Eye On A.I. #272 Andrew Blum: Inside The Most Important AI Event Of The Year (HumanX)
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Jul 20, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Andrew Blum, Co-Founder and COO of HumanX, shares insights into creating the premier AI conference designed for real-world impact. He discusses how HumanX rapidly scaled to over 3,300 attendees and attracted top-tier speakers from leading AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. Blum emphasizes the importance of face-to-face networking in tech and the unique challenges of fostering dialogue between businesses and government on AI regulation. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the dynamics shaping the future of AI and enterprise.
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HumanX Fills AI Business Gap
- HumanX was created because existing AI conferences either focus on academics or pure thought leadership rather than practical business needs.
- There is a critical gap in curated AI knowledge for C-level executives and business operators, which HumanX addresses by connecting these leaders to actionable AI insights.
Experienced Founders' Conference Formula
- John, a co-founder, previously built major fintech and e-commerce conferences like Money 2020 and ShopTalk, which are big and well respected worldwide.
- Leveraging their past success, they adapted the model for AI, emphasizing experiential and high-ROI conference formats.
Speaker Lineup Building Tactics
- Build your event line-up by securing a few key high-profile speakers to attract others.
- Use persistent outreach to maintain contact and show ongoing growth in lineup to persuade reluctant invitees.