BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260514T170000Z DTEND:20260514T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:AI & Emerging Tech Roundtable/Workshop DESCRIPTION:AI & Emerging Tech Roundtable/Workshop\n\n\nHosted by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce\n\nEvery Second Thursday @ 12PM | 1 Hour | Free & Open to All\n\n \n\nArtificial intelligence is one of the fastest-moving forces in business today but how can small businesses\, community leaders\, and entrepreneurs actually make use of it without feeling overwhelmed?\n\n \n\nJoin us monthly for an accessible\, community-driven roundtable designed to demystify AI and other emerging technologies\, spotlighting practical applications\, real-world tools\, and collaborative discussion on how to adapt and thrive in today's fast-evolving digital landscape.\n\n \n\nAbout the Host Justin O'Day\n\n \n\nJustin O'Day is an experienced executive and strategist currently serving as COO for Ripple Broadband\, a community-based internet provider serving Northwest Florida. With a background that includes years of leadership in operations\, technology\, and corporate development across both the private and public sectors\, Justin brings a strategic lens to the intersection of innovation and business.\n\n \n\nHe has worked closely with early-stage companies\, government organizations\, and community-facing infrastructure to develop scalable\, forward-thinking systems many now exploring the integration of AI\, automation\, and next-gen technologies. Justin's communication style makes complex tech approachable and applicable\, especially for those running lean\, growing organizations.\n\n \n\nWhat This Roundtable Offers:\n\n\n Digestible overviews of trending tools like ChatGPT\, Claude\, Midjourney\, and automation platforms\n Real-life examples of how small teams are using AI to save time & streamline workflows\n Discussion on ethical considerations\, pitfalls\, and myths about AI\n Insight into where emerging tech is leading industries and how you can stay ahead\n\n\n \n\nFormat:\n\n\n 10 15 min spotlight demo or emerging tech explainer\n 30 min collaborative discussion + community use cases\n 10 15 min open Q&A and resource sharing\n Informal\, inclusive\, and rookie-friendly perfect whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting\n\n\n \n\nWhy You Should Attend:\n\n\n Build clarity and confidence around AI for your business or nonprofit\n Learn how others locally are applying AI without needing a big budget\n Discover tools to enhance productivity\, creativity\, and decisions\n Connect with other tech-curious professionals in a judgment-free setting\n\n\n \n\nBring your questions\, your curiosity\, and your coffee and leave with actionable insight. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
AI &\; Emerging Tech Roundtable/Workshop
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Hosted by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

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Every Second  \;Thursday @ 12PM | 1 Hour | Free &\; Open to All

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Artificial intelligence is one of the fastest-moving forces in business today&mdash\;but how can small businesses\, community leaders\, and entrepreneurs actually make use of it without feeling overwhelmed?

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Join us monthly for an accessible\, community-driven roundtable designed to demystify AI and other emerging technologies\, spotlighting practical applications\, real-world tools\, and collaborative discussion on how to adapt and thrive in today&rsquo\;s fast-evolving digital landscape.

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About the Host &ndash\; Justin O&rsquo\;Day
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Justin O&rsquo\;Day is an experienced executive and strategist currently serving as COO for Ripple Broadband\, a community-based internet provider serving Northwest Florida. With a background that includes years of leadership in operations\, technology\, and corporate development across both the private and public sectors\, Justin brings a strategic lens to the intersection of innovation and business.

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He has worked closely with early-stage companies\, government organizations\, and community-facing infrastructure to develop scalable\, forward-thinking systems&mdash\;many now exploring the integration of AI\, automation\, and next-gen technologies. Justin&rsquo\;s communication style makes complex tech approachable and applicable\, especially for those running lean\, growing organizations.

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What This Roundtable Offers:

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Format:

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Bring your questions\, your curiosity\, and your coffee&mdash\;and leave with actionable insight.

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