What follows is a plain-English self-audit — a set of honest questions to sit with before June 18th. Not a graded quiz, not a pass/fail assessment, just a framework for getting clear on where you actually are so you can get maximum value out of where Digital Day is about to take you.

This is your official cheat sheet for Mission Control: Digital Day 2026. Every session, explained in plain English. Who it's for, what you'll walk away with, and — because we know you — which ones you absolutely cannot miss based on where you are in your AI journey.

These aren't people who read about AI marketing and built a course. These are practitioners — people who are actively using these tools, building these systems, and advising real businesses right now. They've agreed to spend a day in Wichita sharing what they know with you, and we think that deserves a proper introduction.

The learning curve on AI image generation is real but short. Most people hit a breakthrough moment within their first hour of guided practice — and Jeff Sieh has guided a lot of people through that first hour.

We sat down with Digital Wichita Chair Krissy Buck on the So THIS Happened podcast — live at NCAT — and the conversation turned into something bigger than a conference preview.

It's a story about showing up before you feel ready. About finding community in a comments section. About what eleven years of building something together actually looks like.

Scott Simson is going to show you exactly how at Digital Day on June 18th. His session — "The Netflix Strategy: How to Get Views That Convert Into Clients With YouTube" — is one of the most anticipated of the day, and this post is your preview of why.

The Content Factory is that workflow. It's a system designed to capture your expertise — in the fastest, lowest-friction way possible — and then use AI to transform it into a consistent, multi-channel stream of content that actually sounds like you.

AEO, GEO, AO… and Why You Should Actually Care

The content explosion is real. And here's the uncomfortable truth hiding inside that number: most of that content looks exactly the same.

Learn all about what AI agents are and how they are useful.

On June 18th and 19th, Digital Wichita is hosting Mission Control: Digital Day — AI-Powered Marketing for the Modern Brand at WSU Tech's National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita. This your guide for being up-to-speed with the latest AI innovations.

Wichita’s own local businesses have perfected the art of visual marketing. Let’s dive into some of our favorites and the digital marketing lessons their stunning grids can teach us.

The rise of de-influencing and digital detoxing presents a huge opportunity to build stronger, more meaningful relationships with consumers.

Check out these Wichita-area brands who are doing social right!

By recognizing and fixing these common mistakes, you’ll be able to create more engaging, impactful, and authentic marketing campaigns.

The next time you’re planning your marketing strategy, think about how you can incorporate nostalgia into your campaigns.

Is your brand attracting its ideal audience? If not, now is the time to make it happen.

Do you have insights on AI utilization, GA4, influencer marketing, or other hot topics in the industry? If so, Digital Wichita Summer Camp wants YOU!

Things are constantly changing in the influencer marketing arena as user preferences shift and algorithms evolve. Here are some of the solid basics that you need to know.

By setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, planning effectively, and fostering a supportive work environment, you can manage your workload and prevent burnout.