LIVE WEBINAR

AI IS HERE, NOW WHAT?

Getting Serious About AI for Yourself and Your Business

AI isn’t coming anymore. It’s already in your inbox, your software, and your competitors’ workflows. The question now is, what you do with it? Join us for an honest update on where AI stands for businesses today and a practical look at how to get serious about AI for yourself and your organization.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ct

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What We’ll Cover:

AI is at the center of a loud public debate, and most of it doesn’t answer the question business leaders actually have: what does this mean for us? In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and give you a clear update on where AI stands for your business, how to think about it, and how to build a strategy around it.

We manage IT for hundreds of businesses across many industries, so we see firsthand how organizations are putting AI to work, what’s paying off, and what’s holding them back.

Topics

  • Cutting Through the Noise: Get a grounded update on where AI really stands for businesses today, separate from the headlines and the hype.
  • Thinking About AI Strategically: Learn how to think about AI as a business tool and how to start shaping a strategy that fits your organization.
  • Skills for the AI Era: Understand the core skills every individual will need to develop to thrive as AI becomes part of how everyone works.
  • How Businesses Are Using AI Today: See the practical ways we’re watching businesses across industries use AI right now to save time and get more done.
  • The AI Maturity Model: Learn what needs to be in place to use AI properly, from organized data to the right security, and where your organization falls today.
  • Getting Started and What’s Next: Walk away with a clear first step, plus a look at what the most advanced businesses are working on now.

Meet The Speaker

Chad Hiatt

Chief Technology Officer

At Aldridge, Chad is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). His role entails working to further advance the company’s technology strengths, thought leadership, and value delivery to clients. Chad’s technology career began early, programming his own games as a kid and writing educational software in grade school. Chad started his first IT company before he could drive, and during the 30 years of his career, has developed into a technology and security architect with the skills to identify, align, and execute the IT strategies and initiatives of organizations across a variety of industries.

CPE Information

Participants must attend the live session in its entirety and respond to all required polling questions during the webinar to receive CPE credit.

  • Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
  • CPE Credits & Field of Study: 1.0 Credit – Information Technology (IT)
  • Program Level: Basic
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Advanced Preparation: None
  • Refund Policy: No fee; no refund necessary

Aldridge is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.  Registry ID #168016 

Complaint Resolution Policy

We are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience and ensuring participant satisfaction. If you have a complaint regarding any aspect of a course or program, please follow the steps below to address your concerns: 

    1. Contact Us: Submit your complaint in writing to Aldridge Marketing [email protected] or contact us at 817-734-3919 within 10 business days of the issue arising. Please include your name, the course or program title, the date, and a detailed description of your concern. 
    2. Review Process: Upon receiving your complaint, we will acknowledge receipt within 2 business days. Our team will review the issue thoroughly and may contact you for additional information if necessary. 
    3. Resolution: We will provide a formal response and proposed resolution within 10 business days of receiving your complaint. Resolutions may include, but are not limited to, clarification of course content, adjustments to program delivery, or refunds where applicable. 

      We value your feedback and use it to continuously improve our programs. If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out 

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      Who We Are

      Aldridge is a leading Texas-based IT Managed Services and Cybersecurity provider, serving hundreds of client organizations across many industries. Aldridge delivers Scalable, Local, and Personal service from its 5 locations, 110+ full-time staff, and continuing experience over 40 years in business.