Cognitive Innovation Conference (CognoCon)
Organized by Michael J. Coles College of Business (Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University)
Where bold ideas and real-world innovation collide to shape the AI-driven future of work.
- Dates
- May 9, 2026
- Location
- Kennesaw, GA
- Deadline
- -
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About this conference
Where bold ideas and real-world innovation collide to shape the AI-driven future of work. Hear from thought leaders working today to create a more innovative and better tomorrow. The future of work isn’t arriving, it’s being invented. The Cognitive Innovation Conference (CognoCon) unites researchers, creators, and industry leaders who are shaping what comes next. From emerging markets and intelligent enterprises to human-AI collaboration, CognoCon is where academic insight meets real-world experimentation. Our goal is to bridge academia, industry, and government to engage with and explore the evolution of business, work, and society in the age of artificial intelligence and spark the ideas that will define tomorrow. It is a premier, in-person forum designed to connect industry leaders, innovators, and academics around one defining challenge: shaping the AI-driven future of work. Its purpose is to bridge academia and industry to engage and explore technological advances that will shape the future of work, and to build network, bridges, and share knowledge among all participants at the conference.
Sponsorship options
Platinum Sponsor - $20,000 (1 spot available): Exclusive presenting partnership and maximum visibility. Includes naming rights: “The Inaugural Cognitive Innovation Conference, presented by [Sponsor Name]”, prominent logo placement, verbal recognition, dedicated sponsor spotlight, priority-location premium vendor booth (if desired), featured sponsor profile, recognition in marketing communications and social media, and up to 10 complimentary registrations. Gold Sponsor - $10,000 (Up to 5 available): High-visibility sponsorship with strong thought-leadership presence. Includes logo display, verbal recognition during panel session, logo on program and proceedings, standard vendor booth (if desired), dedicated sponsorship for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or social (2), social media recognition, and up to 7 complimentary registrations. Silver Sponsor - $5,000 (Up to 5 available): Targeted brand exposure and engagement. Includes logo placement, recognition slide, company mention in program, opportunity for branded merchandise or swag, social media recognition, and up to 4 complimentary registrations. Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 (Up to 10 available): Entry-level sponsorship with strong brand exposure. Includes logo placement, recognition in program, social media recognition, and up to 4 complimentary registrations. Vendor Booth Sponsor - $1,000 (Limited Availability): Showcase space with direct attendee engagement. Includes an 8x6 exhibitor booth, opportunity to showcase products/services/demos, ability to engage directly with attendees, inclusion in exhibitor listings, special “Thank You” recognition in program, and complimentary admission for two vendor representatives.
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