# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Leadership Luncheon: Practical AI Tools You Can Use Today
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us on July 7th for our next Leadership Luncheon featuring Paul Silva, as he shares real-world tools and strategies that leaders can implement immediately — no technical expertise required.

Practical AI: Tools You Can Use Today

Join angel investor, startup advisor, and AI innovator Paul Silva for a practical look at how businesses are using AI right now to work smarter, make better decisions, and save time. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience advising startups and building AI-powered solutions, Paul will share real-world tools and strategies that leaders can implement immediately—no technical expertise required.

YPS Leadership Luncheons explore the journeys and talents of local leaders - entrepreneurs, political figures, community activists, volunteers and more! 

Enjoy lunch while learning about the steps and resources our speakers used to succeed on their respective path.

We encourage you to arrive a little early to network with attendees and settle in. 

We are proud to be hosted by the UMass Henry M. Thomas III Center located in Tower Square, downtown Springfield. Parking will be validated for all attendees who park in the Tower Square parking garage, accessibility noted below.

Space is limited for this event, kindly register in advance to reserve your spot. 

Parking Information - Validation included in ticket price:
Park conveniently at the Tower Square Parking Garage.
Entrance Locations: Bridge Street and East Columbus Avenue.

Steps to Access Event: Take your parking ticket at the A Level ticket booth, proceed to any Level with access to Tower Square. 

The UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center is located on the upper level, Suite 260.

At the registration table, you’ll receive a parking validation coupon with a QR code to cover parking costs. 

When exiting the garage:
Insert your parking ticket.
Scan the QR code on the coupon when prompted for payment.
Your total will zero out, and the gate will open for you to exit.

Exit Options:
East Columbus Avenue
Boland Way (Right turn only)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/leadership-luncheon-practical-ai-tools-you-can-use-today/200030222055602
- **Event Categories**: business, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UMass Center at Springfield
- **lat**: 42.103002310358
- **long**: -72.591815286892
- **full address**: UMass Center at Springfield, 225 Bridge St, Springfield, MA 01103-1409, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Leadership Luncheon: Practical AI Tools You Can Use Today being held?
  - **A:** Leadership Luncheon: Practical AI Tools You Can Use Today takes place on Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at UMass Center at Springfield, 225 Bridge St, Springfield, MA 01103-1409, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Leadership Luncheon: Practical AI Tools You Can Use Today?
  - **A:** Leadership Luncheon: Practical AI Tools You Can Use Today is organized by Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Leadership Luncheon: Practical AI Tools You Can Use Today 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 Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Leadership Luncheon: Practical AI Tools You Can Use Today sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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