Our Events

​Bring your real questions. Leave with real answers. ​Join us for a free monthly virtual session where small business owners get hands-on help putting AI to work. Whether you're trying to write better marketing copy, generate leads, save time on admin, or just figure out where to start, this is your space to ask anything and work through it live. ​What to expect: ​Live Q&A: ask about any AI tool, prompt, or challenge you're facing ​Real examples you can copy and adapt to your own business ​A look at our free prompt library and how to use it ​A friendly, judgment-free room of fellow business owners ​Who it's for: Small business owners and entrepreneurs at any level, from total beginners to those already experimenting with AI. ​Come with a question, a problem, or just curiosity. We'll take it from there.

CIF is partnering with SCORE Orange County to offer a hands-on workshop where small business owners can learn how to build their own AI-powered lead generation engine. This session will cover the basics of AI, how to set up and use tools like Gemini, and practical strategies for generating leads and growing your business using AI.

CIF is partnering with SCORE Orange County to offer a hands-on workshop where small business owners can learn how to build their own AI-powered lead generation engine. This session will cover the basics of AI, how to set up and use tools like Gemini, and practical strategies for generating leads and growing your business using AI.

CIF is partnering with SCORE Orange County to offer a hands-on workshop where small business owners can learn how to build their own AI-powered lead generation engine. This session will cover the basics of AI, how to set up and use tools like Gemini, and practical strategies for generating leads and growing your business using AI.

The OC Business Expo welcomes entrepreneurs, tech innovators, investors, and business leaders for an evening of connection and opportunity. Featuring keynote insights, a dynamic fireside chat, 150+ exhibitors, and access to TAVAN resources designed to help businesses grow, scale, and thrive.

Hands-on, beginner-friendly session where participants learn to build simple AI-powered applications and creative projects. No coding experience required!

Are you a small business owner or operator looking to maximize your business efficiency? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to demystify Generative AI for local businesses! In this session, our goal is to provide immediate value using Google Gemini. You will not just be listening; you will be doing! We want to ensure every participant is able to replicate the workshop contents on their own laptop. 7:00-7:45pm: Workshop 7:45-8:00pm: Q&A session 8:00-9:00pm: Open Networking

Come take a screen break and talk to others who share your interest in AI. Find out what other people are using it for, whether it's content, coding, school, small business, creative experiments, or daily life... and you might leave with a few new tricks (and a new friend)! All experience levels, identities & ages welcome :)

Learn how to set up and run large language models (LLMs) on your personal computer in this hands-on workshop. Participants will gain practical skills to harness the power of AI locally.

Step out and connect! Join us for a walk-and-talk that blends fresh air with fresh ideas. Everyone's welcome.

Step out and connect! Join us for a walk-and-talk that blends fresh air with fresh ideas. Everyone's welcome.

Step out and connect! Join us for a walk-and-talk that blends fresh air with fresh ideas. Everyone's welcome.