Behind the Scenes of the Zoho Creator AI Meetup: What We Built, Learned, and Loved
A Meetup Built for Makers — With and Without Code
On the 27th of June, 2025, a buzzing crowd of developers, founders, IT pros, and digital creatives joined us at the Zoho Creator AI Meetup, hosted in partnership between No Code Lab and Zoho Creator. The event was designed as more than just a demo or panel — it was a hands-on, high-impact workshop for people looking to build faster, think smarter, and harness the real-world potential of AI without a traditional dev background.
And the response? Electric.
With laptops open, coffee in hand, and ideas flowing, attendees spent 90 focused minutes exploring what happens when low-code tools meet intelligent automation — and what that means for the future of business, tech, and innovation.
So What Actually Happened?
1:00 PM: Coffee, Connections & Curiosity
As delegates arrived, the energy in the room was immediate. Over coffee and pastries, people mingled and talked shop — from side-hustle SaaS dreams to enterprise workflow pain points. This informal networking quickly set the tone: open, collaborative, and curious.
1:15 PM: Welcome & The AI Imperative
Brandon Cloney, Lead Solution Expert at Zoho Creator, kicked things off with a welcome address and live demonstration of the platform’s latest AI capabilities — including predictive analytics, NLP-driven data input, and intelligent workflow automation. The takeaway was clear: you don’t need to be a developer to start building smarter apps.
1:25 PM: App Building Workshop
This was where things got real. Attendees were invited to dive into Zoho Creator hands-on, with live guidance from Zoho’s team and support from the No Code Lab crew. Use cases ranged from intelligent customer support apps to internal tools for data entry and performance forecasting. Some built apps for business, others just wanted to see what was possible. Either way, it was a moment of active innovation, not just passive learning.
2:10 PM: Break & Buzz
A quick coffee and snack break gave people a chance to swap ideas and reflect on what they were building. From “I didn’t know I could do that!” to “This would save us hours every week,” the room was buzzing.
2:40 PM: What’s Next
We wrapped up with an invitation to keep exploring Zoho Creator with free trial access and a growing library of learning resources. Delegates left with new skills, new connections, and often, a working prototype of an app they built themselves.
Meet the Minds Behind the Meetup
Beyond the stellar Zoho Creator team, the event featured two of the driving forces behind No Code Lab: Georgia Halston (CEO of Halston Group) and Zandra Moore MBE (Tech Entrepreneur, Advisor, and AI/SaaS thought leader). Their presence reminded everyone that AI and no-code aren’t just tools — they’re strategic advantages that can reshape industries, teams, and trajectories.
Why This Event Mattered
The Zoho Creator AI Meetup wasn’t just another tech talk. It was about equipping real people with real tools to solve real problems.
By blending practical skill-building with visionary insight, the event showcased what’s possible when you bring together the accessibility of no-code platforms and the power of AI. For solo founders and enterprise architects alike, the message was clear: innovation is within reach — and it starts with curiosity, not code.
What’s Next?
This was just the beginning. No Code Lab and Zoho Creator are committed to keeping the momentum going with more meetups, deeper dives, and advanced workshops coming soon.