Lunch & Learn: AI 101 - Answers for the questions you were afraid to ask

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Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations communicate, manage information, automate tasks, and approach decision-making. For many non-profits, it can feel difficult to know where to begin or what tools are actually relevant and useful to their work.

Join Jamie Henderson from Victoria Data Society for an accessible introduction to AI, how it’s being used, what benefits some organizations have experienced, and what pitfalls others have encountered along the way.

This session is aimed at people who are still trying to wrap their heads around the world of AI at a foundational level. Rather than diving into deep agentic builds or trying to automate all your workflows on day one, the session is designed to give participants a grounding in what AI is and how organizations might start thinking about implementing it in practical and realistic ways.

What you’ll experience:

A foundational overview of what AI is and how it’s currently being used

Examples of benefits, challenges, and lessons learned from implementation

Practical discussion around how non-profits can begin exploring AI tools

Space for questions from people at all levels of familiarity

A welcoming environment focused on learning, curiosity, and practical application

About the speaker:

Jamie Henderson is a technology enthusiast who wants to help the world manage its data a bit better. From designing and implementing CRMs before they had a name to building Value Realization Acceleration tools for SLED organizations in the United States, Jamie’s career has encompassed sales, strategy, business development, and technical efficacy across multiple domains.

About the organization:

Victoria Data Society is one of the most influential groups in Victoria when it comes to building understanding around data, AI, and the intersection of each. Their goal is to build a functional and useful community that helps people grow their understanding and experience through data talks, mini-conferences, social events, and educational engagements that everyone is welcome to attend and contribute to.

Tea and coffee provided. Bring your own lunch.Our venue is wheelchair accessible and includes gender neutral washrooms.

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