Join the global industry association for applying AI technologies into business
Grow, learn and connect with global thought leaders, tech providers and companies deploying AI for business.
The AAIA is dedicated to helping connect AI technology companies and thought leaders with businesses looking to deploy and use AI to improve productivity and efficiencies.
“AI has the potential to create an additional $13 trillion in global economic activity by 2030, with sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail experiencing significant transformations.” - McKinsey & Company
”Companies adopting AI technologies are seeing significant revenue growth, with AI-driven revenue projected to increase by 38% by 2035 across industries.” - Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
“Companies leveraging AI technologies effectively could experience a 20-30% increase in cash flow from operations by 2030, driven by improved efficiency, innovation, and customer engagement.” - Bain & Company
Connect with a Global Community and Across Industries
Established in 2024, The Applied AI Association (AAIA) helps you grow, learn and connect within the AI ecosystem and does this through a network of Chapters in cities across the globe, led by Chapter Presidents that host quarterly networking events. We also host industry committees that have regular industry-specific and special topic-focused themes that take place online and in person. We also help facilitate industry reports and partner with other organizations that help grow the AI industry through education, training, and networking.
Our founding team members and advisors come from a background of technology, business, and have experience growing global industry association ecosystems.
Mission
The Applied AI Association is an international organization with a mission to empower companies to harness the power of AI and apply it into business. We do this through a global network of chapters, industry committees, and industry reports designed to foster growth, learning, and connections. We aim to provide valuable resources, facilitate partnerships, and drive innovation to propel businesses forward in the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence.
The Applied AI Association helps companies accelerate growth, foster research and education, helps develop industry standards, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies.
Who joins AAIA?
AAIA has multiple membership levels for small and large companies, individual consultants, academic institutions, and organizations making it accessible for everyone.
Media and entertainment companies | Advertising Agencies | Retailers | Brands | Corporations | AI Innovation Teams at Corporations and SMBs | Gen AI Developers, Enthusiasts | Professional sports teams | Software developers | Hardware developers | Healthcare operators | Aerospace and Defense Corporations | Real-Estate Architects and Developers | Content creators and video producers | Academic institutions (schools, colleges, universities) | Entrepreneurship organizations | Analysts and research firms | Anyone interested in applying Gen AI into business
Membership Types:
Membership dues are paid either annually or monthly.
Annual members receive additional discounts towards membership renewal.
GOLD COMPANY Companies with over $50M in revenues - All company email access
SILVER COMPANY Companies with revenue between $5M and $50M
BRONZE COMPANY Companies with revenue or post-funding less than $5M
START-UP No revenue or pre-funding
UNIVERSITY / NON PROFIT All students, faculty, staff access; School email required
SCHOOLS / COLLEGES Non-Universities - All students, faculty, staff access; School email required
INDIVIDUAL / CONSULTANT: Individuals not part of, or representing a company
Key Initiatives of AAIA
Chapter Networking Meetings
Facilitate quarterly networking meetings across global chapters to bring together industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators to share insights, experiences, and best practices in Applied AI..
Industry Reports
Produce comprehensive industry reports on the state of the market, emerging trends, and technological advancements in Applied AI, enabling businesses to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the curve.
Industry Committees
Establish industry-specific committees that serve as platforms for AI solution and technology providers to connect with businesses seeking their services. These committees will foster collaboration, idea exchange, and partnership opportunities across various sectors.
Key Industry Topics
Industry-Specific Applications: Exploring how AI technologies can be tailored and applied to address unique challenges and opportunities across diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, and beyond.
Partnerships and Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration between AI solution providers, technology vendors, academia, and businesses to drive innovation and accelerate AI adoption globally.
AI Adoption Strategies: Assisting companies in developing effective strategies for integrating AI solutions into their operations to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.
AI Talent Acquisition and Development: Bridging the talent gap by providing resources and support for workforce training, upskilling, and recruitment in the field of Applied AI.
AI Infrastructure and Deployment: Optimizing infrastructure and deployment strategies to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance of AI systems in real-world scenarios.
AI Governance and Regulation: Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI technologies to ensure compliance and foster trust among stakeholders.
Data Privacy and Security: Safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining privacy standards while leveraging AI for business growth.
Winning in this market presents new challenges. The Applied AI Association is committed to helping companies learn, grow and connect with a community of global leaders focused on this massive market opportunity.
Why Join Applied AI Association?
The Applied AI Association is a global industry association that strives to offer a connected local & global community of members through its initiatives like the Industry Committees, Directory, Resources, and via local Chapters that hold local events - and online community events.
Chapters are run by a local Chapter President that coordinate events, promote case studies, and the association promotes member companies and connects and introduces members in local communities to others across the globe.
Connecting Customers with Solution Providers
The Applied AI Association is focused on creating a member community of not only solution and technology providers but also having a large percentage of members being the brands and customers of AI. This serves to accelerate networking, and sharing of knowledge through case studies.
Creating the Best Experiences and Accelerating Efficient Growth
By connecting cross vertical knowledge at a global scale, the AAIA helps members accelerate their go-to-market strategy. If you're a brand or enterprise looking a solution, there are now thousands of solution providers globally. The Applied AI Association can help you learn from case studies and connect you with the best solution providers for your use case.
Member Benefits
Networking
(Community & Support)
A growing list of Chapters in major metros globally
Local chapters and global events
VIP invitations to our exclusive, executive networking events
A growing list of companies, brands, universities and professionals, leading the industry
Access to our Industry Committee working groups developing best practices, guidelines and standards
Online portal: collaboration with Members around the world. Support in real-time!
Member Slack Channel - connect with key solution providers and brands
Access to knowledge,
events, databases:
Events - unlimited attendee passes for all chapter events - in person or online
Weekly Web Conferencing - Online meetings with speakers
Publications - best practices & guidelines, case studies, reports, ROI examples, KPIs, infographics, white papers
Directory - database of contacts and info for vendors and brands in the industry
Programs, participation in:
Industry Committees for different verticals
Training online & on-site classes and workshops
University Partner Program
Savings, discounts for:
Industry Events - attend and exhibit at 3rd party conferences at industry events we partner with annually
Reports & Analyst Access - discounts on paid 3rd party research (savings of up to 40%) plus deeper discussions, strategic queries and diligence with analysts.
Marketing & Promotion
Speaking & exhibit opportunities at our events and our partner’s events
Get featured on our website, weekly Newsletter, Reports, Podcast, Webcasts (100-800 attend live), our Social Media.
Sponsorship opportunities, with member discounts for additional exposure
Take advantage of all our member benefits. Join now!
Interested in Being A Chapter President or
Industry Committee Chair?
Chapter President Role:
The Applied AI Association is run by Chapter Presidents in cities throughout the world who hold quarterly networking events, and serve as a thought leader in the community, connecting member companies.
Industy Commitee Chair Role
Committee Chairpersons lead an industry focused Committee that meets virtually or in-person either bi-weekly or monthly and bring together industry leaders to review and discuss case studies, new company advancements, technology and business applications.
We’re Currently Setting Up Chapters in these metro areas:
(Don’t see yours? Please request.)
North America: Atlanta | Columbus | Dallas | Silicon Valley | San Francisco | Los Angeles | San Diego | Seattle | New York | Boston | Vancouver | Toronto | Chicago | Miami
Europe: Austria | Barcelona | Belgium | Berlin | Finland | Hamburg | Italy | London | Madrid | Munich | Netherlands | Norway | Finland | Paris | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Sweden | Switzerland | Turkey
Asia Pacific: Hong Kong | Seoul | Tokyo | Singapore
ANZ: Melbourne | Perth | Sydney| New Zealand
Industry Committees Being Launched:
Apply to be a Chairperson of one of the following committees. Or if you don’t see a topic that you think should be addressed, let us know when you apply.
Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee: Focuses on AI applications in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical research, addressing topics such as precision medicine, drug discovery, and patient care optimization.
Finance and Fintech Committee: Explores AI's impact on banking, insurance, financial services, and fintech innovations, covering areas such as fraud detection, risk management, algorithmic trading, and personalized financial services.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Committee: Addresses AI-driven advancements in manufacturing processes, supply chain management, logistics, predictive maintenance, and quality control across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods.
Retail and E-commerce Committee: Focuses on AI applications in retail, e-commerce, consumer behavior analysis, personalized marketing, inventory management, and omnichannel customer experiences.
Energy and Utilities Committee: Explores AI's role in optimizing energy production, distribution, and consumption, as well as grid management, renewable energy integration, predictive maintenance, and sustainability initiatives.
Telecommunications and Media Committee: Covers AI-driven innovations in telecommunications networks, content creation, distribution, audience insights, personalized recommendations, and advertising optimization.
Transportation and Mobility Committee: Addresses AI applications in transportation systems, autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing platforms, urban mobility, traffic management, and smart infrastructure development.
Agriculture and Agrotech Committee: Focuses on AI solutions for precision agriculture, crop monitoring, yield optimization, supply chain traceability, and sustainable farming practices.
Education and EdTech Committee: Explores AI's role in transforming education delivery, personalized learning, adaptive assessments, student engagement, and administrative processes in schools, universities, and online learning platforms.
Government and Public Sector Committee: Addresses AI adoption in government services, public policy development, regulatory compliance, citizen engagement, and data-driven decision-making across various government agencies and departments.
Legal and Regulatory Committee: Focuses on legal and regulatory considerations surrounding AI technologies, including data privacy, ethics, intellectual property rights, liability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Human Resources and Talent Development Committee: Explores AI's impact on workforce development, talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and upskilling initiatives across industries.