# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Discover how AI can boost your biz with real, easy tips—no tech skills needed!About this EventAI is everywhere. But what can it actually do for your business?AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners is a hands-on, in-person workshop designed for business owners and professionals who want to understand how AI can be used in everyday work—without coding or complicated technology.This is not a technical conference or a presentation about the future of AI. The focus is simple: practical tools and workflows you can use right now.What You'll SeeThrough live demonstrations, you'll learn how AI can help with:Customer emails and follow-upsMarketing and content creationSummarizing documents and notesCreating reusable promptsOrganizing leads and informationReducing repetitive administrative workIdentifying tasks that could be automatedLive Business Workflow ChallengeAttendees can submit a repetitive task or workflow from their own business. The host will select 2–3 examples and demonstrate live how AI could make those processes faster or simpler.What You'll LearnBy the end of the workshop, you'll have a better understanding of:Where AI makes sense in your businessWhich tasks are easiest to improve with AIHow to communicate effectively with AI toolsHow AI can support marketing and customer communicationWhat should—and shouldn't—be automatedHow to identify your first practical AI workflowWho Should Attend?Ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, agency owners, real estate professionals, contractors, sales and marketing professionals, operations managers, and local business leaders.No coding or technical experience required. Beginners are welcome.About Your HostMarcus Bennett — AI Workflow & Business Automation ConsultantMarcus helps small and growing businesses use AI to improve everyday operations, including customer follow-up, marketing, lead management, documentation, and administrative workflows.His approach is straightforward: start with the business problem, then determine whether AI can make it easier.What You'll Walk Away WithPractical AI workflow examplesAI Business Workflow Starter SheetReady-to-use prompt examplesAI tool recommendationsA framework for identifying tasks worth automatingNew connections with local business ownersBring your laptop if you'd like to follow along.Attendees are encouraged to create a free ChatGPT account before arriving. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b2d03a90-a771-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b2e2b120-a771-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b2f48b70-a771-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg Event Timeline5:30–6:00 PM — Check-In & Networking6:00–6:15 PM — Welcome & AI for Business6:15–6:40 PM — Live AI Demonstrations6:40–7:15 PM — Live Business Workflow Builds7:15–7:35 PM — Build Your AI Opportunity Map7:35–7:50 PM — Open Q&A7:50–8:00 PM — Closing & Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/ai-at-work-practical-ai-for-business-owners/100001998219779150 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, it, conferences, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-09-05T22:15:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Cannon West Houston - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: The Cannon West Houston - **lat**: 29.7955151 - **long**: -95.5688505 - **full address**: The Cannon West Houston, 1334 Brittmoore Road, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/177577d69afba574385992410777a41430460516c1248f455fabcacf714e45f2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081828-gmir.jpg?v=1787178725 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners being held? - **A:** AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Cannon West Houston, 1334 Brittmoore Road, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners? - **A:** AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners? - **A:** AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners is organized by Houston AI Business Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI at Work: Practical AI for Business Owners is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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