Practical AI Bootcamp: From Curious to Capable
Across three days: Tues 28 - Thurs 30th April, 16:00-17:45
This is three sessions, across three days, 90+ minutes, small group, live on Zoom, with quality time to experiment, get curious, and build your confidence.
You leave each day having moved through the 4 Cs - from Curiosity to Confidence to Clarity to Capability, with something real to show for it.
I want this to be a place to learn from each other, share and also for you to ask me anything too!
I surveyed 49 freelancers/agency event teams earlier this year. 76% had received no formal AI training, and nearly half said the biggest thing holding them back was:
Lack of relevant training with clear use cases
Not having the time to onboard themselves or explore
Uncertainty of data and guardrails
Almost 90% said they were just using chat tools for writing and drafting emails - you can do so much more than this.
You already know AI is useful, this is where you actually get good at it!
What we cover
Day 1: The lay of the land (Curiosity) We start with how AI actually works (not the technical version), explore the big four tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot), focus on your tool of choice and make sure your personalisation is set up. Claude's proving popular at the moment, you might change the tool you're currently on!
We'll also explore the wider tool landscape, so you know what is out there (NotebookLM, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, Gamma) and what belongs in your toolkit.
Day 2: Prompting properly, your brand voice, and your toolkit (Confidence and Clarity) Most people prompt like they are typing into Google, there is a better way. We work through the CRAFTE framework with real event scenarios and then you build a brand voice document so every output sounds like you. There’ll be some prompt kit giveaways, then we go deeper on one or two tools from Day 1 with live demos using real event scenarios.
Day 3: Build your AI assistant (Capability) We look at the difference between Projects, AI Assistants and Agents so the terminology stops being confusing. Then you watch a live build of an AI assistant (Custom GPT/Gem) - like a Running Order Assistant, Email comms assistant - built from scratch before building your own. You leave with an AI assistant set up for your actual work, ready to use the next morning. I'll show you some examples of mine too!
Bonus: We'll take a sneak peak at Claude's new features: ClaudeDesign
Working with me
I have 14 years of events experience across agency, in-house, programme development and change and adoption. I have completed three advanced Gen AI certifications with MMC Learning, AI training courses, Judge for Event Tech Live: AI edition, delivered AI activations for Salesforce CMOs and have worked alongside Anthropic on their CEO forum.
I honestly started using ChatGPT since it launched in 2022 and haven't stopped since!
I know our world and I know the pain points; client demands, proposals, timelines, RFPs, sourcing, resourcing. This bootcamp is built around those problems specifically, not a generic business audience.
AI is not going anywhere and neither is the pressure to use it well. This is three evenings to get properly set up, in a room full of people who get your world :)
What I want for you
The ones who take a few hours now to get properly set up are the ones who will wonder how they ever managed without it.
Using your Gen AI tool more efficiently
Avoiding generic AI outputs - less back and forth on tone and rewrites
Faster turnaround on decks, copy and comms
Understanding what tools you need and knowing what's out there
Knowing how best AI can support you in your role
Knowing the foundations - you don't want to skip the basics, this is how you get the best outcomes
What you walk away with
Confidence, Clarity and Capability. You'll be set up to get more out your AI tools so you can work more efficiently
Getting a full view of the big 4 - understanding which might work best for you
Your own AI assistant, built in the session
A prompting toolkit and brand voice document
A clear view on other AI tools worth having in your event toolkit
Time to try things, ask questions, and learn from the room
An understanding of AI governance and policy
How it works
I keep it practical. You follow along, get hands-on, and work through real event scenarios throughout. There is Q&A each day, and the mix of freelancers and agency staff in the room tends to spark good conversations. You will pick up as much from each other as from the content itself.
When you register you will fill in a short survey so I know who is in the room and can make the sessions as relevant as possible. You will need access to a GenAI tool - a free ChatGPT account is fine, and we will cover your options on Day 1
I'm in - what's the cost
Early bird until Tuesday 21st April
Coming with a colleague? Two places for £150. Just drop a note when you register and I will sort it.
Who is this for?
Anyone working in events, experiential, or live brand work, whether you are freelance, agency-side, or somewhere in between.
Event Producers, Senior Producers and Executive Producers
Project Managers and Project Directors
Production Managers and Operations Leads
Account Managers and Client Services teams
Creative Directors, Designers and Strategists
You do not need to be technical. You just need to be curious.
I hope to see you there!