hear from a peer who has been there, then join a small private roundtable with the speaker to trade notes candidly. Leader seats are by invitation.
AI Professionals & Enthusiasts
A practitioner keynote, an open Q&A, and an evening of conversation with people doing the work.
Talent & Career Explorers
Join our AI Career Huddle with the BesTech recruiting team to learn where AI careers are heading and how to get noticed.
How the night unfolds
The evening
Arrive & connect
Practitioner keynote + moderated Q&A
Breakouts: IT Leaders Roundtable or AI Career Huddle
Networking
One evening a month. Small enough to actually connect.
Be first to hear the details
Join the interest list and we'll share the full details of our inaugural event by November 15.