✨ AI Powerup Workshop
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​Make the best investment of 2026, in yourself.
Get up to speed with AI.
become AI adept in one day.

​Prepare to be captivated by the magic of AI:

​AI Productivity Power-Up: 1-Day Workshop for Beginners

​Workshop Goal: To equip beginners with a practical understanding of everyday AI tools, enabling them to enhance personal and professional productivity, automate tasks, and leverage AI for growth.

​Target Audience:

• ​Primary:

  • ​Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

  • ​Freelancers & Solopreneurs

  • ​Marketing Professionals (Junior to Mid-Level)

  • ​Administrative Professionals & Office Managers

  • ​Students & Recent Graduates

  • ​Anyone curious about AI but overwhelmed by the jargon and wanting practical applications.

• ​Minimum Requirements : Zurich-based or willing to travel, comfortable with basic computer/internet usage, seeking tangible ways to improve efficiency, potentially looking to upskill for career advancement or business growth. No prior AI knowledge required.

​Pricing: CHF250 per attendee - NEW YEAR DEAL EARLY BIRD
(Full day of practical training, hands-on exercises, resource materials, potential for significant productivity gains/ROI).

​Venue : Zurich. Exact venue will be revealed to attendees who purchase tickets

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​Workshop Agenda (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

​(Timings are approximate and include buffer time)

​9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration & Welcome Coffee

• ​Attendees arrive, check-in, grab coffee, light networking.

​10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome & Introduction (15 mins)

• ​Instructor Introduction

• ​Workshop Overview: What well cover, learning objectives, focus on practical application.

• ​Icebreaker: Quick introductions (Name, Role/Interest, One thing they hope to learn about AI).

• ​Logistics: Breaks, lunch, Q&A encouragement.

​10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Module 1: Demystifying AI & GenAI (45 mins)

• ​Goal: Understand the basics, differentiate AI types, and see the relevance.

• ​Content:

  • ​What is AI? (Simple terms, relatable examples: Netflix recommendations, spam filters).

  • ​What is Generative AI (GenAI)? (Focus on creation - text, images, etc.).

  • ​Key Difference: AI learns patterns, GenAI creates new content based on patterns.

  • ​Why Now? (Data explosion, computing power, model advancements).

  • ​Everyday Examples You Already Use (Maybe without realizing).

  • ​Focus: How GenAI can be a tool for everyone, not just tech experts.

• ​Materials: Slides with clear visuals, simple definitions, relatable analogies.

• ​Activity: Quick poll/discussion: "Where do you think you already interact with AI?"

​11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Module 2: Meet the LLMs & Master Prompting (60 mins)

• ​Goal: Understand Large Language Models (LLMs) and learn the crucial skill of effective prompting.

• ​Content:

  • ​What are LLMs? (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) - Analogy: Super-powered predictive text engines trained on vast data.

  • ​How they work (Simplified: Predicting the next best word).

  • ​The Power of Prompts: Garbage In, Garbage Out. Quality In, Quality Out.

  • ​Key Elements of a Great Prompt:

    • ​Role: "Act as a..." (Marketing expert, friendly coach, concise summarizer).

    • ​Task: "Write," "Summarize," "Brainstorm," "Translate," "Critique."

    • ​Context: Provide necessary background information.

    • ​Format: "List," "Table," "Email," "Blog post," "Paragraphs."

    • ​Tone: "Formal," "Casual," "Enthusiastic," "Persuasive."

  • ​Examples: Good vs. Bad Prompts.

  • ​Introduction to key free/freemium LLM tools (ChatGPT, Claude.ai, Google Gemini).

• ​Materials: Slides, Prompting Cheat Sheet/Template (digital/print).

• ​Activity (Hands-on):

  • ​Provide a scenario (e.g., "You need to write a short, friendly email reminding a colleague about a deadline").

  • ​Attendees practice crafting a prompt using the template on their chosen LLM tool.

  • ​Share & compare results/prompts briefly.

​12:00 PM - 12:15 AM: Coffee Break (15 mins)

​12:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Module 3: GenAI Showcase & Practice (Text & Image) (75 mins)

• ​Goal: Explore different types of GenAI tools and practice using them for common tasks.

• ​Content:

  • ​Text Generation (Deep Dive):

    • ​Use Cases: Drafting emails, brainstorming ideas, writing blog post outlines, summarizing long documents, creating social media captions, rephrasing content.

    • ​Live Demos: Showcasing various text generation tasks with an LLM.

  • ​Image Generation (Introduction):

    • ​What is it? (Creating images from text descriptions).

    • ​Tools Overview: (e.g. Gemini AI Studio, Claude, DALL-E 3 (via ChatGPT Plus/Copilot), Adobe Firefly, Canva Magic Media).

    • ​Basic Prompting for Images (Subject, style, composition, lighting).

    • ​Use Cases: Blog post images, social media visuals, presentation graphics, concept visualization.

    • ​Ethical Considerations/Limitations (Copyright, realism, bias).

  • ​(Brief Mention): Other GenAI types (Audio: voice cloning/generation; Video: simple avatar videos).

• ​Materials: Slides, Links to tools, Example prompts for text & images.

• ​Activity (Hands-on):

  • ​Text: Attendees use an LLM to complete a specific task (e.g., "Generate 5 blog post titles about [topic relevant to audience]" or "Summarize this provided paragraph into 3 bullet points").

  • ​Image: Attendees use a free image generator (e.g., Gemini, Claude, Chat GPT, Canva Magic Media) to create an image based on a simple prompt (e.g., "A friendly robot helping someone organize their desk, cartoon style").

​1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: Lunch Break (45 mins)

​2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Module 4: AI for Productivity & Automating the Mundane (60 mins)

• ​Goal: Identify and apply AI to reduce repetitive tasks and boost personal efficiency.

• ​Content:

  • ​Identifying Time-Consuming Tasks: What drains your energy? (Email overload, scheduling, note-taking, repetitive writing).

  • ​Using LLMs for Task Management: Brainstorming to-do lists, prioritizing tasks, drafting meeting agendas/summaries (from notes).

  • ​Email Management: Drafting replies, summarizing long threads, creating email templates.

  • ​Information Synthesis: Summarizing articles, reports, meeting transcripts (if available).

  • ​Content Repurposing: Turning a blog post into social media updates, or presentation notes into an email.

  • ​Concept of Simple Automation: Using AI to streamline multi-step processes (e.g., "Draft a follow-up email based on these meeting notes"). Mention Zapier/IFTTT conceptually as next-level automation, but focus on LLM capabilities for this session.

• ​Materials: Slides, Use case examples, Prompt examples for productivity tasks.

• ​Activity (Hands-on/Discussion):

  • ​Attendees identify 1-2 personal/professional mundane tasks.

  • ​Brainstorm in pairs or small groups how an LLM could help alleviate those tasks.

  • ​Craft a prompt for one identified task using an LLM.

​3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Module 5: AI for Business & Growth (Marketing, Leads, Websites) (60 mins)

• ​Goal: Explore how AI can directly support business activities, particularly for SMBs/freelancers.

• ​Content:

  • ​AI for Marketing:

    • ​Content Creation: Blog ideas, ad copy, social media calendars, video scripts (outlines).

    • ​Market Research: Analysing competitor websites (using AI summary), identifying trends (using AI browsing features), understanding customer sentiment (summarizing reviews).

    • ​SEO: Keyword research ideas, generating meta descriptions.

  • ​AI for Lead Generation:

    • ​Identifying Potential Leads: Researching industries/companies (using AI browsing).

    • ​Crafting Outreach: Personalized email/LinkedIn message templates.

    • ​Creating Lead Magnets: Brainstorming ideas (eBooks, checklists), drafting content outlines.

  • ​AI for Simple Website Creation:

    • ​Concept: Using AI-powered website builders (e.g., Durable.co, Framer AI, Wix ADI, Hostinger AI Builder) to generate a basic website structure and content quickly.

    • ​Live Demo: Showcase creating a simple landing page using one such tool, emphasizing speed and ease for beginners (not a deep web dev session).

    • ​Use Case: Creating a quick portfolio, landing page for a new service, simple online presence.

• ​Materials: Slides, Tool examples/links, Marketing/Lead-gen prompt examples.

• ​Activity (Hands-on/Demo Focus):

  • ​Attendees practice generating marketing copy (e.g., "Write 3 Facebook ad headlines for a productivity workshop") using an LLM.

  • ​Engage with the live demo of the AI website builder, asking questions.

​4:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Coffee Break (15 mins)

​4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: Module 6: AI as Your Colleague, Coach & Mentor (45 mins)

• ​Goal: Shift mindset to view AI as a collaborative partner for improvement.

• ​Content:

  • ​Beyond Task Execution: Using AI for ideation, feedback, and learning.

  • ​AI as a Brainstorming Partner: Generating ideas, exploring different angles, overcoming creative blocks. ("Act as a marketing expert and brainstorm 10 unconventional ways to promote...")

  • ​AI as a Sounding Board/Critique Partner: Getting feedback on writing, ideas, presentations. ("Critique this paragraph for clarity and conciseness," "What are potential weaknesses in this business idea?").

  • ​AI as a Coach/Mentor: Asking for advice on skill development, getting explanations of complex topics, creating learning plans. ("Explain [complex topic] simply," "Create a 1-week learning plan to improve my presentation skills," "Act as a supportive coach and help me reframe this negative thought").

  • ​Improving Quality of Life: Using AI for personal learning, hobby exploration, planning trips, generating creative writing prompts.

• ​Materials: Slides, Thought-provoking prompt examples for collaborative use.

• ​Activity (Reflection/Pair Share):

  • ​Attendees reflect on one area (personal or professional) where they could use AI as a coach or brainstorming partner.

  • ​Share their idea with a neighbour.

  • ​Optional: Craft a prompt for this scenario.

​5:15 PM - 5:45 PM: Ethics, Limitations & The Future (30 mins)

• ​Goal: Provide a balanced perspective on AIs capabilities and challenges.

• ​Content:

  • ​Accuracy & Hallucinations: AI can be confidently wrong. Always verify critical information.

  • ​Bias: AI learns from data, which can contain biases. Be aware of potential skewed outputs.

  • ​Privacy & Security: Be cautious about inputting sensitive personal or proprietary information into public AI tools. Understand tool policies.

  • ​Copyright & Ownership: The landscape is evolving, especially for GenAI outputs.

  • ​The Human Element: AI is a tool, critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence remain crucial.

  • ​Staying Updated: The field moves fast! (Mention reliable sources/newsletters).

  • ​Future Trends (Briefly): More integration, multimodality, personalization.

​5:45 PM - 6:00 PM: Wrap-up, Q&A & Next Steps (15 mins)

• ​Recap: Key takeaways from the day.

• ​Open Floor Q&A: Address remaining questions.

• ​Next Steps & Repeat Business:

  • ​Encourage attendees to practice using the tools.

  • ​Tease Future Workshops: Mention potential follow-up courses (e.g., "Advanced AI for Marketing," "AI Automation Deep Dive," "Building AI-Powered Business Processes"). Offer an exclusive discount for todays attendees if they sign up within X days.

  • ​Provide a resource list (links to tools, further reading, prompt guides).

  • ​Request Feedback: Share a link to a feedback form (essential for improvement).

  • ​Thank attendees for participating.

​Course Materials Checklist

1. ​Participant Workbook (Digital PDF & Optional Print):

   • ​Agenda

   • ​Key Concepts & Definitions (Glossary)

   • ​Prompting Template/Cheat Sheet

   • ​Space for Notes for each module

   • ​Instructions for Hands-on Activities

   • ​Links to all mentioned AI tools

   • ​Resource List (Further reading, useful websites, newsletters)

   • ​Contact Information & Link to Feedback Form

   • ​Information/Discount Code for future workshops.

​Attendees

​We are curating a space for innovators across industries. You will likely connect with:

• ​Professionals in other industries

• ​Business Owners

• ​Students

• ​Consultants

​Build connections with others passionate about learning AI.

Venue

Zurich
Exact address will be revealed to attendees who have purchased tickets