Free weekly in-person AI conversations for Memphis business owners. No pitch, no upsell — just practical wins.
The Memphis AI Meetup is a free, weekly, in-person gathering for local business owners who want to explore how AI can help their specific business — without the hype, jargon, or sales pressure. We're meeting at different locations across the Memphis metro area. Grab a coffee, sit down with other business owners, and have an honest conversation about what's working, what's not, and where to start.
Hosted by Scott Finney, founder of WeAddBots and a 15-year digital marketing veteran who's spent the last several years focused on practical AI for small businesses. Scott keeps the conversation grounded, answers questions in plain English, and makes sure everyone walks away with at least one idea they can use.
Select the date(s) you'd like to attend. We'll send you reminders and venue details.
Each meetup runs about 30 minutes. We keep it casual — no rigid agenda, no keynote, no slides. The conversation flows naturally based on what the group wants to talk about.
Typical topics include: which AI tools are actually worth paying for, how to automate specific tasks in your business, where AI falls short (it's important to know), what other Memphis businesses are doing with AI right now, and how to get started if you've been putting it off.
What you won't find: sales pitches, sponsor presentations, vendor demos, or anyone trying to sell you software. If someone asks about WeAddBots services, Scott answers honestly and moves on. The meetup is about the community, not the business.
Anyone who runs or operates a business in the Memphis area and is curious about AI. That's it. You don't need technical skills, you don't need to be using AI already, and you definitely don't need to understand how large language models work.
Most attendees are restaurant owners, service company operators, professional firm partners, retail managers, and solo entrepreneurs. The mix is what makes it valuable — someone running a dental practice might solve the same scheduling problem as someone running a catering company, but neither would have found the solution alone.
FAQ
Yes, always. There's no admission fee, no hidden costs, and no upsell. The meetups are a community resource — not a sales funnel. Just show up, grab a coffee, and join the conversation.
Not at all. Most attendees are business owners who are curious about AI but haven't started yet. Beginner questions are welcome and encouraged — that's the whole point. You'll leave with practical ideas you can actually use.
The meetups rotate weekly across Memphis metro locations — Collierville, Germantown, East Memphis, Midtown, Downtown, and Olive Branch. The specific venue is shown when confirmed, and details are sent when you RSVP.
RSVPing helps us plan for the right space and lets us send you reminders and any last-minute updates. But if you forget to RSVP and want to drop in, you're still welcome.
All kinds — restaurants, professional services, retail, real estate, healthcare practices, marketing agencies, and more. The common thread is that everyone is a business owner or operator in the Memphis area who wants to understand how AI can help their specific business.
The meetup is the easiest way to start. Free, in-person, zero commitment. Or skip straight to a one-on-one conversation.
