January 9, 2025 - Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every sector of society. Its ability to revolutionize traditional practices while enhancing efficiency, safety and sustainability provides incredible opportunity for every industry including the global mining industry. The MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 127th National Western Mining Conference will kickoff with a keynote address “AI – Innovation and disruption – The path forward” from global business executive Terry Jones on Monday, Feb. 24, 8:30-11 am, at the Colorado Convention Center.

Terry Jones

Jones is a technology pioneer who has played a pivotal role in creating the trillion-dollar e-commerce travel industry. At the MINEXCHANGE Conference, he will discuss the integration of AI in the mining industry. AI technologies include machine learning, predictive analytics and automation that optimize mineral extraction processes and resource management. AI algorithms can analyze vast datasets from geological surveys, equipment performance, and environmental conditions to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Additionally, AI-driven automation reduces human risk in hazardous environments, streamlining operations and minimizing downtime.

Jones will speak about how AI represents a transformative force in mining while addressing environmental concerns and operational challenges in an increasingly competitive market.

AI is the most powerful force of business disruption today. It is changing both products and the future of work. Jones, who has been working in AI for the last ten years, can give attendees of the keynote address successful strategies that can be put to work at once, including:

• How should you think about AI in your organization?

• What are the data challenges?

• What are the security implications?

• What are the work force impacts?

• How can you implement it in your products?

• How will it change your business model?

Whereas other people talk about innovation – Terry Jones lives it. Only .01 percent of businesses reach the elusive billion-dollar “unicorn” status, Jones built and scaled not one but two unicorn businesses (Travelocity and Kayak).

As a board director for more than 20 companies, his IPOs and exits total more than $10 Billion.

Jones is a highly sought-after international speaker and a recognized global authority in the “Future of Business”, “Disruptive Leadership”, and “Digital Transformation.”

He is the author of the critically-acclaimed books “ON Innovation: Turning ON Innovation in Your Culture, Teams, and Organization” and “Disruption OFF: The Technological Disruption Coming for Your Company and What to Do About It.”