AI Essentials

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 09:30 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Harre Union | Valparaiso, IN

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AI is changing the world—learn essential tools, tactics, and trends to stay ahead!
About this Event

Dushan Nikolovski, Director of Innovation Hub

The Ai4 Conference is North America’s leading gathering on artificial intelligence, bringing together top experts, researchers, and industry leaders to share the latest breakthroughs, applications, and trends shaping the future of AI. This year’s event showcased cutting-edge advancements and explored where the technology is headed next. I will be recapping the newest insights and future directions of AI at Valparaiso University on October 16th, providing attendees with a clear understanding of how these developments are transforming industries and society.


AI Essentials: From Practical Tools to Custom Solutions for Business Growth

Join Logan Herzog, startup growth expert and Chief Innovation Officer at RISE, for a full-day, hands-on experience that will take you from AI fundamentals to advanced, customized applications that can transform your business. Logan has helped launch startups worldwide, working with Y Combinator, 500 Startups, and Techstars founders, and now focuses on making cutting-edge AI tools accessible to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators.


This immersive program is split into two powerful sessions:

Morning Session – AI 101: Practical Tools & Tactics for Small Business Success

Kickstart your AI journey with actionable strategies that drive growth and efficiency. You’ll learn how to:

✅ Use AI to generate revenue faster

✅ Leverage the essential AI tools Logan uses daily

✅ Do more with fewer resources through smart automation

✅ Adopt the mindset shifts needed to integrate AI effectively


Afternoon Session – AI 201: Customizing AI to Solve Your Biggest Business Challenges

Go beyond the basics and explore advanced applications that put AI to work for your specific needs. You’ll discover how to:

✅ Turn ideas and voice into action using AI-powered brainstorming and transcription tools

✅ Automate workflows to eliminate repetitive tasks and free up your time

✅ Build AI-powered web apps—no coding required


Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Register
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The State of AI with Dushan Nikolovski, Director of VU Innovation Hub
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
AI 101 Practical Tools & Tactics with Logan Herzog, Executive Director of RISE
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AI 201 Customizing AI to Solve Biggest Business Challenges with Logan Herzog
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Remarks
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Harre Union, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, United States

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USD 54.13

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