KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Jason Moore
Midnight Oil Productions
Jason Moore has spent more than 30 years helping churches, nonprofits, and organizations communicate more effectively through creativity, storytelling, and visual communication. Jason joined the staff of Ginghamsburg Church in the 1990s. Today, through Midnight Oil Productions, he serves as a nationally recognized keynote speaker, trainer, consultant, and author, equipping leaders to communicate with greater clarity, creativity, and impact.
As artificial intelligence rapidly emerged in 2022, he once again became an early adopter and trusted guide, creating practical, ethical, and ministry-focused AI training for pastors, church leaders, communicators, and creatives across the United States.
Since 2023, Jason has led hundreds of AI workshops and has been a featured speaker at conferences including the AI Discovery Expo, Church Innovation Summit, and Church Communicator Conference. His latest book, AI and the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous, became an Amazon bestseller and has become a trusted resource for churches seeking to thoughtfully embrace artificial intelligence while remaining faithful to their mission.
Julienne Shields
Millikin University
Julienne Shields is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and a Clinical Instructor at Millikin University’s Tabor School of Business, where she leads initiatives that integrate artificial intelligence into business and entrepreneurship education. With more than 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational leadership, she helps businesses and educators implement AI through practical, ethical, and results-focused strategies.
Before returning to Millikin in 2025, Julienne served as CEO of the U.S. Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (USASBE) and founded Global Experiential Opportunities Group, an international consulting firm focused on experiential learning and innovation. She has launched Millikin’s AI Faculty Fellows Program, developed AI ethics guidelines, and delivers workshops that help organizations confidently adopt AI to improve productivity and decision-making.
An engaging speaker and consultant, Julienne is passionate about equipping organizations and communities with the tools to thrive in an AI-driven future.
Tery Lockitski
Google
Tery is an AI Engineering Leader for HCLS at Google, where she helps organizations harness artificial intelligence to drive innovation and business transformation. She also serves as a board advisor for i03 Partners, a cloud and IoT device manufacturer.
With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, Tery has served as Chief Digital Officer at Tate & Lyle, Chief Technology Officer at PepsiCo International, and Vice President of Supply Chain at Hitachi Industrial. She is recognized for leading successful digital transformation initiatives and for her expertise in optimization, automation, and Industry 4.0 across process manufacturing, agribusiness, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.
Tery studied at the University of Miami and Columbia University and continues to advance her expertise through professional certifications, including Agentic AI Product Management. Known for her results-oriented leadership, she helps organizations thoughtfully implement AI to improve operations and supply chain performance.
Outside of work, Tery enjoys mountain climbing, forest conservation, paragliding, and spending time with her dog.
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