Ideas On Tap

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
6:30 Doors | 7:00 Talks

"Our AI Future"

Artificial Intelligence. In the news, it's the collapse of civilization. In the corporate office, it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. So which is it? Either way, it's the end of the world as we know it. We'll invite three industry experts to help us chart a course to how our society can survive and thrive in the AI enabled future.

Teaching in an AI World

JOHN LICATO, PhD
Assoc. Prof., USF Bellini College of AI

How will AI impact how we teach, what we teach, and what careers we prepare students for? Get perspectives on all this and more with John Licato, Director of the USF Advanced Machine and Human Reasoning lab.

Regulators, Mount Up

ADAM SLOOPE
Data Governance Consultant

So many AI discussions end with, “We need to regulate this.” But what does that really mean? Adam Sloope joins us for a frank discussion on AI regulation and legislation from the viewpoint of a data governance expert.

Your AI Preparation Kit

JUSTIN DAVIS
VP of UX, Sourcetoad

In these parts we know what storm preparation looks like – and with AI, storm season is already here. Learn what steps you can take to prepare your career, your life, and your family for success in an AI-enabled world.

Hosted by:

CARL VERVISCH
Ideas On Tap Founder, Film Producer

Ideas On Tap was born out of a drive to give back to the community that has always inspired me as a business owner and welcomed me to the table for discussion.

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A Community of Thinkers

We believe the Tampa Bay area is filled with exciting ideas, inspiring stories, and people who want to share them. In this ongoing speaker series, we seek to unlock our community's intellectual capital and create connections that catalyze growth.

Eat. Drink. Connect.

Enjoy food for thought around the table with old friends or new, roam the bier hall to mix it up, or simply sit back and take it all in.

About Our Venue

More than a restaurant and bar. More than a music and social venue. New World Tampa is a community hub, dedicated to fostering progress.
But they do make a helluva pizza.