About Us
A practical AI community.
Built for Palm Beach County.
AI Palm Beach exists to help local professionals, founders, business owners, students, and curious beginners understand AI, apply it in useful ways, and create real opportunities from it.
Our Mission
AI is changing how people work, build, and create. But most people don't need a PhD or a Silicon Valley address to benefit from it. They need practical guidance, real examples, and a community that meets them where they are.
That's what AI Palm Beach is. A place where you can learn what AI actually does, see how other people are using it, try it yourself, and connect with others who are on the same path. Whether you're running a business, building a product, switching careers, or just trying to keep up — there's something here for you.
Why This Exists
Palm Beach County is full of smart, ambitious people — founders, professionals, business owners, students — who know AI matters but don't have a local, practical place to engage with it.
Most AI communities are either too technical, too hype-driven, or too far away. We wanted something different: a space that's practical, welcoming, and rooted right here in Palm Beach County.
AI Palm Beach is that space. Not a lecture series. Not a sales pitch. A real community where people learn from each other, build together, and figure out how AI fits into the work they're already doing.
Who We Serve
Professionals & Operators
People in marketing, consulting, operations, or management who want to use AI to work faster and smarter.
Founders & Business Owners
Entrepreneurs exploring how AI can improve their products, services, and operations.
Curious Beginners
People who know AI matters but don't know where to start. No technical background required.
Students & Emerging Builders
Teens, college students, and early-career builders who want to develop real AI skills.
Partners, Sponsors & Educators
Organizations, schools, and individuals who want to support, speak at, or collaborate with the community.
What Makes Us Different
We're practical
No hype cycles. No empty promises. We focus on skills you can use, tools you can try, and knowledge you can apply.
We're open
Outside speakers, educators, and partners are welcome — not just tolerated. This community is bigger than any one voice.
We're local
Built specifically for Palm Beach County. Real events. Real connections. People you can actually meet for coffee.
We're inclusive
From seasoned professionals to first-time learners. There's no minimum level of experience to belong here.
Meet the Founder
Ashley Kays
Founder · Product Strategist · Educator · Builder
Ashley Kays is a product strategist, builder, and educator with deep experience across product development, UX, digital strategy, and AI-powered tools. She has spent years helping teams and organizations figure out how to use technology to solve real problems — not chase trends.
She founded AI Palm Beach after seeing the same pattern over and over: smart, capable people in Palm Beach County who knew AI was important but didn't have a practical, local place to learn it. Not a conference in another city. Not a YouTube rabbit hole. A real community — with real events, real people, and real support.
Ashley hosts events, brings together speakers and educators, connects businesses with the support they need, and works to make AI accessible to everyone in the county — from experienced professionals exploring new tools to students just getting started.
A Note from Ashley
“I didn't start AI Palm Beach because I had all the answers. I started it because I kept meeting people who had the same questions I did — and I figured we'd be better off figuring it out together.
This community is for the person who's Googling ‘how to use AI for my business’ at midnight. For the founder who knows AI could help but doesn't know where to start. For the student who wants to build something real. For the professional who refuses to get left behind.
If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.”
— Ashley Kays
How the Ecosystem Works
AI Palm Beach is the umbrella. Underneath it, specialized initiatives and partners serve different parts of the community. The goal is simple: make sure everyone has a path forward.
CodeTeachers
Youth & Beginner Learning Initiative
CodeTeachers is our initiative for students, teens, parents, and complete beginners. It provides hands-on, encouraging programs that help the next generation get started with AI and coding — without pressure, without jargon.
CodeTeachers is one of many education voices within AI Palm Beach. We actively welcome other educators, schools, and instructors who want to contribute.
Waymaker
AI Implementation Partner
For businesses and teams that need deeper, hands-on support, Waymaker is our recommended implementation partner. They help organizations go from “we should use AI” to “here's how it works in our workflow” — with strategic consulting, integration support, and ongoing guidance.
Waymaker operates as a resource within the ecosystem — not as the brand behind AI Palm Beach.
This Community Belongs to Everyone
AI Palm Beach isn't a closed ecosystem. It's a front door. We welcome outside speakers, educators, partners, sponsors, and anyone who wants to help Palm Beach County learn, apply, and build with AI.
If you have something to teach, something to share, or something to build — there's a place for you here.