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South Florida Build Expo 2026

Broward County Convention Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kevin Farnsworth

Kevin Farnsworth

Torch Ignited

Presenter bio
Kevin Farnsworth is the Founder and President of Torch Ignited and brings over 28 years of experience building software and business systems. A Solutions Architect by trade, Kevin has spent his career at the intersection of technology integration and operational efficiency, helping organizations modernize the way they work. Before founding Torch Ignited, Kevin served as Manager of Solutions Architecture for the Orange County Clerk of Courts in Orlando, Florida. There he led the automation and redaction of 50 million documents, integrated the Clerk's systems with the Florida statewide ePortal for court filings, and consolidated decades of legacy systems into a single modern platform. His work transformed how one of Florida's largest court systems operates. Kevin's work today centers on helping businesses adopt AI responsibly and strategically, with a focus on human-centered approaches that keep people and process at the forefront.
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Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
AI

Finding Efficiency: A Practical Guide to Scaling Your Business with AI

AI Without the Risk: Building a Foundation for Responsible AI Adoption 

Most organizations already have AI in use whether they know it or not. Employees 

are quietly adopting generative AI tools on their own, creating what is known as 

shadow AI. This session helps leaders understand what AI actually is, where it 

thrives and where it falls short, and how to build the governance structure needed 

to protect their organization. 

 

Course Outline:  

  • What is AI: definitions, behaviors, and realistic expectations 
  • AI fact vs. fiction: separating hype from reality 
  • Understanding the risks of shadow AI and ungoverned adoption 
  • How to classify your data and what to share with AI 
  • Choosing the right AI tools for your organization 
  • Creating an internal AI policy your team will follow 
  • Building a human-centered AI culture from the ground up 

Target audience: Business Owners, Executives, Operations and Department Leaders

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