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How Will AI Change Your Business in 2026?
December 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Integrators eager to unlock the potential of artificial intelligence should register to attend our upcoming live webinar, entitled “How Will AI Change Your Business in 2026?”, to gain insights from respected industry leaders who sit at the forefront of the Ai revolution.
Dan Ferrisi, group director of content + editorial, industrial + tech, Emerald, will moderate a dynamic discussion with Bill Fons, president of AI initiatives and regional VP at CTI, and Matt Thorne, executive vice president at Electronic Contracting Company.
Join us on Tuesday, December 2, from 12pm to 1pm ET, for a robust examination of the concrete ways that AI will alter, disrupt and, quite possibly, improve your business in the year ahead.
A collaboration between Commercial Integrator, Security Sales & Integration and NSCA, this live webinar promises to deliver invaluable perspectives on how AI is already revolutionizing the business landscape.
By attending this live, webinar, you’ll learn…
- AI Integration Best Practices: Discover strategies for implementing AI effectively within your organization, including tips for starting small and gradually expanding AI capabilities.
- How to Overcome Resistance: Learn how to navigate organizational challenges and foster a culture that embraces AI innovation.
- Real-World Insights: Hear first-hand accounts from our panelists about the triumphs and challenges they’ve faced in their AI journeys.
- Strategies for the Future: Gain insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and policies that could shape the future of AI in business.
Don’t miss this opportunity to position your integration business at the forefront of AI innovation.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of a conversation that will continue to shape the future of our industry.
Panelists
Bill Fons
President of AI Initiatives and Regional VP, CTI
Joel Harris concurrently serves as the President of Solutions360. Over the past 20 years, Joel has led company growth by ten-fold through equal parts of organizational improvement, strategic transformation, and acquisitions. Joel is a veteran of the US Marine Corps and holds a BS in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University, an MBA from the University of North Carolina and completed Executive Education in New Product Development at MIT Sloan School of Management. He has also worked in engineering and strategic consulting positions with Marathon Oil, Ernst & Young, LLP, and Pfizer, Inc.
Matt Thorne
Executive Vice President, ECC
Chris Mounts is the Chief Financial Officer at FORTÉ (formerly AVI Systems), where he focuses on building the systems, structure, and clarity that enable sustainable business growth. He brings a proven track record of adding value to expanding organizations through improved accounting practices, enhanced financial reporting, operational efficiencies, and strong internal controls. Chris’s approach emphasizes driving execution, setting clear priorities, and aligning financial strategy with long-term organizational goals.
Dan Ferrisi
Group Editor, Commercial and Security, Emerald
Chris Mounts is the Chief Financial Officer at FORTÉ (formerly AVI Systems), where he focuses on building the systems, structure, and clarity that enable sustainable business growth. He brings a proven track record of adding value to expanding organizations through improved accounting practices, enhanced financial reporting, operational efficiencies, and strong internal controls. Chris’s approach emphasizes driving execution, setting clear priorities, and aligning financial strategy with long-term organizational goals.
