2 hours
Activate AI Centre (Hillary House)
Free Tickets Available
Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (GMT+00:00)
Activate AI Centre (Hillary House)
Prospect Hill, Douglas, Man, Isle of
This interactive workshop is designed for small business owners and managers who are curious about AI but unsure where to start.
You'll explore common challenges and blockers that businesses face when adopting AI and provide practical, secure solutions to help you move forward. Using Microsoft Copilot as a foundation, you'll demonstrate real-world examples of how AI can streamline tasks, boost productivity, and support decision-making. You'll also explore other AI tools tailored to your business cases, ensuring you leave with actionable ideas and confidence to safely integrate AI into your daily operations.
📍 Location: Activate AI Centre (1st Floor), Hillary House
⏱ Duration: 2 hours (room will be open 15 minutes prior to start time)
Who Should Attend: Small business owners, managers, and teams who want to understand and apply AI in practical, low-risk ways.
Attendees will:
Session Agenda:
Introduction & Objectives - Overview of AI in small business
Common AI Blockers – Identifying and addressing adoption challenges
Practical Demo: Microsoft Copilot – Real-world examples in action
Exploring Other AI Tools – Tailored to audience needs and cases
Interactive Q&A & Wrap-Up – Open discussion and action planning
Instructors:
Dan Taylor, Principal Consultant at Taylored Solutions, brings over 20 years of experience in IT, cloud infrastructure, and executive leadership roles, including COO and CTO. Known in the industry for his integrity, practical mindset, and hands-on approach, Dan blends deep technical expertise with sharp commercial insight.
Sharon Lunt, Digital Media Consultant at Taylored Solutions, helps businesses turn AI from buzzword to practical tool. With hands-on experience integrating AI into digital strategy, she guides beginners in using AI ethically and effectively, making technology accessible and actionable.
At Taylored Solutions, we specialise in helping small and medium-sized businesses embrace technology that drives meaningful change. From strategic planning to AI adoption, we focus on solutions that are practical, ethical, and results driven.
This AI course, led by Dan and Sharon, is delivered in an engaging, conversational format, making it more of a guided discussion than a traditional lecture.
About Activate AI:
Activate AI empowers the Isle of Man community through accessible AI education and training. Led by industry experts, these sessions help businesses and residents harness AI for innovation, productivity, and growth.
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |