Keynote
Build Your AI Confidence. Help Your Business and Help Others.
Speaker: Adam Graney
Your AI journey begins with a simple spark of curiosity, an individual desire to understand
a transformative technology and to empower yourself. In this keynote, we'll explore
how embracing AI is not just about personal growth, but also about becoming the go-to
resource for your network, helping others navigate their fears and questions. By educating
yourself now, while you not only stay competitive in business, but also help ensure
that AI's benefits are widely shared and fears are addressed. So, let's start now.
Join us to become that trusted AI guide for yourself and those around you, and turn
this journey into a shared path to knowledge and readiness.
Breakout 1
AI Demystified: Myths, Everyday Uses and Positive Impact
Speaker: Amy Cowan
Worried that AI will replace your job, or unsure whether to trust it? You're not alone,
but the truth about AI might surprise you. In this engaging 45-minute workshop, you'll
discover how AI is already working for you in everyday tools like Netflix, Google
Maps, and your smartphone, and learn why it's best understood as a collaborator rather
than a competitor. Through interactive activities and real-world success stories spanning
healthcare, education, and environmental protection, you'll see AI's potential to
enhance, not eliminate, human capability.
Breakout 2
Introduction to Prompts Without Tech
Speaker: Fadia Rostom
What if the secret to getting amazing results from AI has nothing to do with being
"tech-savvy" and everything to do with how clearly you ask? In this hands-on, beginner-friendly
workshop, you'll discover why vague requests get vague results, and learn the simple
SPARK framework that transforms basic questions into powerful prompts that deliver
exactly what you need. Through real-world practice writing prompts for your actual
work challenges, collaborative feedback sessions, and live demonstrations that's how
the dramatic difference clarity makes, you'll build confidence communicating with
AI tools. No technical background required, just bring the tasks you're working on
this week and leave with practical skills you can use immediately.
Breakout 3
Mastering AI Workflows: Holistic Process and Strategic Tool Use
Speaker: Adam Graney
Are you getting mediocre results from AI and wondering why everyone else seems to
be unlocking its full potential? The difference isn't the technology, it's the process.
This power-packed session reveals the strategic framework that can transform AI from
a basic question-answering tool into a productivity powerhouse. You'll learn when
to use ChatGPT versus Claude versus Perplexity, master the art of structured prompting,
discover time-saving techniques like dictation and meta-prompts, and avoid the four
critical pitfalls that waste hours without better results. Whether you're a manager,
team member, or entrepreneur you'll leave with actionable techniques to systematize
repetitive tasks and leverage multi-model workflows that deliver better results.
Looking Ahead
What You Really Want to Know About AI - Answered Live
Multiple speakers
Curious about AI and have questions you really want answered by those in the know?
At our fireside chat, a panel of AI thought leaders will dives straight into the questions
you submitted when you registered. It's direct, it's practical, and it's your chance
to get real insights from the people who are shaping our AI community. Don't miss
out, this is your opportunity to have your most pressing AI questions answered by
the experts.
