Data in a Dive; Chicago

AI can be used almost anywhere in a business. The harder question is where it will make enough of a difference to justify the time, cost, and effort. Join us for a panel of Chicago owners and operators running $5M+ businesses across a diverse range of industries. They’ll talk candidly about why they started using AI inside their businesses: what’s working, where it’s making an impact, and what they’ve learned along the way. One of the owners will also give a live demo of a workflow that has had a material impact on their business. Who should come Everyone is welcome, but people who own a business or help run one will get the most from the conversation. Seating is limited to keep the room focused and collaborative. Agenda 6:00 PM - Doors open and networking 6:30 PM - Welcome 6:45 PM - Panel discussion and live demo 7:45 PM - Audience Q&A 8:15 PM - Networking 9:00 PM - Close An official Claude Community event supported by Anthropic. Hosted by Kirill Polevoy, principal at Range 35 and a Claude Ambassador in Chicago. Thanks to Ferris & Co for hosting us.

⭐️ This month's meetup is sponsored by Tray.ai, the enterprise orchestration platform for data and AI. \-\-\- 📌 Automation, MCP, and vibe coding: what gets built vs. what gets shipped with Stephen Stouffer As a Solutions Engineer at an AI company, I build alongside teams every week. I've seen what works, what actually gets adopted, and what dies after the pilot. In this session I'll share how AI adoption has really played out from the front lines. Where it started, where it stands today, and where it's headed. We'll walk through real use cases, real agents, and a couple of apps that show how teams are using AI in ways you probably haven't seen yet. It won't be all slides! I'm bringing an agent or two along with me, and we'll put them to work live! \-\-\- If you're interested in speaking at an upcoming meetup, please email Bennett at bhansen@bitovi.com.