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AI Essentials for SMEs: From Understanding AI to Building Your Own Custom GPTs
January 21, 2026 | CDC Boardroom, 106 Linkletter Ave., Bedeque, PEI
🌅 Morning Session (3 Hours - 9:00 am-12:00 pm) - Generative AI 101: A Practical Introduction for Small & Medium Businesses
This engaging and accessible session introduces participants to the world of generative AI—what it is, how it works, and why it matters for SMEs. Through simple explanations and real business examples, participants will learn how AI tools can support decision-making, improve productivity, enhance communication, and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks. The workshop focuses on practical skills: how to write effective prompts, how to use AI to support daily workflows, and how to navigate benefits and risks with confidence. No technical background is required. Participants will learn: - What Generative AI is and how it creates text, images, and structured outputs - Business-ready use cases across HR, operations, marketing, finance, and customer service - How to write clear, effective prompts using frameworks anyone can apply - How tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude compare - How to avoid common mistakes (hallucinations, bias, privacy risks) - How to immediately integrate AI into daily work
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
🌇 Afternoon Session (3 Hours 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm) - Build Your Own Custom GPTs & Copilot Agents: Hands-On AI for Your Business
In this practical, high-impact workshop, participants will learn how to create and deploy their own Custom GPTs and Microsoft Copilot Agents—powerful AI tools that follow their instructions, use their business documents, and perform repeatable tasks on demand. You’ll be guided step-by-step in designing an agent’s role, defining its rules and tone, uploading documents, and testing its performance. Whether you want an HR policy explainer, a customer service responder, a project assistant, or a marketing content builder, this session shows you how to build an AI helper that reflects your business voice and needs. Participants will learn: - What Custom GPTs and Copilot Agents are and how they differ - How to design an agent’s purpose, persona, and boundaries - How to upload templates, documents, SOPs, or policy files for the agent to use - How to test and refine performance through prompt iteration - How to share agents securely with staff or your team - How to deploy AI assistants to improve consistency, speed, and decision support Every participant leaves with at least one fully built, ready-to-use AI agent they can use immediately in their business. BRING YOUR LAPTOP
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Morning Only (Generative AI 101) — $149 CAD
Afternoon Only (Build Your Own Custom GPTs) - $149 CAD
Full Day (Generative AI 101 + Build Your Own Custom GPTs) — $249 CAD
Terms & Conditions - Refunds (less fees) will be only be issued 14 days prior to event start time. In the event of inclement weather, the session will be hosted virtually.
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If you have questions about the workshop, reach out to Sharon: sharonross@plaidconsulting.com | 902-786-7200.
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