Real-World Strategies for Marketers and Communicators
Presented by Talentless AI, Phyusion, and The Future Communicator
AI Applied is a multi-city event series designed to help marketers and communicators move beyond fear into experimentation and into real application. From generative content to campaign orchestration, brand reputation to AI ops, each event gives attendees the insight, tools, and strategic clarity needed to build smarter, faster, and more human-centric systems.
This is not a hype parade. It’s an invitation to build.
We believe the next era of innovation won’t be defined by algorithms alone but by how we use them to amplify creativity, communication, and community. AI Applied is where those forces converge.
Through keynotes, panel discussions, and open Q&A, each stop is designed to spark clarity and confidence, offering the big picture and the next practical step.
Cities
Organizing Sponsors
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A creative and strategic AI studio helping brands navigate synthetic media, content automation, and marketing transformation.
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An AI-native agency building intelligent marketing systems for global brands.
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A content and consulting hub for communications leaders navigating the AI shift.
Keynote Speakers
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CEO and Founder, Talentless AI
Steve Mudd is the founder of Talentless AI, an Austin-based creative studio using generative AI and synthetic media to push the limits of storytelling. A former Ogilvy strategist and NetApp marketing leader, Steve has shaped messaging for IBM, built content teams from scratch, and helped legacy brands like Britannica pivot to the future. He hosts AIAF—a snarky daily podcast dissecting the real drama behind artificial intelligence—and leads creative projects that mix satire, tech, and cultural commentary. He also once made an indie film. It was weird. He’s fine with that.
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Founder & Chief Strategist, Phyusion
Samantha is a veteran communications leader with over 25 years of agency experience, having led global teams and Fortune 100 brand campaigns across digital, PR, and corporate communications. As a former executive at 160over90 and Ketchum, Samantha shaped strategy for brands like Calvin Klein, Marriott, and Ubisoft. Today, she’s the co-founder of Phyusion, where she helps organizations build AI-native marketing systems. Samantha also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Institute for Public Relations and is a recognized voice in the future of comms, tech, and AI.
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Founder, The Future Communicator
Peter is a prominent AI and digital communications expert with leadership experience at the BBC, Channel 4, BuzzFeed, and as the UK Government's former Head of Digital Communications, where he led Covid-19 response and modernized government communications. He now heads The Future Communicator, an agency and platform guiding organizations in AI-driven communication. A Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner, Peter offers expertise in crisis comms, strategy, and digital innovation. He founded The Future Communicator to support modern comms leaders in the AI era and advises on strategy, crisis messaging, and audience engagement.