Aaron French
Director of Engagement and Professor of Information Systems & Security at Kennesaw State University.
ABOUT COGNOCON
An executive-level conference focused on the strategic transformation of organizations through emerging technologies — moving beyond tools and hype to explore how AI is reshaping business strategy, the future of work, and competitive advantage.
Our Mission
Innovation Translated Into Transformation
CognoCon’s mission is to advance the strategic use of emerging technologies to solve meaningful business problems and shape the future of work. We bring together leaders from academia, industry, and government to foster high-impact dialogue, share actionable insights, and translate innovation into organizational transformation.
2027 Theme
Advancing AI & Financial Technology
The 2027 theme explores advances in Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology and their impact on business and society. Through research and executive insights, sessions will examine emerging developments in AI, FinTech, and the opportunities created when these fields converge.
Our Vision
Shaping What Comes Next
CognoCon’s vision is to become a leading forum for shaping how organizations strategically leverage emerging technologies to drive innovation, solve complex business challenges, and define the future of work.
Core Values
The Principles Behind the Experience
Strategic Focus
Applying emerging technologies to solve real business problems and drive organizational transformation.
Executive-Level Dialogue
High-value conversations among leaders shaping strategy and the future of work.
Cross-Sector Integration
Connecting academia, industry, and policy to provide a broader perspective on emerging technologies.
Curated Experience
A limited-capacity event designed for meaningful interaction and stronger connections.
Actionable Insight
Practical ideas and frameworks that translate into real organizational impact.
CognoCon Team
Conference Organizer
Branding & Marketing
Conference Organizers
Jueun French
Leads the visual identity, branding strategy, and marketing initiatives for CognoCon, ensuring a cohesive and premium conference presence across all platforms.
CognoCon Team
Associate Editors
CognoCon is grateful to the following Associate Editors, who volunteer their time and expertise to oversee the peer review process for conference submissions.
Ashish Gupta
Auburn University
Veda Storey
Georgia State University
Greg Moody
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Jordan Shropshire
University of South Alabama
Benjamin Ampel
Georgia State University
Mingfeng Lin
Georgia Institute of Technology
Oyebisi Oladeji
Kennesaw State University
Joe Washburn
Western Carolina University
Hayden Wimmer
Georgia Southern University
Hossein Mohit
Kennesaw State University
Nargess Tahmasbi
Pennsylvania State University
Guohou Shan
Northeastern University
CognoCon Sponsors
Made Possible By Our Partners
CognoCon is made possible through the support of organizations committed to advancing innovation and leadership in emerging technologies.
BECOME A SPONSORBe part of what comes next.
CognoCon is building a community of leaders shaping how organizations leverage emerging technologies to solve real business problems and define the future of work. Whether you are interested in attending, speaking, or partnering, we invite you to get involved in future CognoCon events.
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