# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AI Essentials: A 6-Part Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 06:15 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Curious about AI but not sure where to start?

IT Professional Trevor Roe will guide you through a FREE 6-part introductory series, AI Essentials, exploring what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and what it means for your everyday life.

Sessions run 5:00–6:15 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, October 2026 through March 2027, and each combines a presentation with live demos and hands-on practice so you can learn by doing, not just listening.

The series builds progressively: the first three sessions lay the groundwork: covering how AI actually learns, the rise of chatbots and language models, and the leap to autonomous "agents" that can plan and act on their own, giving you the knowledge base you'll need for the second half of the series which turns to AI's real-world impact, its limitations and risks, and where the technology is headed.

Participants are encouraged to attend the full series for the most complete experience, as each session covers distinct material. Each session requires its own registration, which opens 3 weeks prior!

Part 1 (Oct. 21) kicks things off with the fundamentals of traditional AI: how machines "learn", key terminology and concepts, an introduction to chatbots, and hands-on practice with large language models like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.

Topics covered in this series:

What is Machine Learning, and how does it work? (Basics & key vocabulary) 
Traditional AI vs. Agentic AI
Language Learning Models (LLM) and Chatbots
Common AI Tools for Everyday Tasks:  ChatGPT, image generators, etc.
Current landscape of available AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, foreign models)
AI Limitations, Risks & Critical Thinking
How to spot AI mistakes & misinformation
How AI will transform work & skills
Skills to develop for an AI-augmented career
Automation for personal productivity
Building your own AI strategy & toolkit
Emerging technologies (reasoning models, multimodality, robotics) 
The AI "arms race" and competitive landscape
AI ethics, regulation, governance & the future of responsible AI use
Resources for staying informed as AI evolves
Your role in shaping AI's future
Syllabus:     Each session requires its own registration, which opens 3 weeks prior!

Oct. 21:  Classical Machine Learning foundations and LLM's (Language Learning Models)

Nov. 18:  Deep learning → LLMs + hands-on tools

Dec. 16:   AI agents, agentic workflows, current events

Jan. 20, 2027:   Multimodal AI + limitations/risks, more generative AI

Feb. 17:   Transforming work + building automated workflows, integration strategy

Mar. 17:   Governance, ethics, finance & the future
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bethany Beach
- **state**: DE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE, United States, Delaware 19930
- **lat**: 38.53542
- **long**: -75.06283
- **full address**: 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE, United States, Delaware 19930

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AI Essentials: A 6-Part Series being held?
  - **A:** AI Essentials: A 6-Part Series takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 06:15 pm at 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE, United States, Delaware 19930.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AI Essentials: A 6-Part Series?
  - **A:** AI Essentials: A 6-Part Series is organized by South Coastal Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at South Coastal Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given South Coastal Library a rating of 4.6/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. South Coastal Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AI Essentials: A 6-Part Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bethany Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AI Essentials: A 6-Part Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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