Innovate AI Leadership

Decades of experience building world class events on emerging technology

For over 30 years, we’ve convened innovators, investors, and business executives who don’t just talk about the future—they build it.

Over the past 30 years, our executive team has successfully launched over 250 world-class business and technology events, taking them from concept to execution at the highest level. These conferences and trade shows have spanned a diverse range of emerging technologies, generating over $100M in revenue and impacting millions of business and technology professionals worldwide, turning initial handshakes into headline deals.

Our legacy features some of the most impactful technology events in enterprise history including AI World, 4G World, Mobile Internet World, Mobile Commerce World, WiMAX World USA, Europe and China, Application Development Conference & Expo, Global Year 2000 Conference & Expo, Robotics Trends Conference & Expo, ROBONexus, Commerce Chain Conference & Expo and many more.

We’ve helped launch markets, forge partnerships, and accelerate industries—and now, with Innovate AI, we’re doing it again.

Meet the Innovate AI Executive Team

Eliot Weinman

Founder/President

A seasoned media entrepreneur and high-tech market expert, for 30+ years, Eliot has launched and scaled six publishing ventures including more than 250 successful emerging technology events. As the founder of AI World—the largest U.S. enterprise AI event pre-pandemic—he now leads INNOVATE AI with a focus on actionable innovation and business value.

Kate Mitchell, Head of Marketing

Kathleen Mitchell

Head of Marketing

A strategic B2B marketing leader, Kate brings deep expertise in brand building, growth strategy, and global event execution. At INNOVATE AI, she drives engagement with media, enterprise leaders, AI startups, and global AI thought leaders—positioning Innovate AI 2026 as the destination for AI-driven transformation.

Cris Banson

VP, Technology & Content Strategy

An accomplished technology executive with over two decades of experience driving enterprise transformation through advanced infrastructure, cloud, and AI-aligned solutions. He has driven cross-functional initiatives, created influential technical content, and developed strategies that help organizations scale, innovate, and deliver lasting value.

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