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, March 20th, 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 StructureWelcome 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