HD Tech Tower Talks. Practical, Implementable AI Tips.
Join HD Tech and local business leaders for an in-person AI roundtable focused on real-world adoption, practical implementation, and cybersecurity awareness.
Date
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue
Long Beach Yacht Club
Hosted for business leaders
Three Conversations. One Roundtable.
Tower Talks is built around three themes that matter most for business leaders evaluating AI right now — discussed openly, with peers, in plain English.
Real-World AI Adoption
How business leaders are actually putting AI to work today — beyond the hype, beyond the buzzwords. What's working, what isn't, and what's worth your time.
Practical Implementation
Hands-on tips you can take back to your team on Monday morning. No 12-month roadmaps, no enterprise-only tools — just things you can use right away.
Cybersecurity Awareness
The new attack surface created by AI tools — and how to roll out AI responsibly without exposing your business to data leaks, prompt injection, or compliance risk.
Meet the Speakers
Tom Hermstad
HD Tech
Tom will share how businesses can adopt AI safely, strategically, and in a measured way. His perspective will focus on practical implementation, risk awareness, and how organizations can move forward without creating unnecessary security or operational issues.
Sean Patterson
StartGuides
Sean will speak on executive AI use in the workplace, including where businesses are today, where they can go next, and what successful adoption looks like when leadership is aligned and intentional.
Dave Cunningham
Alvaka
Dave will discuss AI through the lens of today's changing ransomware and cybersecurity landscape, helping attendees better understand the risks, realities, and security considerations that come with modern AI use.
Not a Webinar. A Working Roundtable.
Tower Talks is intentionally small, intentionally in-person, and intentionally peer-driven. No slides full of bullet points. No vendor pitches. Just business leaders talking honestly about what AI is — and isn't — doing for them right now.
You'll leave with a short list of things you can actually try, names of peers to follow up with, and a clearer sense of where AI fits into your business — and where it doesn't.
Every attendee gets:
Reserve Your Seat
Seats are limited to keep the roundtable conversation meaningful. Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll be in touch within 1 business day.
Submit a Question in Advance
Got an AI or cybersecurity question you'd like the roundtable to tackle? Send it in and our facilitators will work it into the discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to Talk Before the Event?
If you'd rather get straight to the point, we're happy to walk you through how HD Tech approaches AI adoption and cybersecurity for businesses your size.