AI Inspired: From Confusion to Clarity

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Cherokee Country Club
Speaker: Dr. Charlie Apigian, PhD

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We hope you will join us in listening to wisdom on artificial intelligence shared by Dr. Charlie Apigian, Lead Data and AI Strategist for LBMC.

Many organizations find themselvse paralyzed, unsure of what AI really means, where to start, or how to apply it effectively. In this presentation, we will move beyond the buzzwords and unpack the true nature of AI: what it is, what it isn't, and how it can be practically leveraged to enhance (not just replace) human and organizational capabilities.

Dr. Apigian looks to bring data, artificial intelligence, and real-world problems together to solve problems through a strategic approach to data. He also looks to use "Data for Good" in community level issues such as health inequities, human trafficking, bulgary prediction, and mental health in youth. An accomplished data scientist who has been teaching and practicing 25 years.  Dr. Apigian has published over 30 papers in data and technology journals and is the recipient of the Nashville Post IT in Charge (2018 – 2024), the Nashville Technology Council Data Scientist of the Year (2020) and the Nashville Technology Council IT Community Leader of the Year (2018 and in 2023).

Attorney David Luhn will be moderating this event.

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