How AICI USA Positioned Its Members for the Future at Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026
TL;DR
At Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026, AICI USA offered members a 75-minute human-centered AI session delivered by Elevate AI Consulting. Post-session: 92% strongly agreed the training content was valuable; 92% that the format was interactive and effective; 92% that the instructor was knowledgeable; 92% that AI supports their expertise rather than threatens it; 83% that they can implement same-day workflows; 83% that they understood ethical and transparent AI usage. Zero disagreement, zero neutral or negative responses. Members highlighted the PREPA framework, prompting, security and privacy, and the idea that AI does not replace humans. Full case study and downloadable PDF on our site.
At Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026, the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) USA gave its members something important: practical, ethical AI education delivered with clarity and responsibility. The post-session numbers show it landed.
AICI partnered with Elevate AI Consulting to deliver a 75-minute keynote on how AI actually works, human-centered integration, ethical and privacy-conscious implementation, and practical workflows tailored to image consultants. The session focused on structure, control, and usable frameworks rather than hype or big-tech commentary.
The full story, including every metric and what members said they valued, is in our case study. You can also download a PDF version from that page (we ask for your name and email to send you the link). Below is a concise summary.
Results: What AICI USA Members Reported
Across every core metric, the response was strongly positive. There was no disagreement and no neutrality, something that is rare in AI sessions.
- Training content was valuable: 92% Strongly Agree, 8% Agree, 0% neutral or negative.
- Format was interactive and effective: 92% Strongly Agree, 8% Agree.
- Instructor knowledgeable: 92% Strongly Agree, 8% Agree.
- Presentation style effective: 92% Strongly Agree, 8% Agree.
- CEU information clarity: 83% Strongly Agree, 17% Agree.
- AI supports expertise (not threatens it): 92% Strongly Agree. For a high-trust profession like image consulting, that shift in perspective matters.
- Can implement same-day workflows: 83% Strongly Agree, 17% Agree.
- Ethical and transparent AI usage: 83% Strongly Agree, 17% Agree.
What Members Said They Valued
When members wrote in their own words what stood out, the same themes showed up again and again:
- PREPA framework
- Prompting
- Security settings
- Privacy protection
- Deep Research / Agent Mode
- Gamma
- "AI doesn't replace humans"
- Practical tools
- Structure
Members emphasized practical control and usable structure. They did not highlight macro AI history, big tech commentary, or philosophical debates.
Members Are Asking for More
Several members asked for more hands-on time, with comments like "expand to be more of a workshop" and "create and follow along." Some noted they would welcome Spanish-language or translation support. One member noted that information on AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) would have been helpful but understood that might be more advanced. We will follow up with an AEO-focused workshop for those who want to go deeper.
Full Case Study and Downloadable PDF
We published the full case study with executive summary, the opportunity AICI saw, what was delivered, measurable outcomes, and what it means for AICI. You can read it here:
How AICI USA Positioned Its Members for the Future at Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026
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