From Fiction to Fact: A Night with CCG on the Future of AI

Last week, Cloud Communications Group hosted an exclusive dinner event designed to spark relationships and ideas. Held in an intimate setting, the evening brought together a curated group of executives and IT leaders for good food, great conversation, and an eye-opening presentation on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

Accelerating into the Future

Keith Hatley and Mike Stute from CCG led a 25-minute session titled From Fiction to Fact, diving into AI’s historical roots and its exponential rise in the modern business landscape. Their message was clear: the pace of change is no longer linear, it’s exponential. Businesses that don’t plan for that acceleration are already behind.

They shared jaw-dropping projections, including AI’s expected $15.7 trillion impact on global GDP within the next five years. With examples of billion-dollar companies built on exponential tech models, it became clear that artificial intelligence isn’t just a trend, it’s a paradigm shift.

A Journey Through AI’s Origins

Mike took attendees on a fascinating journey through the history of artificial intelligence. From the chess-playing automaton of the 1700s to HAL 9000, Eliza, and Deep Blue. The presentation made one thing clear: while AI may seem like science fiction, it has long been part of humanity’s technological aspirations. Now, that fiction is fast becoming fact.

Looking Ahead

As the evening wrapped, the conversation continued around the table with ideas of future webinars, potential AI roundtables, and even a whiskey-and-cigars night with a recording session already in the works! For CCG, this event was about more than thought leadership, it was about creating lasting partnerships with forward-thinking leaders ready to embrace tomorrow. If you missed this dinner but want to be part of the next conversation, reach out! AI is moving fast and so are we.