Artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses operate, and nowhere is that impact more significant than in sales. From prospecting and lead generation to customer engagement and follow-up, AI tools are helping top-performing sales teams save time, improve productivity and close more business.

Join the Canton Regional Chamber and Dave Payne, former professor at the University of Akron and owner of System 3 Performance Consulting, for an interactive training workshop designed to help sales professionals, business owners and sales leaders understand how to leverage AI to gain a competitive advantage.

While Dave recently presented at the Canton AI Summit, this workshop will build upon concepts introduced during that session and provide a much deeper dive into practical AI tools and strategies. Even if you attended the Summit, you’ll gain new insights and takeaways from this expanded workshop.

Whether you’re just getting started with AI or looking to take your current strategy to the next level, you’ll leave with practical tools and actionable insights that can be implemented immediately.

Who Should Attend?

• Sales executives
• Sales managers and team leaders
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Sales professionals
• Sales support and business development staff
• Anyone looking to improve productivity and future-proof their career

What You’ll Learn

• How AI is changing the future of sales and business development
• The hidden cost of administrative tasks and how AI can help eliminate busy work
• What AI can and cannot do in today’s business environment
• How to identify the right AI tools for your business
• The difference between ChatGPT and specialized AI sales tools
• How to build an AI technology stack that supports your sales process
• Best-in-class AI tools available in 2026
• Strategies to improve productivity, customer engagement and sales performance

Why Attend?

AI is no longer a future trend. It is a business tool that is reshaping how organizations sell, communicate and compete. This workshop will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and identify opportunities to create immediate value for your team and organization.

Exclusive Member Benefit

Attendees will also learn about the Future AI Sales Academy Bootcamp. Canton Regional Chamber members will receive discounted tuition for future bootcamp programs.

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., and the training will begin at 11:30 a.m. Dave will present for approximately 120 minutes.