Exploring the Power of Generative AI
This is a full-day workshop where you will get in-depth knowledge of how to use the multi-modal GenAI capabilities across text and video.
Description
This is a fast-paced, full-day workshop designed specifically for professionals who want to move beyond awareness and gain practical, hands-on experience with Generative AI in their work. The focus is on Generative AI applications relevant to engineers, designers, and technical professionals, while also addressing important considerations of ethics, privacy, and governance.
Throughout the day, participants will interact with advanced Generative AI tools, create their own AI-generated outputs, and learn how to apply AI Agents to technical workflows. You’ll leave not only with knowledge, but with practical examples and approaches directly relevant to your professional context.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the capabilities of modern Generative AI in engineering, design, and technical workflows.
- Gain hands-on experience creating and applying AI Agents, as well as multi-modal Generative AI tools and platforms.
- Develop awareness of private, secure, and responsible use of Generative AI tools in professional contexts.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for professionals in engineering, design, and construction who want to catch up with the latest Generative AI capabilities and learn how to use AI Agents to improve workflow.
It is suitable for participants with varying levels of AI knowledge, including beginners, who are interested in applying Generative AI to technical and professional tasks.
Course Format
This is a full-day interactive workshop structured with presentations, demonstrations, case studies, and group exercises.
Participants will also receive a workbook for post-course application and quick reference.
Presenter information
Presenter Information
Matt Ensor is acknowledged as a leader in Generative AI in New Zealand and is a highly sought after and respected member of the Generative AI community. Matt is the founder of Kia Ora AI, with the mission to accelerate the practical uptake of Generative AI in New Zealand organisations. Matt is a member of the ENZ AI Advisory Committee, and the chair of the AI Forum LLM Working Group for New Zealand. Formerly 28 years at Beca, including leading the FranklyAI® startup which integrated ChatGPT into Microsoft Teams for more than 3,000 organisations globally.