The content on this page was provided by an independent third party and syndicated by XPR Media. Members of the editorial and news staff of the USA TODAY Network were not involved in the creation of this content.

Iffel International Announces CEO Hema Dey as Keynote Speaker for 2026 WITOC AI Town Hall

Partnership marks the official launch of Dey’s 2026 Speakers Tour ahead of her debut book

With AI redefining competitive advantage, leaders need actionable pathways, not theory.”

— Hema Dey, CEO of Iffel International

ANAHEIM HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Iffel International today announced that CEO Hema Dey, the Forbes-recognized Top 5 AI Leader and creator of the SEO2Sales™ methodology, will headline the Women in International Trade – Orange County (WITOC) 2026 AI Town Hall, taking place January 23, 2026, at Chapman University.

The event, titled “You Are What You EEAT: Reimagining Marketing & Sales with AI for Global Growth,” serves as the first major stop on Dey’s 2026 speakers tour, which will span international business organizations, university innovation centers, global leadership conferences, and private speaking engagements for business leaders at companies and their boards of directors in advance of her forthcoming book on AI-driven business transformation.

The WITOC partnership represents a strategic collaboration to equip executives with the clarity, frameworks, and tools needed to navigate the accelerating convergence of human and artificial intelligence. In conjunction, Dey has been appointed to the WITOC Advisory Council beginning January 2026 as WITOC’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy Advisor.

“With AI redefining competitive advantage, leaders need actionable pathways, not theory,” said Hema Dey, CEO of Iffel International. “WITOC’s AI Town Hall is the ideal place to begin this year’s tour, bringing global trade, technology, and leadership conversations together in one room.”

Dey’s speaking tour will expand on the principles behind her SEO2Sales methodology, which integrates neuroscience, AI insights, and data-driven marketing to help companies increase visibility, improve conversion rates, and scale with predictable momentum. Her upcoming book will further explore how AI is reshaping decision-making, brand credibility, and market expansion for organizations operating domestically and abroad.

WITOC AI TOWN HALL 2026 Event Details

“You Are What You EEAT” — Reimagining Marketing & Sales with AI for Global Growth
January 23, 2026 | 3:00 to 7 p.m. PST
Chapman University | Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics

Key elements of the program include:
• Opening remarks from WITOC Chair and Program Leader Simona Racek, WITOC partners, including Women Presidents Organization Orange County (WPO), Chapman University Schmid Center for International Business, and event sponsor Port of Los Angeles
• Keynote Address by Hema Dey: Catapulting Domestic & Global Growth with AI
• Applied Strategy Session & Interactive Panel
• Networking reception with industry innovators and global business executives

Why It Matters
The Town Hall builds on the momentum of an October 2025 WITOC virtual masterclass led by Dey and shifts the focus from AI theory to real-world execution.

“The response to Hema’s October webinar was extraordinary and made it clear that our community is demanding real, applicable AI strategy,” said Simona Filip Racek, WITOC Chair and Simaris Trade CEO. “This in-person AI Town Hall builds on that momentum. It gives executives the practical tools, clarity, and confidence they need to compete and succeed in 2026. Partnering with Hema and Iffel International allows us to bring world-class expertise to Orange County and Southern California at a critical moment for global business.”

The town hall attendees will gain:
• A framework for balancing human intelligence with AI for sustainable business growth
• Insights on building visibility beyond Google across the expanding digital ecosystem
• A step-by-step roadmap to shape their AI-powered 2026 strategy

Attendance is limited to 70 executive participants. Registration: witoc.org/events.

About Iffel International
Founded in 2006, Iffel International is a marketing strategy firm based in Southern California specializing in AI-powered sales and marketing systems, global SEO, and go-to-market strategies. The company’s proprietary SEO2Sales™ methodology has earned recognition for its ability to integrate neuroscience, AI, and modern sales techniques into high-performance marketing solutions. Iffel International helps organizations adapt, scale, and grow with customized strategies rooted in data, inclusion, and impact. Learn more at iffelinternational.com.

About WITOC
Women in International Trade Orange County (WITOC) is a California nonprofit, volunteer-run organization proudly serving the Orange County and Southern California business and trade community since 1985. As an affiliate chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)—a global network with 40 chapters worldwide—WITOC fosters international trade, advances women in business and trade, and strengthens the Southern California business community.

Cara Stewart
WunderMarx Inc.
+1 949-290-5563
cara@wundermarx.com
Visit us on social media:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
X

Legal Disclaimer:

EIN Presswire provides this news content “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability
for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this
article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. XPRMedia and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact pressreleases@xpr.media

Kiteworks & Concentric AI Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Data Security Governance & Enforcement

Kiteworks & Concentric AI Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Data Security Governance & Enforcement

Complementary solutions automate discovery, governance, and enforcement of data sharing and transfer Together with

January 19, 2026

Amwins Special Risk Underwriters Launches Exclusive Primary Construction Casualty Program

Amwins Special Risk Underwriters Launches Exclusive Primary Construction Casualty Program

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) today

January 19, 2026

The Maddog Strong Foundation Hosts Second Annual ‘One Saves Eight’ Organ Donation Education Day

The Maddog Strong Foundation Hosts Second Annual ‘One Saves Eight’ Organ Donation Education Day

1/8 National Organ Donation Education Day Education is one of the most effective tools we have to inspire the next

January 19, 2026

Primary.Health Expands School Health Mission with ARPA-H-Funded BREATHE-SCALE Project

Primary.Health Expands School Health Mission with ARPA-H-Funded BREATHE-SCALE Project

Primary.Health will help power an up to 5-year federally funded air quality improvement project to monitor school air

January 19, 2026

Iktos Enters Strategic €1B+ Multi-Target AI Partnership with Servier to Advance Drug Discovery in Oncology and Neurology

Iktos Enters Strategic €1B+ Multi-Target AI Partnership with Servier to Advance Drug Discovery in Oncology and Neurology

PARIS, FRANCE, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Iktos, a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics

January 19, 2026

Prositions Launches New Business Communication Course by Mark Jeffries

Prositions Launches New Business Communication Course by Mark Jeffries

DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Prositions, Inc. today announced the release of

January 19, 2026

CES 2026: Sound Dimension Introduces a New Way to Experience Sound Together

CES 2026: Sound Dimension Introduces a New Way to Experience Sound Together

Timed with CES 2026, Sound Dimension brings AiFi to a global audience, enabling shared sound experiences for music and

January 19, 2026

TuxCare’s Senior Developer Advocate To Speak at CodeMash 2026

TuxCare’s Senior Developer Advocate To Speak at CodeMash 2026

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — TuxCare, a global innovator in securing open

January 19, 2026

The Trust Gap: My B2B Network CEO Warns Over-Reliance on AI is Eroding B2B Relationships

The Trust Gap: My B2B Network CEO Warns Over-Reliance on AI is Eroding B2B Relationships

MyB2BNetwork warns: Over-automation kills B2B deals. Discover why a human-centric sales strategy is essential for

January 19, 2026

TLC Family Care Celebrates 40 Years of Trusted Care and Family Support

TLC Family Care Celebrates 40 Years of Trusted Care and Family Support

TLC Family Care announces its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service helping families connect with

January 19, 2026

eTRANSERVICES Receives 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Gold Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

eTRANSERVICES Receives 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Gold Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

eTRANSERVICES is recognized for exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation's veterans This

January 19, 2026

Quorso partners with Circle K to implement Intelligent Management in stores across North America

Quorso partners with Circle K to implement Intelligent Management in stores across North America

Quorso, the Intelligent Management Platform for store operators, announced today the expansion of its partnership with

January 19, 2026

Business Leaders Look to Speakers.com for Guidance on the Most Requested Speaker Topics Shaping 2026 Meetings

Business Leaders Look to Speakers.com for Guidance on the Most Requested Speaker Topics Shaping 2026 Meetings

MD, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As organizations begin planning their 2026 business meetings

January 19, 2026

Easton Select Group Acquires South Shore Pool Supply, Strengthening Services for Boston’s South Shore Communities

Easton Select Group Acquires South Shore Pool Supply, Strengthening Services for Boston’s South Shore Communities

South Shore Pool Supply represents everything we value in a partner: deep roots in the community, a strong commitment

January 19, 2026

Arden’s Garden’s New FOCUS+ Functional Juice Ready to Support New Year’s Resolutions

Arden’s Garden’s New FOCUS+ Functional Juice Ready to Support New Year’s Resolutions

Most People Lose Focus and Abandon Their New Year's Resolutions this month, and Arden's Garden Offers Some Supportive

January 19, 2026

EyeCool Therapeutics Announces Encouraging Interim Clinical Results for ETX-4143 in Chronic Ocular Surface Pain

EyeCool Therapeutics Announces Encouraging Interim Clinical Results for ETX-4143 in Chronic Ocular Surface Pain

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — EyeCool Therapeutics, a clinical-stage ophthalmic

January 19, 2026

Line Producer India: How Regional Production Hubs Drive Nationwide Film Execution

Line Producer India: How Regional Production Hubs Drive Nationwide Film Execution

ndia’s line production model highlights Mumbai, Delhi, Rajasthan, Goa, and South India as core execution hubs for

January 19, 2026

Clifford Capital Partners Rebrands as Lone Peak Global Investors

Clifford Capital Partners Rebrands as Lone Peak Global Investors

ALPINE, UT, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Clifford Capital Partners, a boutique institutional

January 19, 2026

Veterinary Practice Growth in 2026: Key Challenges for Multi-Location Organizations

Veterinary Practice Growth in 2026: Key Challenges for Multi-Location Organizations

Data-driven insights to support veterinary practices, advisors, and multi-site organizations planning for the year

January 19, 2026

Craters & Freighters Transforms Hazmat Shipping Operations with DGIS Software to Support Compliance Across 30+ Locations

Craters & Freighters Transforms Hazmat Shipping Operations with DGIS Software to Support Compliance Across 30+ Locations

Craters & Freighters strengthens compliant dangerous goods shipping across 30+ locations using DGIS software to

January 19, 2026

Printful Launches Embedded Design Maker on Shopify, Bringing Merch Creation Fully Into the Shopify Experience

Printful Launches Embedded Design Maker on Shopify, Bringing Merch Creation Fully Into the Shopify Experience

By embedding Design Maker directly into the Shopify admin, we’re eliminating friction, saving merchants time,

January 19, 2026

A Leader to Die For is a actionable guide to what makes people follow a leader with loyalty, trust, and sacrifice

A Leader to Die For is a actionable guide to what makes people follow a leader with loyalty, trust, and sacrifice

Through vivid fighter pilot stories and actionable insights, the author guides readers through the three phases from

January 19, 2026

RobosizeME to Sponsor Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026, Brings Time-Saving Workflow Automations to OHIP Users

RobosizeME to Sponsor Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026, Brings Time-Saving Workflow Automations to OHIP Users

With over 24,000 hours saved across key hospitality operations, RobosizeME brings OHIP-integrated automation to the

January 19, 2026

Life Insurance Expert Aaron Seitz of Macomb, MI, Breaks Down Coverage Types for HelloNation

Life Insurance Expert Aaron Seitz of Macomb, MI, Breaks Down Coverage Types for HelloNation

What’s the difference between term, whole, and universal life insurance, and how do you know which one fits your

January 19, 2026

Complimentary Webinar on AI in Clinical Decision-Making and Coverage Policy: Near-Term Promise and Practical Pitfalls

Complimentary Webinar on AI in Clinical Decision-Making and Coverage Policy: Near-Term Promise and Practical Pitfalls

RadSite and Trajectory Health AI to Host Virtual Roundtable on January 13th AI holds real near-term promise for

January 19, 2026

TreadStone Technologies Secures NJEDA Angel Match Funding to Scale Advanced Coatings for the New Energy Economy

TreadStone Technologies Secures NJEDA Angel Match Funding to Scale Advanced Coatings for the New Energy Economy

Significantly expands production of advanced corrosion‑protection coatings for electrolyzers, fuel cells, flow

January 19, 2026

SightX Launches AI-Powered Open-Ended Text Analysis to Accelerate Qualitative Insights

SightX Launches AI-Powered Open-Ended Text Analysis to Accelerate Qualitative Insights

Rebuilt with generative AI, the enhanced experience uncovers themes and sentiment across open-ended responses,

January 19, 2026

Pelotero Partners with Motor Preference Experts to Unlock a New Era of Personalized Athlete Development

Pelotero Partners with Motor Preference Experts to Unlock a New Era of Personalized Athlete Development

The partnership provides a scalable way to understand and implement NEW player development insights based on how bodies

January 19, 2026

A Milestone Year: Vego Garden Cultivates Further Success in 2025

A Milestone Year: Vego Garden Cultivates Further Success in 2025

Reflecting on a milestone year of innovation, growth, and community impact as Vego Garden marks its fifth anniversary.

January 19, 2026

Mission Essential Completes Executive Leadership Team with Soller and Crawford

Mission Essential Completes Executive Leadership Team with Soller and Crawford

Mission Essential completes its executive team with the appointment of Daniel Soller as COO and Greg Crawford as CGO to

January 19, 2026

MacroAI Launches ‘Diet Score,’ an AI-Powered Feature Designed to Teach Users How to Follow Any Diet Correctly

MacroAI Launches ‘Diet Score,’ an AI-Powered Feature Designed to Teach Users How to Follow Any Diet Correctly

New AI-powered Diet Score evaluates meals against popular diets, helping users move beyond calorie counting toward

January 19, 2026

iOT365 Introduces LLM-Native Autonomous SOC for Industrial Environments

iOT365 Introduces LLM-Native Autonomous SOC for Industrial Environments

Autonomous, LLM-native SOC unifying IDS, SIEM, and SOC to eliminate Tier 1 and Tier 2 operations in OT and critical

January 19, 2026

Openwater’s Open-LIFU Device Supports Concierge Mental Health Research with TIESA

Openwater’s Open-LIFU Device Supports Concierge Mental Health Research with TIESA

TIESA will use Open-LIFU in AI-guided, noninvasive research on neuromodulation for mental health conditions. SAN

January 19, 2026

Simply Marinas Closes Another Successful Year with Recent Transactions Exceeding $450MM

Simply Marinas Closes Another Successful Year with Recent Transactions Exceeding $450MM

Q4 – 2025 Simply Marinas Sales Closing with $120MM+ In Marina Transactions We believe that the marina sales market is

January 19, 2026

RevaTerra Joins Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) and Plans to Participate in Forestry Day at the Capitol

RevaTerra Joins Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) and Plans to Participate in Forestry Day at the Capitol

RevaTerra engages with Georgia’s forestry and biomass community as it advances AI-powered bioenergy solutions and

January 19, 2026

DMi Partners Announces Three New Executive Appointments

DMi Partners Announces Three New Executive Appointments

Independent Philadelphia-Based Marketing Agency Introduces Roles in Product Development, Client Services, and Growth

January 19, 2026

BLR’s TrainingToday earns Gold for its workforce training platform

BLR’s TrainingToday earns Gold for its workforce training platform

BLR announced that TrainingToday, its workforce training platform, has been awarded in the Best Advance in Learning

January 19, 2026

The Regis Company Wins Top Honors from Brandon Hall for Simulation Tech, Leadership Development, and Skills Intelligence

The Regis Company Wins Top Honors from Brandon Hall for Simulation Tech, Leadership Development, and Skills Intelligence

Three Gold Awards recognize SimGate’s practice-based approach to generating the capability data CLOs need to prove

January 19, 2026

Foreclosure.com Releases New Educational Video Examining 50-Year Mortgages and Housing Affordability

Foreclosure.com Releases New Educational Video Examining 50-Year Mortgages and Housing Affordability

Extended-term mortgages re-enter national housing discussions as affordability pressures persist. BOCA RATON, FL,

January 19, 2026

Soffer Health Launches New Website Highlighting Vein & Cardiovascular Care in Hollywood and Weston

Soffer Health Launches New Website Highlighting Vein & Cardiovascular Care in Hollywood and Weston

Soffer Health unveils redesigned website to improve access to vein treatment and cardiology services. Our new website

January 19, 2026