Description

Why Attend? AI isn’t just the future, it’s the right now. From content creation and data analysis to customer service and strategic planning, AI is transforming how work gets done. But with so many tools and hype, where do you start? In this energetic, hands‑on session led by AI speaker and strategist Mike Lannen, you’ll cut through the noise and learn how to use AI in your day‑to‑day work. Whether you’re just curious or already dabbling with ChatGPT, this workshop will give you practical skills, inspiring ideas, and the confidence to move forward.

SPECIAL THANKS TO SECTER FOR THEIR SUPPORT!

Key Takeaways:

Understand AI Basics: What it is, how it works, and why it matters.

Master ChatGPT: Learn how to use it effectively and securely.

Prompt Like a Pro: Use frameworks to get better results from AI.

Build a Custom GPT: Create your own AI assistant, step-by-step.

Explore New Tools: Get introduced to other top AI platforms.

WORKSHOP AGENDA - Mystic Hilton

8:30am – 8:45am: Welcome, Live Polling, and Audience Engagement

• Kickoff + quick intro to AI.
• Conduct Live Polling to assess familiarity, comfort level, and expectations.
• Use responses to tailor language/examples during the session.

8:45am – 9:15am: ChatGPT Fundamentals + Prompting Frameworks

• What ChatGPT is and what you can do with it.
• Discuss privacy/security concerns.
• Deep dive into prompting frameworks (including R.I.S.E.).
• Live demo while teaching to keep it dynamic and experiential.

9:15am – 9:30am: Group Brainstorming Breakouts

• Small breakout groups: Use whiteboards or shared docs.
  • Questions: “What hesitations do you have?”, “How have you used AI?”, “What excites you?”
• Each group appoints a quick-share spokesperson.

9:30am – 9:40am: Networking + Movement Break

• Encourage people to stand up, walk around, mingle for 10 minutes.
• Light stretch or energizer / networking activity.

9:40am – 10:10am: ChatGPT Deep Dive + Real Use Cases

• Showcase more advanced use cases.
• Could include business, marketing, customer support, personalization, etc.
• Time-saving hacks, creative uses, etc.

10:10am – 10:25am: Build-a-GPT Demo (Group Activity Style)

• Group-style walkthrough of creating a Custom GPT.
• One or two volunteers help guide as you demo.
• Encourage others to follow along on devices if available.

10:25am – 10:45am: Teaser: Other Cool AI Tools

• Brief demo/overview of 4–5 tools like:
  • Claude
  • Inbound Calling Bots
  • Google AI features
  • Website Chatbots
  • Image/video generation
• Just enough to whet the appetite.

10:45am – 11:15am: Interactive Showcase + Cool TBD Segment

• Let a few folks show off their GPTs or ideas from earlier.
• Surprise element or bonus tool live demo—something fun and unexpected.

11:15am – 11:30am: Open Q&A + Final Thoughts

• Answer lingering questions.
• Offer next steps and resources.
• Share QR to Prompt GPT or anything else you've got for them.