Don't just hear about the future of innovation. Experience it.
From firsthand access to emerging technology to a behind-the-scenes automotive experience, attendees of the Greater Irvine Chamber's Innovator's Journey, hosted at Karma Automotive Executive & Design Headquarters in Irvine on Thursday, Sept. 10, will have opportunities to extend the experience beyond the program itself.
All registered attendees will be automatically entered for the opportunity to receive one of two distinctive Karma Automotive packages:
- An exclusive Karma Vehicle Experience offering rare, behind-the-scenes access not ordinarily available to the public, including a curated factory tour, test drive, visit to the Karma Design Studio, and lunch.
- A luxury Karma Merchandise Collection, including a Karma-branded cap, polo shirt, scarf/pocket square, hoodie, tote bag, and Karma Speed Form.
An additional attendee will take home a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving centerpiece by Kate Flowers LA/OC, floral designer for Innovator's Journey. Created with seasonal flowers, foliage, and autumn textures, the handcrafted arrangement will bring the same elevated design featured at the event to the recipient's holiday table.
These added experiences complement an already immersive program, including a live autonomous robotics demonstration from Field AI, giving attendees a rare, firsthand opportunity to experience next-generation artificial intelligence as it navigates among attendees and even climbs onto the stage, identifying obstacles, selecting the safest path, and continuously adapting its movements in real time.
Building on the demonstration, attendees will gain additional insight during an on-stage Executive Conversation between Dave Coffaro, President & CEO of the Greater Irvine Chamber, and a senior executive from Field AI, exploring how breakthrough technologies move from research and development to commercially viable solutions that improve business operations.
Exploring the complete innovation continuum—from breakthrough discovery to commercialization and real-world impact—the program also features keynote speaker Errol Arkilic, Chief Innovation Officer at UC Irvine and Executive Director of UCI Beall Applied Innovation, who will discuss the complete innovation lifecycle and why market risk often outweighs technology risk when bringing new ideas to market.
Marcus McCammon, President of Karma Automotive, will deliver a signature executive address on how leadership, vision, and strategic execution continue to drive innovation within one of Southern California's most forward-thinking automotive companies.
Coffaro will moderate an executive panel featuring Janelle Brunette, Chief Operating Officer of Octane and incoming Chief Executive Officer, Octane; Ryan Honary, Founder and CEO of SensoRyAI; Thomas Katavic, Head of Digital at Hoag; and Sarah Liang, Partner, Global Responsible AI Leader, and Americas Digital Risk Emerging Technology Solutions Leader at EY. Together, they will discuss how leaders across the innovation ecosystem are transforming breakthrough ideas into real-world impact through entrepreneurship, responsible AI, digital transformation, healthcare innovation, and emerging technologies that are reshaping industries and creating competitive advantage.
Innovator's Journey, presented by Hoag, will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., at Karma Automotive Executive & Design Headquarters, 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine.
Registration includes an executive networking reception, a chef-curated plated lunch, and complimentary parking.
Regular Admission: $260 Members | $305 Non-Members
At-the-Door Registration: $265 Members | $330 Non-Members
Advance registration is recommended.
To register or learn more about sponsorship and expo table opportunities, contact events@irvinechamber.com.
