About this Event
Understand AI. Use it well. Prepare for what's next.
This all-day in-person workshop series is designed for working professionals who want to understand AI and use it effectively, without needing a technical background. The series combines AI Explained, a practical introduction to how AI works, its tools, opportunities, risks, and workplace impact, with the AI Learning Lab, a hands-on experience focused on prompting, real-world applications, and AI-supported workflows.
Facilitated by Connie Bossert, PhD, founder of Rocket Learning, with 25+ years of experience in education, instructional design, technology, management, and professional development.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AI Explained: Tools, Capabilities, Risks, and The Future of Work
Info: Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, and understanding what it can and cannot do is essential. This workshop provides a practical, nontechnical introduction to today’s AI landscape, including how AI works, common tools and terminology, strengths and limitations, risks and responsible use, and the potential impact on jobs and organizations. Designed for working professionals who want to gain a better understanding of AI in our fast-changing world.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
AI Learning Lab: Hands-on Practice with Prompts, Tools, and Workflows
Info: Bring a laptop and move from understanding AI to using it. In this hands-on Learning Lab, participants explore practical ways to use AI for everyday work, experiment with prompting and AI tools, and build AI-assisted workflows that combine human judgment with AI capabilities. Through guided demonstrations, exercises, and real-world applications, participants develop greater confidence using AI productively, thoughtfully, and responsibly.
Event venue & nearby stays
McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, United States
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