A.I. for Business: Practical Tools for Success (DECA @ Austin Small Business Week)

May 7, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

Description

As part of Austin Small Business Week, the Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) is bringing together small business leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to explore how artificial intelligence can be applied in real, practical ways.

Austin is home to a vibrant network of diverse chambers of commerce, each dedicated to supporting businesses and fostering economic growth. DECA is proud to partner with the City of Austin on Austin Small Business Week. We look forward to seeing you there!

DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of the Austin LGBT, Greater Austin Asian, Greater Austin Black, and Greater Austin Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

🗓️ May 7, 2026
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Austin Energy Headquarters – Mueller (Assembly Room 1111 A&B)

RSVP HERE

This FREE event includes:

• A panel discussion on AI tools and strategies for small businesses
• A practical workshop focused on real-world applications
• Networking with Austin’s diverse business community

Agenda:

• 4:30 PM – Registration & Refreshments
• 5:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions
• 5:05 PM – DECA Updates
• 5:10 PM – AI Panel
• 5:55 PM – Practical Workshop
• 6:15 PM – Networking
• 7:00 PM – Close

Speakers

Nick Bhavsar
Principal
Bhavsar Growth Consulting

Ricki Wax
Cloud AI Program Manager
Grow with Google

Vineet Rohatgi
Senior Director of Engineering
Indeed

Monica Talan
Communications Strategist & AI Educator
CryptoConexión

Azaniah Israel
Digital & AI Strategist
WSI Franchisee & Founder of Sirach Consulting

  

Mark Duval
President & CEO
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC)

Tam Hawkins
President & CEO
Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce (GABC)

Monica Muñoz Andry
President & CEO
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC)

Todd Hogan
President & CEO
Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Sponsors:

City of Austin Economic Development (Small Business Division)

Austin Energy (Venue Sponsor)

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SPONSORSHIP DECK

Interested in sponsoring? Check out our Sponsorship Deck and purchase on Eventbrite. Please reach out to membership@austinlgbtchamber.com for more information.