AI for Business: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know in 2025

## Event Agenda

## 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Check-In & Networking

• Greet attendees with light refreshments
• Collect business cards or scan QR codes for lead capture
• Background music, business-friendly ambiance

### 6:15 PM – 6:25 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Host introduction (e.g., The Dev Masters representative)
• Quick overview of the event’s purpose: demystify AI for SMBs
• Set expectations: Real use cases, live demos, zero jargon

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### 6:25 PM – 6:45 PM | Keynote: “AI for Business in 2025 — Trends, Tools & Transformation”

• How SMBs are using AI today (and what’s next)
• Rise of Agentic AI: From assistants to autonomous agents
• What business owners need to know — strategy, not just software

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### 6:45 PM – 7:10 PM | Case Studies & Success Stories

• 2–3 short case studies (e.g., AI sales assistant, customer support automation, smart CRM agent)
• Focus on ROI: Time saved, cost reduced, revenue unlocked
• Highlight real businesses (local if possible)

### 7:10 PM – 7:30 PM | Live Demo: “Build a Smart AI Agent in 15 Minutes”

• Using tools like GPT-4o + CrewAI or LangChain
• Walkthrough of a real automation: lead follow-up or report generation
• Audience sees it work live (simple and powerful)

### 7:30 PM – 7:50 PM | Open Q&A + Expert Panel

• Invite 1–2 local experts or SMBs using AI
• Audience questions: “Can AI help my business?”
• Short, honest answers — avoid tech jargon

### 7:50 PM – 8:00 PM | Closing & Offers

• Recap key takeaways
• Offer: Free AI Playbook + $750 Discovery Session Promo
• Invite to next meetup + connect on LinkedIn
• Raffle (optional): Free audit, Amazon gift card, etc.