...This email is a little different than my usual—I’m using it to share something exciting: the launch of a new tech meetup I’m helping to initiate...

I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming IA•AI (Iowa Artificial Intelligence) meetup, taking place for the first time on Tuesday, September 16th, from 3–5 PM at Parlor City Pub & Eatery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

As co-hosts, Ben Dillon, Greg Edwards, and I are excited to bring together Eastern Iowa’s brightest minds in business, technology, and innovation for an afternoon of learning, collaboration, and connection.

What to Expect at the September Meetup:

• Featured Speaker: Ben Dillon, CEO of Geonetric, (also an event co-host) will share insights from the recent AI & Your Agency Summit. Learn how forward-thinking leaders are adopting AI, prioritizing impactful initiatives, and driving real value in their operations today.
• Live Automation Use Case: See AI in action as Ben walks us through a real-world example of automation in business.
• Networking & Collaboration: Connect with other professionals who are curious about or actively working with AI. Community is at the heart of innovation, and this event is the perfect space to share ideas and spark new opportunities.

Whether you’re exploring AI’s potential or already integrating it into your work, IA•AI is designed to help you learn, connect, and lead.

Not local? Can’t attend in-person?

No problem! I’ll be sharing key takeaways from the event in future newsletters and on my LinkedIn profile. We’re also considering opportunities for virtual events in the future—so stay tuned for more ways to join the conversation.

Interested in joining us?

If you are local and can attend, registration is free, but spots are limited. Click here to reserve your seat today.

We can’t wait to see you there, learn from those attending, and report back to all of you in my network!

Your Tech Pal,

—Joshua

P.S. Want to hear how people I know are using AI? Listen to these recent podcasts where I've interviewed Heidi and Eric. Or if you have specific AI questions for your situation, contact me.

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Disclaimer: I use AI to help write emails like these. I review & edit all AI-assisted work I publish.