AI for Small Business - STW

Learn it. Build it. Automate it. AI for Small Business is a hands-on mini summit designed to help small business owners move beyond talking about AI and start using it to save time, streamline operations, and grow their businesses. In collaboration with the AI Collective, NorCal SBDC, and Sac Tech Consortium, attendees will participate in practical, 45-minute workshops focused on real-world AI tools and business automation. Each session combines instruction, demonstration, and dedicated hands-on build time, so participants leave with something they've actually created, not just another list of AI tools to try. A Small Business Resource Marketplace will run throughout the event, connecting attendees with organizations, technology companies, and experts who can help them implement what they learn. Marketplace Partners: Praxis • NorCal SBDC • HuLoop • Sac Tech Consortium + More Schedule: Your Brain on ClaudeBuild: A Claude-powered workflow or business copilot. Automating the DreamBuild: One automated workflow based on how your business actually operates. Replit for Real BusinessesBuild: A simple business tool, website, dashboard, calculator, or application. Simply LovableBuild: A working prototype of an idea or solution your business needs. TIME 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM