Connect or Die: An Evening with Author Jim Morris

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: $45
Optional Dinner Add-On: $32 per person
An Evening of Connection at the Village
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and screens, genuine human connection matters more than ever.
Join us at Ancient Lore Village for a special evening with keynote speaker and author Jim Morris, featuring cocktails, conversation, a live author talk, book signing, and the option to continue the evening with dinner at the Village.
Jim is the author of Connect or Die: How to Survive AI, a timely exploration of why meaningful relationships, trust, and belonging remain essential in an increasingly technology-driven world. His message invites guests to consider how we use technology while protecting the distinctly human qualities that help communities and organizations thrive.
If you are searching for thoughtful Things to do in Knoxville, this evening offers a meaningful reason to step away from the screen, gather together, and reconnect in one of the most distinctive settings in Knoxville.
Your Evening at Ancient Lore Village
The experience begins at 6:00 PM with a cocktail hour, appetizers, conversation, and the opportunity to meet Jim Morris. During the evening, Jim will share a live talk inspired by Connect or Die, exploring what it means to stay genuinely human in an increasingly automated world.
Guests will also have the opportunity to have their included copy of the book signed and take a photo with Jim.
Your $45 event ticket includes:
• Appetizers during the cocktail hour
• Short live talk with Jim Morris
• Meet and greet with Jim
• One copy of Connect or Die: How to Survive AI
• Book signing and photo opportunity
• An evening of meaningful conversation and connection at Ancient Lore Village
Cash bar available during the cocktail hour.
Stay for Dinner
Want to keep the conversation going? Guests may add an optional dinner at the Village beginning at 7:00 PM for an additional $32 per person.
Dinner is not included in the $45 event ticket and may be added when purchasing your ticket.
Surrounded by the warmth, wonder, and storybook atmosphere of the Village, dinner offers another opportunity to slow down, continue conversations, and enjoy an evening centered on something increasingly valuable: time together.
About Jim Morris
Jim Morris is a keynote speaker who helps organizations scale revenue and create deep belonging by centering their culture on integrity, connection, and intentional growth. He is an Amazon seller, CEO of Human Touch Publishing, host of the top-ranked podcast IMPACT Effect, and author of Connect or Die: How to Survive AI.
Through his speaking, writing, and work with organizations, Jim explores the power of trust and human connection in a technology-driven world. His message encourages people to strengthen meaningful relationships, create a greater sense of belonging, and embrace the human qualities AI cannot replace.
Learn more about Jim at RealJimMorris.com and follow him on Instagram @realjimmorris.
Come for the conversation. Stay for dinner if you choose. Leave with a renewed appreciation for what it means to truly connect.
Tickets are limited. Reserve your seat now for this special evening at Ancient Lore Village.