# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Hands-on AI workshop for public sector staff. Learn responsible AI use, practical tools, and real-world applications you can use immediatelyAbout this EventAI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sectorJoin us in person for a hands-on look at how AI is transforming the public sector!Artificial intelligence is already showing up in public sector work. It is influencing budgets, reports, policies, engagement, elections, emergency management, and everyday communications. The question is no longer whether organizations will use AI. The question is how to use it responsibly while maintaining public trust.Following a successful session in Nanaimo this March, this one-day workshop is coming to Victoria. Led by communications strategist Julie Rogers and AI specialist Daphne Thomson, the session combines practical governance guidance with hands-on experience using AI tools.Participants will explore how to introduce AI responsibly in public-sector and board-governed organizations while also learning practical skills they can apply immediately. The workshop focuses on clear policies, ethical guardrails, and real workplace applications such as drafting reports, summarizing information, improving financial explanations, and supporting communications.By the end of the day, participants will:Understand responsible AI use in public-sector environmentsSee real examples of automation and Copilot agents in actionUse AI to support reporting, analysis, and clearer communicationUnderstand risks and boundaries related to elections and governanceBuild practical skills that improve clarity, efficiency, and trustThe Nanaimo session received strong feedback from participants, who described the workshop as practical, engaging, and immediately useful in their day-to-day work.This session is designed for local government staff, board-governed organizations, non-profits, Chambers of Commerce, and school boards looking for practical guidance on using AI thoughtfully and responsibly. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/ai-from-curiosity-to-capability-practical-uses-for-public-sector/100001984999357513 - **Event Categories**: workshops, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 331.29, max: 331.29, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 722 Cormorant St - **lat**: 48.4286887 - **long**: -123.3635521 - **full address**: 722 Cormorant St, 722 Cormorant Street, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/786d7dfd6be22229d928b219c8dcdb1cdddc5839f14a119a247b2ab235e945d3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4d6888-gmir.jpg?v=1773448332 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector being held? - **A:** AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 722 Cormorant St, 722 Cormorant Street, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector? - **A:** Tickets for AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector are priced at CAD 331 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 331 + CAD 21 fee + CAD 16 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector? - **A:** AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector is organized by Julie Rogers and Daphne Thomson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector 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 Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "AI from curiosity to capability: practical uses for public sector", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/786d7dfd6be22229d928b219c8dcdb1cdddc5839f14a119a247b2ab235e945d3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4d6888-gmir.jpg?v=1773448332", "startDate": "2026-05-13T08:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-05-13T16:30:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/ai-from-curiosity-to-capability-practical-uses-for-public-sector/100001984999357513", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "722 Cormorant St", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "722 Cormorant Street", "postalCode": "V8W 1P8", "addressLocality": "Victoria", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "48.4286887", "longitude": "-123.3635521" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Hands-on AI workshop for public sector staff. Learn responsible AI use, practical tools, and real-world applications you can use immediately", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-14", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-13T16:30:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-14", "lowPrice": "331.29", "highPrice": "331.29", "price": "331.29", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/ai-from-curiosity-to-capability-practical-uses-for-public-sector/100001984999357513" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-14", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-14", "url": "https://allevents.in/victoria/ai-from-curiosity-to-capability-practical-uses-for-public-sector/100001984999357513", "price": "331.29", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Julie Rogers and Daphne Thomson", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/julie-rogers-and-daphne-thomson/27392032", "description": "Julie Rogers, APR - julie@julierogersconsulting.caTrainer | Speaker | Strategic CommunicationsJulie Rogers is Principal of Julie Rogers Consulting, with over 20 years of award-winning experience in public sector communications. She has led communications in four BC municipalities where she established strategies, policies, and engagement practices that increased transparency, supported council decision-making, and strengthened community trust. Now she works as a consultant with municipal governments and school boards across Western Canada delivering practical strategies in public engagement, crisis communications, media relations, and digital outreach, along with workshops and training that build staff and leadership capacity. She teaches with the MATI Advanced Communications Program and is an Accredited Public Relations professional and active member of the Canadian Public Relations Society.Daphne Thomson - daphne@catchthebeat.caDaphne Thomson works at the intersection of local government, technology, and people who are trying to do more with less. She is a former Director of Legislative Services and an MBA candidate with a focus on AI leadership, supporting councils and staff with practical, governance-first use of emerging technology. Equal parts AI Geek and quiet optimist, she believes good systems should make work calmer, not louder." } ] } ] ```