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DTSTART:20260616T230000Z
DTEND:20260617T060000Z
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LOCATION:Suburban Business Hub, 16 Aspinall Street, Nundah
SUMMARY:AI Masterclass for Business
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:<p>Is your business currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI), or considering how to responsibly adopt AI to support your team and operations? AI is rapidly reshaping the way businesses operate.</p><p>This practical masterclass has been designed to support Brisbane small business owners and managers to understand, plan and apply AI in a way that is appropriate, secure and aligned with their business goals.Brief overview: Join us for a full-day, hands-on masterclass focused on building practical digital capability for Brisbane businesses. Delivered in a small group environment, this session provides tailored guidance and real-world application rather than theoretical discussion. Participants will learn how to translate emerging AI technologies into practical tools that improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>In this interactive session, you will:</p><ol>	<li>Build a Real AI Strategy</li></ol><p>Develop a structured approach to AI adoption using Advancer&rsquo;s Six Pillars of AI Readiness. This framework helps you assess your current capability, data readiness and risk considerations, ensuring AI is applied where it delivers real operational value.</p><ul>	<li>Vibe Code&rdquo; Your Own Business Web Tool</li></ul><p>Learn how modern AI tools can be used to prototype and build simple, functional internal business applications without the need for traditional coding.</p><ul>	<li>Create AI Agents That Do the Heavy Lifting</li></ul><p>Move beyond basic use of generative AI and learn how to design task-specific AI agents that can assist with routine administrative work, internal processes, customer enquiries and workflow coordination.</p><ul>	<li>Future-Proof Your Local Visibility</li></ul><p>Understand how customer search behaviour is changing, including the shift from traditional search engines to AI-driven &ldquo;answer engines.&rdquo; Learn practical steps to ensure your Brisbane business remains visible, credible and discoverable when customers rely on AI tools to find local services.</p><p>You will leave the session with a self-built functional business app, simple automation workflows, AI agents configured for common administrative tasks and a clear, practical roadmap for responsible AI implementation.</p><p>Facilitator: Llew Jury - Managing Director, Advancer AI AI agency leader, entrepreneur and multiple-exit founder with 25+ years experience across Australia, Europe, Asia and NZ. Managing Director of Advancer &ndash; The AI Agency, helping 100+ Australian businesses drive AI-led growth through automation, agents and custom AI, alongside workforce transformation, change and upskilling.</p><p>Brisbane City Council funds free business support delivered by expert providers as part of its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Brisbane businesses. Participants must work in a business located within the Brisbane local government area. Unsure of your local Council?</p><p>&nbsp;Visit the <a href="https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/local-government-area-boundaries" target="_blank">Queensland Electoral Commission website</a> to check your local government area.</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Is your business currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI), or considering how to responsibly adopt AI to support your team and operations? AI is rapidly reshaping the way businesses operate.</p><p>This practical masterclass has been designed to support Brisbane small business owners and managers to understand, plan and apply AI in a way that is appropriate, secure and aligned with their business goals.<br/><br/>Brief overview: Join us for a full-day, hands-on masterclass focused on building practical digital capability for Brisbane businesses. Delivered in a small group environment, this session provides tailored guidance and real-world application rather than theoretical discussion. Participants will learn how to translate emerging AI technologies into practical tools that improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>In this interactive session, you will:</p><ol>	<li>Build a Real AI Strategy</li></ol><p>Develop a structured approach to AI adoption using Advancer&rsquo;s Six Pillars of AI Readiness. This framework helps you assess your current capability, data readiness and risk considerations, ensuring AI is applied where it delivers real operational value.</p><ul>	<li>Vibe Code&rdquo; Your Own Business Web Tool</li></ul><p>Learn how modern AI tools can be used to prototype and build simple, functional internal business applications without the need for traditional coding.</p><ul>	<li>Create AI Agents That Do the Heavy Lifting</li></ul><p>Move beyond basic use of generative AI and learn how to design task-specific AI agents that can assist with routine administrative work, internal processes, customer enquiries and workflow coordination.</p><ul>	<li>Future-Proof Your Local Visibility</li></ul><p>Understand how customer search behaviour is changing, including the shift from traditional search engines to AI-driven &ldquo;answer engines.&rdquo; Learn practical steps to ensure your Brisbane business remains visible, credible and discoverable when customers rely on AI tools to find local services.</p><p>You will leave the session with a self-built functional business app, simple automation workflows, AI agents configured for common administrative tasks and a clear, practical roadmap for responsible AI implementation.</p><p>Facilitator: Llew Jury - Managing Director, Advancer AI AI agency leader, entrepreneur and multiple-exit founder with 25+ years experience across Australia, Europe, Asia and NZ. Managing Director of Advancer &ndash; The AI Agency, helping 100+ Australian businesses drive AI-led growth through automation, agents and custom AI, alongside workforce transformation, change and upskilling.</p><p>Brisbane City Council funds free business support delivered by expert providers as part of its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Brisbane businesses. Participants must work in a business located within the Brisbane local government area. Unsure of your local Council?</p><p>&nbsp;Visit the <a href="https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/local-government-area-boundaries" target="_blank">Queensland Electoral Commission website</a> to check your local government area.</p>
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