# Event Details - **Event Name**: Demystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series* Location: Central Georgia Technical College in Macon, GA. Lunch is included in the price.About this EventDemystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter, Not HarderWant to know how AI could actually make your workday easier? Join us for a practical, jargon-free look at AI tools, costs, and strategies designed to help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and start building an AI roadmap tailored to your team’s needs.Join us for a lunch-n-learn to:Learn how to create an AI strategy that’s best for your operations, supported by a change management plan that ensures successful adoption across your team.Discover what AI really is - and what it’s not - along with the common tools being used across the industry today.Learn how to plan for the costs of using AI, from tool subscriptions to identifying cost-saving opportunities through automation and increased efficiency.Speaker:Brad Wood, GaMEP Project Manager, Operational ExcellenceBrad helps clients achieve their goals through strategic lean implementation, transformation projects, and process improvement. Brad’s broad range of experience allows him to work effectively with many different industries and processes, from production and distribution to back end administrative functions and non-traditional operations.He holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University. He also has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Georgia Tech.*This lunch and learn educational series will deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/macon/demystifying-ai-for-manufacturers-practical-ways-to-work-smarter/100001987389748236 - **Event Categories**: meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Central Georgia Technical College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Macon - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Georgia Technical College - **lat**: 32.8125938 - **long**: -83.69185379999999 - **full address**: Central Georgia Technical College, 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Demystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a18c79e6a6bc40e996ab7c9072c177b11331d8694e8993d3cd74aeb35e1bf2af-rimg-w1000-h500-dc171514-gmir.jpg?v=1776657081 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Demystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter being held? - **A:** Demystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Central Georgia Technical College, 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Demystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter? - **A:** Demystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter is organized by GaMEP (Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Demystifying AI for Manufacturers: Practical Ways to Work Smarter is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Macon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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