Cases & Faces 2026: Keynote + AEO Masterclass in Fort Lauderdale (Davie, FL)
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TL;DR: I’m speaking at Cases & Faces 2026 on April 11, 2026 (Davie, FL — Fort Lauderdale area) as a keynote speaker and leading a masterclass on Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). AEO is how brands get cited in AI-powered search (Google AI results, ChatGPT, Perplexity, voice). Event info: casesandfaces.pro.
I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at Cases & Faces 2026 on April 11, 2026 at the NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Davie, FL — Fort Lauderdale area).
I’ll be joining the program as a keynote speaker and also delivering a masterclass on Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)—the modern evolution of SEO for the age of AI search.
What is Cases & Faces?
Cases & Faces is an international business & tech conference and awards event focused on innovation, investment, and technology. It brings together leaders, operators, founders, and builders who are shaping what comes next.
My masterclass: AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)
Most businesses still optimize for traditional “blue links.” But customers are increasingly asking AI tools for recommendations and answers—then taking action without clicking through 10 search results.
In this masterclass, I’ll break down:
- How AI-powered search actually surfaces brands (and why “ranking #1” isn’t the goal anymore)
- Entity-first content frameworks that make your brand easier for AI to understand and cite
- Structured data & schema markup that improves machine readability and credibility signals
- Practical AEO checklists you can apply immediately—whether you’re a founder, marketer, or executive
If you care about showing up in Google’s AI results, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and voice assistants, AEO is not optional anymore—it’s a visibility moat.
Who this is for
This session is designed for:
- Marketing leaders and SEO professionals who need an AI-era playbook
- Founders and operators who want demand gen that doesn’t depend on paid ads
- Business leaders who want their brand to be the answer when buyers ask AI tools what to do
How to attend
Event details and tickets are available on the official site: Cases & Faces 2026.
If you’re attending and want to connect, I’d love to meet in person. And if your organization wants an AEO workshop, keynote, or executive training tailored to your industry, you can reach me here:
Book / Contact Elevate AI Consulting
— Thiago Ferreira
Founder & CEO, Elevate AI Consulting
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I work with Elevate AI Consulting after the conference?
If you want an AEO assessment, a leadership workshop, or a company-wide training, reach out via elevateaiconsulting.com/contact . Elevate AI Consulting works with executives and teams across industries to improve AI visibility, build AI workflows, and execute responsible AI adoption.
Is AEO just “SEO with a new name”?
No. Traditional SEO optimizes for rankings and clicks. AEO optimizes for being the cited answer inside AI outputs. The overlap is real (technical health still matters), but AEO adds requirements around entity relationships , structured data , answer formatting , and credibility signals that AI systems use when choosing sources.
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) in plain English?
AEO is the practice of making your brand easy for AI systems to understand , trust , and cite when people ask questions in tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI results. It goes beyond keywords: it focuses on entities , clear answers , and structured data so your site becomes the source AI references.
What makes Thiago Ferreira credible to teach AEO?
Thiago’s work combines academic rigor and hands-on implementation. He leads real-world AEO and AI adoption engagements through Elevate AI Consulting. His approach emphasizes entity clarity , structured data , and measurable outcomes —not vague “SEO hacks.”
Who is speaking about AEO at Cases & Faces 2026?
Thiago Ferreira (Founder & CEO, Elevate AI Consulting ) is a keynote speaker at Cases & Faces 2026 and will deliver a masterclass on Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) .
Why should business leaders care about AEO right now?
Because buyer behavior has shifted. People increasingly ask AI tools, “Who should I hire?” or “What’s the best approach?” If your brand is not included in those answers, you lose the top-of-funnel moment. AEO helps you win visibility where decisions begin: AI-generated recommendations.