CFWA November Meeting at The Castle Hotel

Thank you to the amazing professionals who are sponsoring this event!

Venue, Catering & Bar: Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Photo: Contempo Photo and Video

DJ: Win Show Events LLC

Audio Visual: Win Show Events LLC and Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Linens & Napkins: Connie Duglin Linen

Rentals: A Chair Affair

Desserts: Special Treats by Tanya LLC

Florals: In Bloom Florist

CFWA Members - FREE (must pre-register with your company's unique code)

Not a member, no problem! Anyone is welcome to purchase a guest ticket.

Guest ticket information for Education Meeting: $55 | Late $65

Presentation Information:

Speaker Bio:

Paul McGrane is the founder of Seasoned Cyborgs, a LYNX Technology Development company, where he helps small businesses put AI and automation to work—without the hype or overwhelm.

Paul brings a unique blend of 25 years as a senior software engineer and 15 years in retail and restaurant operations, including running an off-premise catering service in Washington, D.C. He’s been on both sides—writing the software and running the customer-facing business at the event itself, working with real clients, staff, and all the day-of details that can make or break a celebration.

Today, Paul builds practical AI tools designed for the way service businesses actually work, helping owners get their time back and show up sharper for their clients. His tools include Know Your Client and Show Your Work.

About the Presentation:

Paul’s presentation will explore how wedding and event professionals can use AI and automation in practical, approachable ways to support their businesses—without the hype or overwhelm.

Drawing from his experience in both technology and service-based businesses, Paul will share ways AI can help business owners save time, better understand their clients, streamline everyday processes, and show up more prepared.

Attendees will also get an introduction to practical AI tools Paul has developed, including Know Your Client and Show Your Work, with a focus on how technology can support the personal, relationship-driven nature of the wedding and event industry.

Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or aren’t quite sure where to begin, this session is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and discover practical ways technology can support your business and everyday workflow.

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