HumanX, a forum for AI leaders started by the team behind HLTH and Money20/20, announced its official debut and the annual conference. This inaugural gathering will be hosted in March 2025 and bring together C-suite leaders, decision-makers, policymakers, founders, and AI practitioners. And HumanX raised over $6 million in funding led by Primary Venture Partners, with participation from Foundation Capital, FPV Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz.
Built with a commitment to distilling AI complexity into practical and actionable solutions for organizations, HumanX’s programming will depend on industry-specific data to pinpoint the unique issues and questions facing organizations today. And HumanX will offer distinct insights, strategies and tactics for leaders to confidently deploy and integrate AI.
HumanX works as an incubator to make AI useful to organizations across the globe through a three-pronged approach. Besides the inaugural gathering in early 2025, the HumanX organization will also provide the following:
1.) With HarrisX, the leading data analytics and market research platform, HumanX will offer quantitative insights into AI adoption and industry challenges. And this partnership will first produce a comprehensive industry report scheduled for release this summer to help frame the key questions facing each industry. Moving forward, the pair will partner with a major consultancy (to be announced) to supplement this data with qualitative insights offered to organizations on a subscription basis, enabling them to gain a competitive edge within their peer set.
2.) Committed to ethical AI practices, HumanX will launch a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for responsible AI regulation and policies in the fall. And the HumanX Foundation will ensure that corporate and governmental organizations have a voice in shaping the future of AI governance and will partner with and support other nonprofits in the space. Partnering with Concordant – a newly formed business advisory within Public Policy Holding Co. (PPHC), a large policy and public affairs firm – HumanX will utilize its unique expertise in policy to ensure that the acceleration of AI technology aligns with future regulatory standards.
The inaugural HumanX conference is set for March 10-13, 2025, at The Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas. This three-day conference will represent leaders from diverse industries, such as healthcare and life sciences, financial services, consumer and retail, cybersecurity, sales and marketing, infrastructure tools, and business operations.
HumanX was founded by Stefan Weitz and Jonathan Weiner, whose combined expertise and outlook drive the company’s mission. And Weitz, a veteran of Microsoft with 18 years of experience, has led billion-user technologies, including Bing.com, while pioneering strategic initiatives in online platforms and cybersecurity, showcasing a profound understanding of technology trends and a talent for transforming concepts into thriving ventures.
Weiner, founder of Money20/20, HLTH, ViVE, and Shoptalk, brings extensive experience in technology and conference management, coupled with leadership roles at Google Wallet and Payments, multiple company acquisitions, and investments in over 100 startups. And their complementary strengths and understanding of technological advancement position them to lead HumanX in its goal to bring clarity to AI complexity.
KEY QUOTES:
“In an era where AI’s influence touches every facet of our lives, our work, and even society at large, understanding its implications and harnessing its potential responsibly and effectively is paramount. I’m excited for HumanX: a gathering that will offer much-needed thought leadership to navigate these complex waters, shaping a future where technology amplifies human capability and innovation.”
– Reid Hoffman, Founder of LinkedIn and Co-Founder of Inflection.ai
“I was promised Knight Rider as a kid, and for the first time in my life, I’m beginning to believe it might be possible. But progress is uneven because we have been witnessing AI developments unfold at an unprecedented speed. The challenge for today’s leaders isn’t more AI inspiration or fear, it’s about evaluating and deploying it in ways that are impactful, responsible and sustainable, ensuring a real return on investment. Our focus is to clear and forge that path, making AI accessible, understandable, and most importantly, practical for every organization.”
– Stefan Weitz, CEO and co-founder of HumanX
“I’m confident HumanX will become the preeminent event in AI, delivering the highest ROI for innovative companies aiming to shape industries, investors looking for the most impactful founders, startups seeking funding from the most knowledgeable value-add investors in AI, media looking to break meaningful stories in the field, and much more. We could not be more excited to partner with the ecosystem to create the most important platform for companies and individuals to leverage.”
– Jonathan Weiner, co-founder of HumanX
“A ferocious appetite for AI content and community has been hockey-sticking since November 2022. Yet, we still lack an opportunity to convene, learn, rally, and do business. The HumanX team has the capacity and the vision to do just that. We’re thrilled to be involved and look forward to supporting the team to contribute in any small way we can to capture this unprecedented chance to shape the future of the AI industry.”
– Brian Schechter, partner at Primary Venture Partners
