

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AI From Curiosity to Capability: Practical Uses for Public Sector
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A practical, no-hype AI workshop for public-sector and board-governed organizations focused on real skills, trust, and responsible use.About this EventAI From Curiosity to Capability: Practical Uses for Public SectorArtificial intelligence is already part of everyday work in local governments and board-governed organizations, from budgets and reports to engagement and communications. The question is no longer whether to use AI, but how to use it responsibly and with confidence.This one-day, practical workshop combines communications strategy with hands-on AI application for staff working in local government, non-profits, Chambers of Commerce, and school boards.By the end of the session, participants will know how to use AI responsibly, create Copilot agents, apply automation in real workflows, use Copilot to support budgeting and reports, and understand appropriate AI use during upcoming elections. The focus is practical skills, clear guardrails, and real-world use.The full agenda will be emailed to registrants the week before the event. If you have any questions we are just an email away! julie@julierogersconsulting.ca and daphne@catchthebeat.caA special reduced rate is available if there are four or more people from the same organization. Email Julie to learn more. Learn more about JulieLearn more about Daphne
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/ai-from-curiosity-to-capability-practical-uses-for-public-sector/100001980577744349
- **Event Categories**: workshops, artificial-intelligence
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 331.29, max: 331.29, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Beban Park Social Centre
- **lat**: 49.1968374
- **long**: -123.994994
- **full address**: Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, Canada

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Julie Rogers and Daphne Thomson (https://allevents.in/org/julie-rogers-and-daphne-thomson/27392032)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 331.29 up to 331.29 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Julie Rogers and Daphne Thomson
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, artificial-intelligence
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about AI From Curiosity to Capability: Practical Uses for Public Sector ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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