AI Essentials Workshop: Practical AI for Business Business

Event Description
AI Essentials is a hands-on workshop hosted by Urban MBA designed to help entrepreneurs, educators, and small business owners understand and implement artificial intelligence tools. This entry-level session provides practical knowledge with interactive exercises and takeaways that participants can apply immediately in their businesses or educational settings. With a special focus on the latest AI developments of 2025, this workshop makes cutting-edge technology approachable and demonstrates how it can enhance productivity, reduce costs, and create new opportunities.

Event Overview
Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Urban MBA Innovation Hub
Price: £10
Target Audience: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and professionals looking to understand AI applications

Workshop Structure
Welcome and Introduction
Brief overview of Urban MBA and the AI Essentials workshop
Introduction of the workshop theme and facilitator
Outline of the evening's activities

AI 101 Mini-Lecture
What is AI and why does it matter for your business or classroom
Types of AI tools relevant to small businesses and education
Current AI capabilities and limitations
Evolution of AI from 2023 to 2025
Real-world success stories from small businesses and educators
Key trends for 2025 and beyond
Common misconceptions about AI implementation

EdTech Hub Tour
Guided tour of Urban MBA's EdTech Innovation Hub
Demonstration of AI tools in action within the Hub
Explanation of how these technologies enhance Urban MBA's operations
Discussion of how similar setups could benefit attendees' businesses/classrooms
Examples of affordable implementations for various budgets

Latest AI Innovations Showcase
Overview of breakthrough AI capabilities from the past 6 months
Demonstration of next-generation language models
New multimodal AI tools (text, image, audio, video)
Affordable AI solutions specifically for small businesses and education

Interactive Demonstration
Live demonstration of 2-3 cutting-edge AI tools launched in 2024-2025
Walk-through of common use cases
Cost-benefit analysis for small businesses
Tips for getting started with minimal investment

Hands-on Workshop Activities

Activity 1: Guided practice with selected AI tools
Participants follow along on their devices
Step-by-step instructions provided
The facilitator circulates to provide support
Activity 2: Personal implementation planning

Identify 3 specific applications for your own work
Timeline creation for implementation
Resource requirements assessment

Implementation Discussion and Q&A
Participants share their implementation plans
Common challenges and solutions
Resource recommendations
Questions about the latest AI tools

Closing and Next Steps
Summary of key takeaways
Information about future workshops
"One action I'll take this week" commitment sharing
Feedback collection for continuous improvement

Networking and Refreshments (OPTIONAL)
Structured networking prompts related to the theme
Refreshments
Resources display and take-home materials
Opportunity to speak one-on-one with facilitators

Latest AI Tools Featured (2025 Edition)

Next-Generation AI Assistants
Comparison of latest models from major providers
Domain-specific capabilities for business and education
Cost structures and accessibility options

Multimodal Content Creation Tools
Latest text-to-image generators
Video creation and editing AI
Voice synthesis and audio enhancement
Integration possibilities for small businesses

Automated Business Operations
New workflow automation platforms
Document processing innovations
Customer service enhancement tools
Low-code/no-code AI implementation options

Educational AI Innovations
Personalized learning platforms
Automated assessment tools
Classroom management assistants
Accessibility enhancements for diverse learners

Workshop Materials (Included in Price)
Workshop Workbook

Guided exercises and activities
Tool recommendations with pricing information
Step-by-step setup instructions
Implementation planning templates
2025 AI Landscape Guide

Overview of major AI innovations in the past 12 months
Comparison chart of top tools by category
Pricing and capability matrix
Future trend forecasts
Digital Resource Access

PDF versions of all workshop materials
Recommended tools list with links
Basic tutorials for featured applications
Access to recording of the AI tools demonstrations

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