Event: The Power of AI
Be part of a dynamic conversation as we uncover the history, consequences, and competitive future of AI, as well as how AI can impact your business or workspace.
Speaker: Philip Topham: AI Strategist | Entrepreneur-in-Residence, UCR EPIC SBDC | Founder, Savionai
Friday, November 7, 2025
Beaumont USD Boardroom, 350 W. Brookside Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223
$15 At the door, cash or card
7:30 a.m. Check-in and continental breakfast
8:00 a.m. Program
Philip Topham helps small and mid-sized businesses harness artificial intelligence to drive innovation, growth, and resilience. As an Entrepreneur-in-Residence with the EPIC Small Business Development Center at UC Riverside, he works directly with founders and executives to identify practical AI opportunities that improve operations, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.
Philip brings more than 25 years of experience in technology, strategy, and executive leadership, including roles as CIO, CTO, and board advisor. Through his firm, Savionai, he guides organizations in adopting AI responsibly—translating complex technology into clear business advantage.
He is also the creator of CRAFT Thinking™, a framework that helps leaders think critically with AI, not just about it. Philip regularly speaks to boards, business owners, and community leaders about how to integrate AI in ways that enhance human decision-making and long-term competitiveness.
Presented by PassEDA, UCR, and the Pass Area Business Hub.