

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Ops and Process Automation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Deep dive into SMB use of AI in business operations, and automation. Doors open 7:30 AM. Light breakfast included. 3rd of 5 sessions.About this EventAttendees will use AI to streamline daily workflow, automate repetitive work, and scale systems.Doors open at 7:30 AM for light continental breakfast and networking; session starts at 8 AM. Limited Seating so register now!Hosted by the Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton.Please bring your laptop and be ready to learn and get hands-on with AI tools and activities. Before you arrive, please set up a free account with the following AI tools: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and, Claude. Be sure to bring your log in credentials with you to the class.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bluffton/practical-ai-for-local-business-success-ai-for-ops-and-process-automation/100001983193932438
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 99, max: 99, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bluffton
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Don Ryan Center for Innovation
- **lat**: 32.2728151
- **long**: -80.9174113
- **full address**: Don Ryan Center for Innovation, 7 Venture Drive, Bluffton, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Rob Hickernell - AI and Marketing Consultant (https://allevents.in/org/rob-hickernell-ai-and-marketing-consultant/27524889)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Don Ryan Center for Innovation, 7 Venture Drive, Bluffton, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 99 up to 99 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rob Hickernell - AI and Marketing Consultant
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Ops and Process Automation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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