Artificial intelligence tools from global technology leaders Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce will take centre stage at the inaugural AI & The Future of Work Conference set for April 23, 2026, at the AC Hotel Kingston.

The conference is designed to show Jamaican businesses how AI can be integrated across their operations to drive productivity, innovation, and growth. It will bring together international technology leaders and local business executives for a hands-on experience that moves beyond discussion to demonstration.

Attendees will see enterprise AI tools in action, engage directly with global experts and leave with a practical 90-day road map for implementing AI within their organisations. The programme will feature live demonstrations of cutting-edge AI platforms, including Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini and Salesforce’s Agentforce. These technologies can be applied across core business functions such as marketing, customer engagement, operations and data analysis.

According to conference organiser Marc Frankson of Transcend AI Consulting, the event aims to shift the national conversation around artificial intelligence from curiosity to real capability.

“Everywhere we turn, we hear about AI and how powerful it is, but for many people it still feels abstract,” he said.

“What this conference will do is move people beyond simply knowing about AI to actually seeing what it can do. Many of us are already using these tools, but often only at a very basic level, when in reality they can be used for so much more across our businesses and teams,” he added.

Frankson emphasised that the event is intentionally structured as a business conference rather than a traditional technology gathering.

“This is not a tech conference designed for engineers or developers. It is a conference for business leaders and their teams to understand how AI can help them operate more efficiently, make better decisions and compete more effectively,” he noted.

“The future of work is being shaped by artificial intelligence, and organizations that begin learning and implementing now will be far better positioned in the years ahead.”

Artificial intelligence has and is reshaping industries worldwide, with companies increasingly using AI tools to automate processes, improve decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. However, many Caribbean businesses remain in the early stages of adoption.

The conference aims to bridge that gap by giving Jamaican executives direct exposure to the tools and strategies already transforming companies globally. A key feature of the event will be live demonstrations that allow participants to see how enterprise AI tools function in real business scenarios. Instead of theoretical discussions, attendees will witness how platforms can assist teams with tasks including workflow automation and customer engagement to data analysis and strategic planning.

The conference will also feature discussions with international leaders from globally recognized technology companies alongside panels with Jamaican executives who are already using AI to optimize their operations. These sessions will provide practical insight grounded in execution and tailored to the realities of businesses operating in the Caribbean.

Frankson highlighted the urgency for Caribbean companies to understand AI continues to grow as businesses globally accelerate their adoption of the technology.

“The reality is that artificial intelligence is already transforming how companies compete internationally,” he stated.

“Organisations that understand how to use it effectively will move faster, operate more efficiently and make better decisions. Those who delay learning how to apply these tools risk falling behind in an increasingly digital economy,” he explained further.

The conference is targeted at chief executives, senior managers, entrepreneurs, HR leaders and operational teams seeking practical ways to improve productivity and innovation within their organisations. Participants will leave with a clear and actionable pathway to begin implementing AI solutions immediately after the event.

The programme has been designed to be highly interactive, allowing attendees to engage directly with experts and experience the technology first-hand rather than simply hearing about it.