AI Essentials Workshop
  • 3 Wenlock St, London N1 7NT
    N1 7NT
  • Thursday 20th March 6:00pm until 8:00pm
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.

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
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