In this inaugural session, hosted by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), in collaboration with Microsoft and delivered by Tablet Academy, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, we set the stage for a journey into AI and digital transformation, specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This event will feature insights from some of Microsoft Canada’s top experts and successful SMB businesses. Our goal is to illuminate the critical benefits of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) into business operations, driving efficiency and innovation. ICTC will also share our latest research on workforce trends and the pressing need for upskilling in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. What to Expect: Participants will gain an understanding of how AI can transform their business, hear firsthand success stories, and learn strategies for presenting a compelling business case for AI adoption to stakeholders. Learning Objectives: -What is Generative AI? -Understand the key benefits of integrating AI and GenAI into business operations to drive efficiency and innovation. -Learn how to calculate ROI and present a compelling business case for AI adoption to stakeholders. -Identify specific use cases of AI that align with business goals and industry trends. -Gain insights from Microsoft Canada experts and small and medium-sized business customers on successful AI implementation strategies. -Explore ICTC’s latest research on workforce trends and the need for skilling everyone in the digital economy. Delivered by ICTC in collaboration with Microsoft.
In this inaugural session, hosted by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), in collaboration with Microsoft and delivered by Tablet Academy, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, we set the stage for a journey into AI and digital transformation, specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
This event will feature insights from some of Microsoft Canada’s top experts and successful SMB businesses. Our goal is to illuminate the critical benefits of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) into business operations, driving efficiency and innovation.
ICTC will also share our latest research on workforce trends and the pressing need for upskilling in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
What to Expect:
Participants will gain an understanding of how AI can transform their business, hear firsthand success stories, and learn strategies for presenting a compelling business case for AI adoption to stakeholders.
Learning Objectives:
-What is Generative AI?
-Understand the key benefits of integrating AI and GenAI into business operations to drive efficiency and innovation.
-Learn how to calculate ROI and present a compelling business case for AI adoption to stakeholders.
-Identify specific use cases of AI that align with business goals and industry trends.
-Gain insights from Microsoft Canada experts and small and medium-sized business customers on successful AI implementation strategies.
-Explore ICTC’s latest research on workforce trends and the need for skilling everyone in the digital economy.
Delivered by ICTC in collaboration with Microsoft.
Virtual
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