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Lunch & Learn - AI Done Right

Lunch & Learn - AI Done Right

Thursday, April 30th

AI Done Right:
Build the Foundation, Set the Rules,
and Find Projects That Deliver

 

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future conversation -- it is happening right now, and the businesses that build the right foundation today will be the ones leading their industries tomorrow.

Join us for an interactive Lunch and Learn where we will cut through the noise and give you a practical roadmap for bringing meaningful AI into your organization.

This is not a session about hype or hypotheticals. It is about understanding where your business stands today, building the governance that keeps AI working for you, and identifying the right projects to start with -- ones that deliver real results without overwhelming your team.

Come hungry for what's possible.


Meet Bob Paradise

Prior to starting Attain Technology, Bob grew from a Cabinet Maker up through several management positions to Founder and Entrepreneur. That hands-on experience gave him a rare ability to see business through the eyes of the people doing the work, not just the people running the numbers.

Combined with 17 years of running his own company and a front-row seat to every major technology shift from the early days of computing in the 80s through today's AI revolution, Bob brings something most IT providers simply cannot offer -- the business instincts of an owner and the technical depth of a practitioner. That combination is exactly what helps his clients stop chasing technology and start using it to win.

What you will learn:
 
You will walk away knowing how to assess your organization's AI maturity, what guardrails you need to use AI responsibly, how to spot the projects worth pursuing, and why starting small is actually the smartest move you can make.

Whether you are just starting to explore AI or you have already taken a few steps and want to make sure you are heading in the right direction, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward with purpose.
 
Check-in/networking: 11:30 a.m.
Presentation: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

30 Exchange Terrace, 1st Floor
Providence, RI

The event is free for members.
$40 for non-members.
Registration is required.  Seating is limited.

Coffee will be available.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own lunch if they prefer. 


Non-Members please contact
Barbara Laurino
blaurino@provchamber.com 

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Thursday Apr 30, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

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Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

30 Exchange Terrace Providence Rhode Island 02903

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Non-Members - $40.00

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