​AI DECODED: VOL 1 is a community-centered AI experience designed to make artificial intelligence practical, accessible, and actionable.

​As part of DC AI Week, this event brings together founders, operators, and professionals for a grounded conversation on how AI is impacting business, governance, finance, and security — and what that means for people navigating real-world decisions today.

​This is not a technical deep dive.
This is a systems-level conversation for people building, working, and adapting in real time.

​What to Expect

​Moderated Panel (60–75 minutes)
A dynamic conversation featuring leaders across AI strategy, cybersecurity, governance, finance, and infrastructure.

​Topics include:

• ​How AI is changing business and career pathways

• ​Ownership and opportunity in an AI-driven economy

• ​Practical ways to start using AI immediately

• ​Risks, security, and responsible use

​Open Networking (Post-Panel)
Intentional, high-quality networking with:

• ​Founders

• ​Professionals

• ​Builders

• ​Creatives entering tech

​This is where conversations turn into connections.

​Included Access

​Your registration includes access to the AI Decoded Guide, a practical e-book created to help you understand and apply AI in real-world scenarios across business, careers, and strategy.

​The $10.00 registration secures your access to the guide, along with the full event experience, including the moderated panel and networking session.

​Guide delivery will take place 48 hours before the event.

​Moderator

​Edd Han
Founder, Empty Your Pockets · Multidisciplinary Artist & Strategist

​Panelists

• ​Elijah Smith-Bey — Founder, Evergreen Agency, AI Systems Builder, Digital Growth Strategist

• ​Ken Carter Bey — Supreme Grand Shike, Moorish Science Temple of America, AI Systems Architect

• ​Shauna Jones, MBA, AIGP — AI Evangelist, Black Lens; VP of GenAI Adoption & Enablement, Citi Global Innovation Labs

• ​Dontae Tyler — Cybersecurity Expert, CISSP, Top 100 MBE 2024

• ​Tony Lodge — AI Governance & VC, LVS

• ​Brandon Andrews — Co-Founder/CPO, Gauge, Host, Impact with AI

• ​Carolyn Solaru — AI Certified Consultant, Founder and CEO, The Resourceologist LLC

​Who This Is For

• ​Entrepreneurs and founders

• ​Professionals navigating career shifts

• ​Creatives entering tech

• ​Consultants and operators

• ​Anyone looking to understand AI beyond the hype

​No technical background required.

​If you’re trying to understand where you fit in the future of AI — this is the room to be in.

​#DCAIWEEK2026

​Hosted By

​EverGreen Agency

​Focused on building practical AI systems, automation, and strategy for entrepreneurs, organizations, and professionals.