The Space Coast has always been about what comes next. We'\;ve watched rockets carry human ambition into orbit from our backyard. We'\;ve built the infrastructure\, trained the engineers\, and housed the companies that made it possible. From the launch pads of Brevard County to the citrus fields of Indian River County to the waterways of St. Lucie\, this region doesn'\;t just witness the future &mdash\; it builds it. AI is the next frontier. And like every frontier before it\, the question isn'\;t whether it changes everything. It'\;s whether you'\;re ready when it does. On April 16th\, the AI Collective comes to Vero Beach &mdash\; and we'\;re starting the conversation.
\n\n?What Is the AI Collective? \;The AI Collective is a global grassroots community of 150\,000+ members across 160+ cities worldwide. Partners include Microsoft\, Meta\, Google\, Anthropic\, and a16z. Startups showcased at our events have collectively raised over $72 million in funding. We'\;re not a tech conference. We'\;re not a networking mixer. We'\;re a community of builders\, business owners\, and curious minds who believe every person deserves a seat at the table as AI reshapes the world. Chapters exist in every major city globally. Now the Space Coast has one &mdash\; and this is our first event.
\n\n?What to Expect on April 16th \;This is a hands-on demo night. You'\;ll see real AI tools doing real work &mdash\; no buzzwords\, no vendor pitches\, no slides full of acronyms.
\n\n?On the agenda:
\n\n??? \;The AI Collective &mdash\; Who We Are and Why We'\;re Here \;&mdash\; A short introduction to the chapter\, our mission for the Space Coast\, and what we'\;re building together across Indian River\, Brevard\, and St. Lucie counties. Joining us for this conversation: \;Aman Sharma\, Regional Head\, SE USA / Florida\, who helps lead the AI Collective'\;s growth across Florida and the Southeast.
\n\n? \;?? AI as Your Executive Assistant &mdash\; A live demonstration of how AI tools handle research\, writing\, scheduling\, communications\, and decision support. If you'\;ve ever wondered what it would look like to have a brilliant\, tireless assistant available 24/7\, this is your answer.
\n\n? \;?? EmailAgent Pro by Focustar &mdash\; A live demo of a locally-built AI tool that reads your emails and attachments\, categorizes them by response urgency level\, drafts responses in your own writing style\, and checks your calendar before replying. Built right here on the Space Coast by Focustar Advisors.
\n\n? \;?? Food\, drinks\, and conversation &mdash\; The most important part. Meet people in your community who are thinking about the same things you are.
\n\n?Who This Is For \;Business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals from across the Space Coast &mdash\; Indian River\, Brevard\, and St. Lucie counties. Corporate leaders navigating AI in their organizations. Makers and builders who want to move faster. Anyone who'\;s AI-curious and tired of reading about it instead of seeing it. This region has long attracted people who think bigger than their zip code. This event is for them. No technical background required. If you can use a smartphone\, you'\;ll follow everything we demo.
\n\n??? Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 ?? 5:00 &ndash\; 7:00 PM ?? ACT Computers &mdash\; 1525 US-1\, Vero Beach\, FL 32960
\n\n??? Food and drinks provided
\n\n?Hosted by Stephen Ghigliotty &\; Jurgen Schwanitz Co-Leads\, AI Collective Space Coast aicollective.com/chapters/space-coast
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