Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026 - Pre-conference Interview with CEO Thiago E. Ferreira
TL;DR
This post promotes a pre-conference interview recorded for Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026 (AICI). The full conversation is available on YouTube and covers human-centered AI for image consultants and personal branding professionals. The interview explains that AI replaces friction, not human expertise, and that human-centered AI keeps judgment and trust with the professional. Image consultants can adopt AI ethically and practically today.
I recently shared that I would be speaking at Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026, hosted by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI). As part of the lead-up to the event, AICI invited me to participate in a pre-conference interview focused on how image consultants can use artificial intelligence responsibly in client-facing work.
That interview is now available on my YouTube channel.
👉 Watch the full interview here:
What the Interview Covers
Rather than focusing on tools or trends, the discussion centers on practical AI adoption and long-term professional impact.
Topics include:
- Why AI replaces friction, not expertise
- How image consultants can use AI as a thought partner
- What "human-centered AI" means in real client work
- Ethical and transparent use of AI with clients
- Reducing hallucinations and improving AI reliability
- First, confidence-building steps for professionals new to AI
The goal of the conversation is not to convince anyone to "AI everything," but to provide a grounded framework for deciding where AI helps and where human expertise must remain in control.
Why This Conversation Matters
Image consulting is built on skills AI does not possess: taste, intuition, trust-building, and the ability to read the room. The fear that AI will replace these roles is understandable, but misplaced.
When applied correctly, AI operates behind the scenes. It reduces administrative work, improves preparation and follow-ups, and frees professionals to focus more deeply on client relationships.
This interview is intended as a practical reference for consultants who want to engage with AI thoughtfully rather than reactively.
Key Takeaway
AI works best when it supports human expertise instead of attempting to replace it. The consultant remains the decision-maker. The client experience becomes clearer, warmer, and more intentional.
About Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026
Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026 is an immersive 10-hour event hosted by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) that brings together fashion industry professionals, technology innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore where fashion and technology converge in the age of artificial intelligence.
The event takes place on February 2, 2026 at 1501 Biscayne Blvd suite 501, Miami, FL 33132. I'll be delivering the keynote presentation on how AI is revolutionizing the fashion industry.
Get your tickets for Style Tech Immersion Miami 2026 on Eventbrite →
For more information about the event, you can read my previous blog post about the keynote announcement.
If you're interested in learning more about how we help professionals and organizations adopt AI ethically, strategically, and with confidence, explore our AI consulting services, check out our case studies, or book a free consultation to discuss how we can help your organization.