Context

In an era dominated by technological advancements, the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) pervades every sector, presenting itself not as a challenge but as a potent tool for progress. The AI Seminar is designed to educate participants on the transformative influence of AI across diverse industries. Throughout the seminar, attendees embark on a journey to explore the myriad of benefits of AI adoption while also acknowledging and addressing potential challenges. By immersing themselves in practical exercises with a spectrum of AI tools, including Chat GPT, participants gain firsthand experience in leveraging AI for heightened efficiency in their day-to-day operations. The seminar also equips professionals with the insights and skills needed to embrace AI as a catalyst for growth, ensuring they emerge empowered to navigate the evolving landscape of modern business with confidence and competence.

 

Course Objectives

  • Learn AI basics: Understand AI design, training, and deployment
  • Spot AI applications: Identify AI's role in various industries
  • Use AI tools: Gain hands-on experience in automating tasks
  • Assess AI impact: Evaluate benefits, challenges, and ethics
  • Plan AI integration: Develop strategies for adoption

 

Practical Key Takeaways

Upon completion of this seminar participants will be able to:

  1. Understand AI's Core Components: Gain a solid grasp of AI fundamentals including design, training, and deployment, providing a foundation for practical application.
  2. Spot Opportunities for AI Integration: Identify specific AI applications within diverse industries, fostering insights into where and how AI can enhance productivity.
  3. Apply AI Tools in Real-world Scenarios: Acquire hands-on experience using AI tools to automate tasks, analyze data, and improve decision-making, enabling immediate implementation in daily workflows.
  4. Evaluate the Impact of AI Implementation: Develop the ability to critically assess the benefits and challenges of integrating AI solutions, while navigating ethical considerations and ensuring data security.
  5. Craft Tailored Strategies for AI Adoption: Develop actionable plans for integrating AI technologies into operations, emphasizing effective change management and continuous learning to maximize productivity gains.

 

The Facilitator

Adam.pngMr. Adam Balwant, CEO and Co-Founder of trAInify

 

Adam has a BBA from University of Toronto and a Master’s in Management Information Systems from The London School of Economics. He is a leading expert in the field of AI. In addition to being an AI consultant, Adam is also a College Professor of Entrepreneurship & Digital Innovation and a serial entrepreneur with his latest venture being the CEO and Co-Founder of Toronto-based AI edtech start-up trAInify.

From the early days of ChatGPT, Adam has been leading workshops and presentations across North America in the education space. He has recently formed trAInify to bring his expertise to training institutions on how to leverage AI to their advantage. In the past 5 months, Adam and his team has worked with over 25 institutions across the globe helping them in their journey to integrate AI for improved productivity and efficiency.

 

Pricing Information

Workshop Fee: TT$5,000/US$735

  • Discount: Get a 10% group discount. Applicable to:

    • Groups of three or more individuals attending from the same organization

    • The UWI campus community

Online payment option (bank charges of 3% applies).

 

When and Where

The seminar will be hosted by the Business Development Unit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies. It will utilize interactive pedagogy strategies to promote an engaging learning experience. You will be able to join this workshop via Zoom to participate in discussions, interactive presentations, group exercises, resource videos, and valuable articles and case examples.

 

The seminar will follow the schedule below:
Dates: March 25th and 28th, 2024.
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EC/AST

Live Lecture via Zoom.

 

Don't hesitate to contact Amanda at sta-fssbdu@sta.uwi.edu, or visit https://sta.uwi.edu/fss/business-development-unit  for registration details or complete the registration form using the following link below:

 

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