AI in Action April 2026: Resources, Tools & Takeaways

Thanks for joining us at AI in Action!

We wanted to share everything we covered live, from real-world use cases to practical tools you can start using today.

Whether you attended live or are catching up after the fact, this page brings together everything from the session, including presentation decks, recordings, tools, and next steps.

Our goal was simple: show how businesses are actually using AI today, and how you can apply it without overcomplicating things.

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Key Insights From This Session

What You Should Walk Away With

If you only take a few things from this event, make it these:

AI is already embedded in tools you’re using — you don’t need to start from scratch

The biggest gains come from small, focused use cases

Internal adoption is more about process than technology

Security and data awareness matter — but shouldn’t stop progress

Businesses that experiment now will have a major advantage in the next 12–24 months

New to AI? Start Here.

If you're just getting started, here’s a simple Three-Step framework to get you started:

Identify 2–3 repetitive tasks in your business
Test AI tools in low-risk areas (content, internal workflows)
Build internal comfort before expanding

Let's Apply These Key Insights to Your Business

Most organizations don’t need more AI tools — they need clarity on where AI actually fits and which tools are worth implementing.
That’s where the MIS Solutions team comes in. We help businesses:

Identify practical AI use cases
Integrate AI into existing workflows
Avoid unnecessary complexity or risk
Support internal teams as they adopt new tools

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Presentations and AI Tools Mentioned During the Event

Here are the speaker slides for reference along with insights discussed throughout the session.

Lliam Holmes Presentation

Connecting Data Across Systems & Turning AI Into Operating Capability

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John Stowell Presentation

Using Data to Drive Smarter Business Decisions

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Aaron Butler Presentation

AI & Cybersecurity Navigating the New Threat Landscape

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10-Week Intensive Bootcamp

BlackHack Security enrichment program to learn how to build attack labs, crack passwords, exploit vulnerable applications, launch network scans.

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Certification Prep Course

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701: This course develops professionals who can think critically, respond to real incidents, and defend enterprise environments.

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Featured Speakers

Dr. John Stowell

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John Stowell, DBA, is a 25-year marketing veteran and UGA Small Business Development Center consultant who has led iconic brands like Coca-Cola and Gold Peak Iced Tea. He’ll share how SMBs can leverage CRM, website, and social data analytics with AI to uncover insights, sharpen targeting, and drive measurable marketing results without adding headcount.

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Lliam Holmes

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Lliam Holmes is the Chief Security Strategist, Co-Founder, and CEO of MIS Solutions, Inc. He has more than 30 years’ experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure and cybersecurity. Lliam is at the forefront of Managed IT Service Providers adopting AI strategies to better serve customers and drive efficiency.

linkedin.com/in/lliamholmes

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Aaron Butler

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Aaron Butler is a cybersecurity leader and ethical hacker with 17 years of experience in IT and more than a decade focused on cybersecurity and risk management. As Founder and Executive Director of BlackHack Society, he specializes in helping organizations protect their data and how businesses can approach AI securely and confidently while navigating evolving threats.

linkedin.com/in/aaronbutler

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Session Highlights

Snapshots From the Event

Photos taken by Jennifer Stalcup

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