AI for Productivity and Beyond

Join us for a unique, in-depth workshop exploring how artificial intelligence can transform the way established businesses work - moving beyond the productivity hacks and social media content creation.
This session goes deeper into AI-powered workflows, automation, data analytics, and bespoke AI systems tailored to business needs. If you’re an established company with complex challenges, this workshop is designed for you.
What you’ll gain:
• Discover the AI landscape: Explore the most effective tools currently available and how they can streamline operations, support decision-making, and unlock innovation.
• Go beyond off-the-shelf tools: Learn how bespoke AI and machine learning solutions can solve unique challenges and create a competitive edge.
• Understand practical applications: See how AI can be integrated into business processes in a way that is ethical, transparent, and impactful.
• Connect & collaborate: Network with other business leaders tackling similar challenges.
This event is highly practical and designed to give you both strategic insights and actionable steps you can take back into your business.

Our presenters are:

Dr Mikhail Vasenin
Mikhail is an Assistant Professor in Finance at Northumbria University, specialising in AI-enabled analytics and quantitative finance. He is also the founder of Osiris Systems Limited, a company that is empowering data-driven decisions and offering advanced analytics for business growth. His research spans cryptocurrencies, financial economics and market efficiency. Mikhail blends academic rigour with hands-on product building to help organisations put AI to work responsibly and at pace.

Dr Yulia Dzenkovska
Yulia is an entrepreneur who specialises in helping businesses improve their customer experience, AI adoption, and service innovation. She is the founder and director of Service Design North Ltd, an agency with a mission to support organisations in designing and innovating services that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Yulia combines creative thinking with the practical use of AI to make real improvements in how businesses work. She is also a BIPC North East Expert in Residence for AI and Customer Experience Management, and leads Mint Stitches CIC, a social enterprise that uses cross-stitching to support wellbeing, spark creativity, and bring communities together.

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