Join us in Seattle for a transformative two-day educational seminar designed exclusively for forward-thinking professionals ready to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This immersive training dives deep into practical AI tools and strategies that will redefine the way you market, sell, manage, and serve your customers. From the creative, analytical to real-world applications in customer service, marketing, and sales, every session is laser-focused on helping you work smarter, not harder. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to level up your expertise, this event will give you the edge you need to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Don’t miss the opportunity to future-proof your skills—and your company.
NPSA 2025 Fall Networking & Seminar
September 28-30, 2025 | Seattle, WA Location: Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Join us in beautiful Seattle, WA for three days of industry connection and an education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the 2025 Fall Networking & Seminar.
This premier event will feature engaging networking opportunities and Expert Educational Sessions/Training dedicated solely to AI for your business.
Registration Rates Early-Bird Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025. Register by this date and save $50 per member attendee!
Attendee Type Rate Member $645 Non-Member $1,595 Spouse/Guest (not in the industry) $395
Hotel Information Fairmont Olympic Hotel Address: 411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101 NPSA Group Rate: $299 Reservation Deadline: ******Extended Tuesday, September 16, 2025******
Book your hotel room online here or call toll-free 1-888-363-5022 and reference the NPSA 2025 Fall Seminar block to receive our group rate.
**Please note: Hotel rooms fill quickly. Reserve early to ensure availability.
Substitutions & Cancellations Substitutions are permitted at any time. Cancellations received after 9/5/25 are not eligible for a refund.
Sam Richter Hall of Fame Speaker & Bestselling Author
Generative AI is reshaping our world at a pace never before seen in history. For the first time, everyone has unprecedented access to harness and shape data, redefining how we live, work, compete, and connect. In this dynamic, high-impact presentation, you'll discover...
The difference between AI and Generative AI - and in a clear, non-technical way, how they work, and how embracing platforms like ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini, etc. can give you a competitive edge.
How Generative AI creates a SHIFT, by streamlining work, harnessing your expertise, and freeing you to focuson strategic thinking, innovation, and authentic human connections.
Practical AI tools you can start using immediately, demonstrated through real examples across all areas of business, to unlock new levels of performance and deliver measurable outcomes.
A forward-looking view into our Generative AI future, the ethical considerations, personal moral dilemmas, and leadership decisions that will shape tomorrow’s business landscape.
Featuring examples customized to the audience, and strategies and techniques drawn from Sam’s years of experience developing AI tools and resources used by organizations around the globe every day, this motivating, practical, and highly entertaining program will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to lead in your AI powered future. Read more here
Trent Gillespie Trent Gillespie is a leading expert in AI-driven business transformation, with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and change. He spent nearly a decade at Amazon driving its global expansion, Last Mile innovation, and Alexa AI privacy, spearheading AI initiatives that impacted millions worldwide. From optimizing complex logistics networks to shaping AI governance,
Trent has been at the forefront of AI’s real-world applications. Now, as CEO of Stellis AI, he works directly with executives to build AI-powered businesses, applying the same strategies that fueled Amazon’s success. As the creator of the AI Flywheel™ and AI SPRINT™ frameworks, he cuts through AI hype to deliver actionable, battle-tested strategies that drive real innovation and competitive advantage. Read more here
Sunday, September 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm Board Meeting (Board Members ONLY) Location: St. James 5:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Open Location: Spanish Foyer 5:30pm - 7:00pm Welcome to Seattle Opening Reception Location: The Garden Compliments of Spinnaker Equipment Services
Monday, September 29 Set the stage for your AI journey. The morning kicks off with a keynote on the creative power of generative AI, followed by Trent Gillespie’s seminar welcome on making AI work in real business settings. From there, you’ll meet the innovators in our exhibitor introductions and dive into the tradeshow, where live demos and the AI Helpdesk give you a chance to see tools in action and get personalized guidance.
Throughout the afternoon, optional spotlight sessions highlight practical applications—from setting up ChatGPT to exploring leading-edge platforms like Lindy AI and Read AI. Day One is about inspiration, orientation, and giving you the space to explore solutions that match your business needs while building connections with peers and industry leaders.
8:00am Registration Open Location: Spanish Foyer 8:00am - 9:15am Breakfast Location: The Garden Compliments of CNTNR Partners 8:00am - 9:30am Meet the AI Experts & Visit the AI Helpdesk Location: Spanish Foyer 9:30am - 10:45am Opening Comments followed by Creativity Unleashed: Generative AI and Your Future Transform Your Business, Your Communications, Your Job, and Your Life Sam Richter / Hall of Fame Speaker & Bestselling Author Location: Spanish Ballroom Compliments of SeaCube Containers 10:45am - 11:15am Break Compliments of CHS Container Group Meet the AI Experts & Visit the AI Helpdesk Location: Spanish Foyer 11:15am - 12:15pm No Hype, Just Results: Making AI Work for Your Business Trent Gillespie / CEO Stellis AI This keynote lays out the reality of how AI is transforming business today and previews what you’ll do over the two-day seminar—hands-on sessions designed to give you actionable steps you can take back to work and start using immediately to your advantage. You will also meet the AI innovators in a lightning introduction, so you know who’s here, what they offer, and which booths to visit for live demos and conversations. Finally, a step-by-step walkthrough of Chat GPT & UI/UX to make sure you're ready for the workshop on Tuesday. Location: Spanish Ballroom 12:15pm - 1:30pm Lunch Location: Spanish Foyer 12:15pm - 3:00pm Meet the AI Experts & Visit the AI Helpdesk Location: Spanish Foyer 1:00pm – 1:45pm Introduction to agent platforms using Lindy AI See how Agent platforms help automate workflows and extend productivity. 1:45pm – 2:15pm Introduction to note taking software using Read AI Discover how AI can instantly summarize meetings, surface insights, and create productivity in your team. 2:15pm – 2:45pm Introduction to automated marketing campaigns using Omada AI Discover how AI can help streamline your marketing campaigns by creating branded content, managing social media, engaging customers 24/7, and delivering insights to boost results. 2:55pm - 4:45pm Seattle Salish Sea Cruise (Optional-Limited Availability) Read more here Compliments of Affordable Storage Containers 5:45pm - 10:00pm Offsite Evening Dinner & Reception at the Museum of Flight Compliments of CAI International
Tuesday, September 30 This is the day where you put AI to work. Guided by Trent Gillespie, you’ll move from understanding to action—exploring role-based use cases, tackling revenue growth in both marketing and sales, and breaking down real bottlenecks with automation. Along the way, you’ll learn adoption best practices and the Stellis AI Sprint framework, then design your own sprint and action plan to carry back to your team.
7:30am - 8:45am Breakfast Location: The Garden 8:00am - 9:00am Help Desk Open 9:00am - 10:30am How to Use AI in Your Role: Kick off the day with live demos and exercises showing how AI can transform your work—whether you’re leading strategy, managing people, running operations, or driving sales. See how today’s tools can generate content, conduct competitor research, draft scripts, and even act as your business development assistant. You’ll also get a candid look at AI’s limits, so you know what’s hype and what’s actually useful. 10:30am -11:00am Break 11:00am - 12:00pm Revenue Growth with AI: Marketing We will demonstrate how companies are reinventing marketing with AI. From automating campaigns to building presentations in minutes, you’ll see and explore in live exercises practical ways AI can fuel revenue growth and free your team from repetitive tasks. 12:00am - 12:30pm Revenue Growth with AI: Sales Sales gets an AI upgrade. Learn how to use AI to find new leads, research accounts, and build sales scripts tailored to each prospect. You’ll leave with playbooks for making your sales process faster, sharper, and more customer-focused. 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch Location: The Garden 1:30pm - 3:00pm Solving Bottlenecks with AI Every business has choke points that slow growth. This session tackles real- world automation examples, from handling customer service requests to consolidating delivery data into instant reports. You’ll identify your own top opportunities for freeing up time and scaling impact. 3:00pm - 3:30pm Break 3:30pm - 4:00pm Adoption Best Practices & AI Sprint AI adoption is less about tools and more about execution. Learn the proven framework for moving from experiments to results, including the Stellis AI Sprint method for building momentum. 4:00pm - 4:30pm Design Your First Sprint & Action Plan Roll up your sleeves and design a focused AI sprint for your organization. You’ll map your top opportunities, set near-term priorities, and assign ownership so you leave with a clear, actionable plan. 4:30pm - 4:45pm Closing Wrap-up, key takeaways, and how to stay connected. 5:15pm - 6:45pm Closing Reception Location: Spanish Foyer Compliments of Dry Box Inc.
Sam Richter
Speaker & Bestselling Author
