# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AI, Automation & Agents: A Hands-On Guide to Building Smarter Workflows
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm – Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A hands-on workshop to discover how AI, automation, & intelligent agents can transform your business operations.About this EventReady to work smarter, not harder?Join Digital Pathfinders for a hands-on workshop where you'll discover how AI, automation, and intelligent agents can transform your business operations, without the technical jargon or overwhelming complexity.This intensive 3-hour session combines practical theory with real-world application. You will learn the fundamentals of AI and automation, then get your hands dirty building workflows using industry-leading tools like Zapier, Make, and n8n. By the end, you will leave with your own working automation and the confidence to create more.Led by Digital Adoption Specialists Ben Mushen and Nathan Rowland, this workshop is designed specifically for SMEs, charities, and social enterprises who want to harness the power of AI and automation but don't know where to start.Why Attend?This fully funded workshop is designed to give you practical skills, clarity, and confidence with AI and automation, no technical background needed. You will walk away with:Clarity, not jargon: Understand AI, automation, and agents in plain English, with no technical background required.Hands-on experience: Build your own automations with step-by-step expert support.Smart, affordable tools: Discover free and low-cost solutions that can make a big difference to your operations.Better decision-making: Learn when automation adds value, and when it doesn’t.Real-world inspiration: See live demos and examples tailored to organisations like yours.Proven expertise: Get guidance from specialists who’ve supported 250+ organisations in adopting digital solutions.Quick wins: Leave with working automations you can use immediately and the confidence to keep building.What You Will Learn & DoMorning Theory & Demos (90 minutes):AI vs Automation: Understanding the difference and how they work togetherWhen to automate: Cost-benefit analysis frameworks you can apply immediatelyLive demonstrations of AI agents solving real business problemsIntroduction to no-code automation tools (Zapier, Make, n8n)Hands-On Building Session (90 minutes):Build your first automation workflow with step-by-step guidanceExperiment with AI-powered agents under expert supervisionCreate something you can actually use in your businessTroubleshoot and refine your automations with peer and facilitator supportWho Should AttendThis workshop is perfect for business owners, operations managers, and team leaders who are curious about AI and automation but want practical, actionable insights rather than just theoretical discussions. Whether you're completely new to these technologies or have some experience but want hands-on guidance, you'll find value in this session.This session is open to SMEs, social enterprises, and charities registered in County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, or Sunderland.What to BringPlease bring a laptop for the hands-on portion. If you don't have access to one, please contact us at hello@digitalpathfinders.uk and we will arrange one for you.Final ThoughtsThis fully funded workshop is part of the Digital Pathfinders programme, supported by the North East Combined Authority. Attendance is exclusive to SMEs, charities, and social enterprises registered or trading in County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, or Sunderland.To attend, you'll need to register with the Digital Pathfinders programme, which provides access to additional workshops, events, and one-to-one support. If you haven’t yet registered with the programme, you’ll be prompted to do so after signing up. Registration details can be found at digitalpathfinders.uk.Spaces are limited and attendance is exclusive to eligible organisations.Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards smarter, more efficient working. For questions, accessibility, or dietary requirements, please email: hello@digitalpathfinders.uk  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b773830-b6b1-11f0-9743-6fdd05a2854c-rimg-w1200-h146-dc000000-gmir.png Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMArrival, tea & refreshments?: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PMWelcome & introductions?: 02:10 PM - 02:45 PMUnderstanding AI, Automation & Agents?: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PMLive Demos: Zapier, Make, n8n & more?: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PMGuided build session to create your own automations?: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMQ&A, networking, and next steps
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/ai-automation-and-agents-a-hands-on-guide-to-building-smarter-workflows/100001897919130209
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: NatWest Accelerator Hub, The Lumen
- **lat**: 54.9721532
- **long**: -1.6224839
- **full address**: NatWest Accelerator Hub, The Lumen, Saint James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AI, Automation & Agents: A Hands-On Guide to Building Smarter Workflows being held?
  - **A:** AI, Automation & Agents: A Hands-On Guide to Building Smarter Workflows takes place on Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 01:30 pm to Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm at NatWest Accelerator Hub, The Lumen, Saint James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AI, Automation & Agents: A Hands-On Guide to Building Smarter Workflows?
  - **A:** AI, Automation & Agents: A Hands-On Guide to Building Smarter Workflows is organized by Digital Pathfinders.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AI, Automation & Agents: A Hands-On Guide to Building Smarter Workflows 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AI, Automation & Agents: A Hands-On Guide to Building Smarter Workflows sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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