The Fundamentals of AI

Discover the power of AI! Join us on November 5th at The Clearing in Sauk Rapids for an interactive AI Training.

About this Event

Benton Economic Partnership Inc., in collaboration with the Initiative Foundation, is pleased to announce an upcoming AI Training for Businesses and Nonprofits. This one-day event will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Clearing in Sauk Rapids, MN.

Led by Mark Gill of True North AI Services, the training will provide hands-on knowledge and strategies to help businesses, nonprofit professionals, and community leaders harness the power of artificial intelligence in their work.

We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors, Falcon National Bank, the City of Sauk Rapids, and Deerwood Bank, whose support makes this event possible.

Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration and Networking

🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome and Introductions

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
What it’s like talking to an AI

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Under the Hood

🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Break

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Comparing AI Models

🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 PM
Ethical Considerations

🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:40 PM
Lunch provided by D&L Catering

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
AI Imagery & Prompting

🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
AI Music & Sound

🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:10 PM
AI as New Media

🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:50 PM
Practical Brainstorming

🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Wrap up & Questions

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