DF AI Skills Accelerator - AI Fundamentals Series for SMEs - Fall Session 2

This fall continuation of the AI Fundamentals Series expands on the first three sessions, diving deeper into practical, real-world AI applications. Each workshop focuses on a business-critical area, ensuring small and medium-sized businesses in Kamloops can keep building AI skills that drive efficiency, growth, and better decision-making. Each session will include a dedicated hands-on activity, so attendees not only learn but also leave with something tangible they’ve already started for their business.

Fall Session 2: AI for Data & Decisions – Turning Information into Insights

Overview

Data isn’t just for big corporations. This session shows SMEs how to leverage AI to uncover trends, make smarter decisions, and forecast with confi dence.

What you’ll learn

• Using AI to analyze sales data, customer behaviour, and marketing performance.

• Building simple dashboards and reports without a data science team.

• Applying forecasting tools to predict demand and identify opportunities.

Hands-On Activity

Participants will upload a small dataset (e.g., a recent sales report) and use an AI tool to generate one visualization or identify a key trend. Pre-session prep: bring a CSV or Excel fi le ready to go.

Takeaway

One AI-generated chart or insight they can take back and apply to their business immediately.

Rob has a knack for turning big, intimidating ideas—like AI and marketing—into approachable, actionable strategies that businesses can actually use. With over 20 years of experience, he’s partnered with organizations of all shapes and sizes to drive growth, simplify operations, and engage audiences in ways that truly resonate.

As an AI advisor and marketing strategist, Rob’s mission is simple: to cut through the noise and make innovation work for real businesses, right now. Whether he’s helping craft smarter campaigns or demystifying AI tools, Rob brings a fresh, practical perspective to every conversation.

When he’s not on stage or deep in strategy mode, you’ll find Rob geeking out over the latest AI trends, hunting for the next game-changing tool, or sharing insights to help others stay ahead of the curve. His approach is fueled by curiosity, a passion for strategy, and a relentless focus on results—with a dash of humour to keep things interesting.

Ongoing - Mentorship Program

October 22 - Discovery Foundation AI Summit - Details coming soon

November 5 - Hands-on Lab - Details coming soon

November 12 - Fall Session 3: AI & Marketing Automation – Always-On Growth Engines

Host or Publisher Central Interior Business Accelerator