Technology & Digital Trends Luncheon
Join us for an engaging luncheon exploring the latest shifts in technology and digital innovation.
Attendees will gain insight into emerging tools, evolving digital practices, and the trends shaping how businesses connect, operate, and grow.
With Special Guests:
Vance Evans, Founder & AI Automation Consultant, SLO Flow Systems
AI That Actually Helps Local Businesses: What to Automate, What Not To, and Where to Start
Vance will share practical ways local businesses can use AI to save time, respond faster, and stop missed opportunities from turning into lost revenue. His discussion will help business owners understand where AI is useful, where it is not, and how to start without getting overwhelmed.
Topics will include:
- Where businesses may be losing opportunities through missed calls, slow follow-up, website inquiries, and after-hours messages
- What AI can realistically handle today, including common customer questions, appointment requests, reviews, follow-up, and repetitive admin tasks
- The difference between casually using models such as ChatGPT and building a real business workflow that helps customers get answered faster
- How to choose one practical AI starting point while knowing what should stay human
Bryan Millard, Police Commander Grover Beach Police Department
Drone Use in Law Enforcement: Emerging Trends, privacy concerns, and how drones impact businesses and communities.
Bryan will share how police departments are leveraging drone technology to achieve successful outcomes in local communities, and how the uses of drones in law enforcement and government is evolving through AI and advances in drone technology. His discussion will also cover community privacy concerns, the complicated federal laws regarding foreign made drones, and what’s coming next for government and commercial drone technology.
Designed for professionals across all industries, this session will provide practical takeaways and a look ahead at what’s next in the digital landscape.
Come early for some Networking doors open at 11:30am
Enjoy a full Lunch Buffet from Jaffa Cafe including: Gyros Meat, Chicken Shawarma, Rice, Garden Salad, Grilled Veggies, Hummus, Dolmas, Garlic Pitas, Salsa Bar, and Baklava!
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PDT
Location
SOUTH COUNTY CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTER
at South County Regional Center
Fees/Admission
Register Online
MEMBER
$34 Early Bird Pricing ends 9/9/2026
$39 Regular Pricing
Future Members / General Public $44
VIP Reserved Table of 8 + Sponsorship $740
Event Sponsorship $500
Refunds are available minus a $5 processing fee until 14 days before the event. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the event. Registrations are transferable to another attendee at any time. Event is rain or shine and no-shows forfeit all fees. By registering, you consent to photography and recording and agree to all event waivers and policies.
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Contact Information
805-489-1488
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Printed courtesy of www.southcountychambers.com/ – Contact the South County Chambers of Commerce for more information.
PO Box 672, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 – (805) 489-1488 – office@southcountychambers.com