Emerging Technologies for Small Businesses and Start-ups: Transforming Day-to-Day Operations
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Wed, Oct 21, 2026
12 PM – 1 PM EDT (GMT-4)
9:00–10:00 AM PDT (Pacific) | 10:00–11:00 AM MDT (Mountain) | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CDT (Central) | 12:00–1:00 PM EDT (Eastern) | 5:00–6:00 PM BST (United Kingdom) All times are for Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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Explore how emerging technologies can help small businesses and start-ups improve their day-to-day operations. This webinar covers artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, virtual and augmented reality, and intelligent automation.
The session will also introduce a practical framework for identifying where technology may create value and how smaller businesses can begin adopting it without major investments or extensive technical expertise.
Presenter: Birgit Elchoueri, Clinical Assistant Professor of Management and Management Science, Pace University Lubin School of Business.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR ERAU STUDENTS
Students interested in aviation entrepreneurship and corporate innovation can explore how emerging technologies might improve drone-service operations, business processes, customer service, and decision-making. Consider which technologies could be practical for an aviation start-up or for innovation within an established aviation company.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EDT
Format: Free online webinar
Organizer: Pace University Small Business Development Center
HOW TO PARTICIPATE — COMPLETE BOTH STEPS
1. RSVP through CampusGroups so the ERAU Worldwide Entrepreneurship Club can track interest and send event reminders.
2. Visit the official SBA event page and follow the external organizer’s registration or participation instructions:
https://legacy.sba.gov/event/88341
Your CampusGroups RSVP does not register you with Pace University SBDC or provide webinar access. Please check the organizer’s participation instructions before the session.
This external educational opportunity is shared by the ERAU Worldwide Entrepreneurship Club. Pace University SBDC is the event host; the club and Embry-Riddle are not hosting this webinar.