AI for Small Business 2026 - First Annual Conference in Mercer County

AI for Small Business: 2026 First Annual Conference in Mercer County

Discover practical ways to put artificial intelligence to work for your business. Join America’s Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey, in collaboration with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development, for a full day of learning, hands-on demonstrations, and networking designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions, with workshops available in English and Spanish. Whether you are exploring AI for the first time or expanding your use of these tools, you will find guidance and real-world examples relevant to your business.

What You Will Explore:

• Marketing and content creation
• Customer communication and engagement
• Productivity and time management
• Automation of repetitive tasks
• Streamlining daily operations
• Business planning and decision-making
• Writing effective AI prompts
• Choosing AI tools for your business
• Responsible AI use and data privacy

What to Expect:

• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions
• Workshops available in English and Spanish
• Live AI demonstrations and practical business examples
• Opportunities to ask questions and exchange ideas
• Networking with small business owners and entrepreneurs
• Practical tips to apply to your business
• A welcoming environment for all experience levels
• A full day of learning and discovery
• Breakfast and lunch included

No prior AI experience is required for beginner sessions. Come ready to learn and leave with practical ideas for your next steps.

Register today and discover what AI can do for your small business!

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Location: The College of New Jersey

Brower Student Center, Room 225, Second Floor

2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08618

Register today and take the next step toward putting AI to work for your business!

Space is limited. Reserve your seat today.

Before you attend: Please bring your own computer. You should also have an AI tool account ready to use, or be prepared to set one up onsite so you can take part in the hands-on sessions.

For More Information:
Phone: 609-771-2947
Email: tcnj@njsbdc.org
Website: www.njsbdc.org

We look forward to seeing you at the First Annual 2026 AI Conference for Small Business in Mercer County

Arrival, Registration & Breakfast

Breakfast, registration, and check-in will begin at 8:00 AM.

Please arrive early to enjoy breakfast, network with fellow attendees, and complete the check-in process before the program begins.

The conference program will start promptly at 8:30 AM.

Please allow extra time for parking and walking to the event location.

Event Location

The College of New Jersey

Brower Student Center, Room 225, Second Floor

2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08618

Parking

Attendees may park in Lots 5, 6, 7 or 17. Please refer to the campus map for parking locations and directions to the Brower Student Center. Access the campus map and driving directions here: https://tcnj.edu/about/campus-info/campus-map/

Important: Bring Your Laptop

Please bring your laptop or computer, as several sessions will include hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive exercises. Having your device with you will help you get the most out of the conference experience.

Upon Arrival

Park in one of the designated parking lots.

Follow the "Business Event" signs to the Brower Student Center.

Proceed to the registration table to check in and receive your conference materials.

Conference staff and volunteers will be available to assist you throughout the day.

We look forward to seeing you for a full day of learning, networking, and discovering practical AI tools and strategies that can help your business grow and thrive.