AfroTech Conference 2026
Cliff Worley
Founder & AI Consultant, AI Playtime
Track Networking, Engineering
Biography
Cliff Worley is a top-rated AI keynote speaker and growth advisor who trains Fortune 500 companies on AI adoption and helps them navigate the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence. Drawing on five years in venture capital — where he saw early how AI would reshape how companies compete — Cliff delivers strategic insights on AI implementation and, most importantly, shows teams how to use AI tools to 10x their output. He has advised brands including Amazon, Marriott, Airbnb, Capital One, and Skims, and has worked with Fortune 500 companies representing more than $1 trillion in combined revenue.
Sessions
Empowering Small Businesses with AI Presented by OpenAI
Thu, Nov 5, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Track Networking
Small businesses are where AI's promise gets tested. This conversation brings together the organizations, investors, city and community leaders who back founders every day to discuss what's keeping small businesses from adopting AI, what they actually need from these tools and how to make sure the economic opportunity reaches the communities that need it most. Facilitator: Cliff Worley, Founder & AI Consultant at AI Playtime
Expand Your Personal Tech Stack
Thu, Nov 5, 8:20 AM – 8:50 AM CT
Track Engineering
Live Workshop identifying your current workflows and which AI tool to use wear to 10x your productivity and output at Work.