AI Essentials for Business

Curious about AI but unsure where to start? Already trying it, but finding the results hit-or-miss? Join Sofie Andreou, M.Eng., AI Strategist & Educator, for a hands-on morning designed to help business owners and professionals use AI more confidently and effectively. Through clear demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll explore how AI can help with everyday business tasks—from drafting emails and organizing ideas to summarizing information and creating content. Bring your laptop: you’ll work directly with AI and practice real prompts & techniques you can reuse now. What you’ll learn and practice • Recognize useful opportunities: Identify everyday tasks where AI could save you time and effort. • Write stronger prompts: Give AI the context, instructions and examples it needs to produce more relevant results. • Improve the response: Ask follow-up questions, refine drafts and adapt outputs to your business. • Apply practical AI tips & tricks: Explore techniques for communications, planning and everyday productivity. • Use AI responsibly: Protect sensitive information, check accuracy and recognize when human judgment is essential. Who should attend? Business owners, entrepreneurs, managers and team members who want a practical introduction to AI—or a stronger foundation for using it at work. No AI experience needed. No technical background required. What to bring Bring your laptop and charger, along with a business task you’d like help with. Wi-Fi is available. Use public or non-sensitive examples for the exercises. Date and location September 29, 2026 Arrival: 8:30 a.m. Workshop: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Venture13 — Lecture Hall 739 D’Arcy St., Cobourg, ON K9A 0H6 About your instructor Sofie Andreou, M.Eng., is an AI strategist, digital marketing professional and educator who teaches AI micro-credentials at Trent University. She helps businesses and organizations apply AI through approachable training, practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Leave with prompts you’ve practiced, techniques you can repeat, and greater confidence putting AI to work in your business.