Venue:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork
Join us for this interactive Local Enterprise Week event with AI strategist and consultant Marie Toft, who will demystify AI and show how it can be applied in real, everyday business situations.
Getting Started with AI: A Human‑Centric Roadmap for SMEs
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This practical, jargon‑free workshop is designed specifically for small and medium businesses in South Cork who want to use AI responsibly, realistically and with confidence.
You’ll learn how AI is already helping SMEs save time, reduce admin and support better decision‑making — without replacing people or compromising trust. Through real examples, simple tools and guided exercises, you’ll move from curiosity to a clear action plan tailored to your own business.
What you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of what AI can (and can’t) do for SMEs in 2026
- Practical “quick wins” using tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Gemini
- Guidance on data privacy, ethics and responsible AI use
- A simple framework to ensure AI supports your team, not replaces them
- One practical AI experiment you can start immediately
This workshop is ideal for business owners and managers who want to explore AI in a human‑centred, low‑risk and practical way — no technical background required.
✅ Practical
✅ Ethical
✅ SME‑focused
We are thrilled to be collaborating with AI Innovator, Marie Toft, on the delivery of this Local Enterprise Week Event.
Marie is the CEO and Founder of emotionise AI, her company has harnessed the power skill of emotional intelligence with Human Trained AI, transforming communications outcomes for Employee Engagement and Customer Support.
Marie has gained considerable experience creating communication and education programmes as they roll their AI model out and she now also works as a AI Change Management Consultant, helping companies create and implement successful AI strategies that are Human Centric.
This Local Enterprise Week event includes a Networking Lunch from 12.30pm to 1pm at Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island.
Please note that photography and/or video recording may take place at this Local Enterprise Week event. By registering to attend, you consent to the use of images and recordings taken during the event for Local Enterprise Office promotional, marketing and reporting purposes, in line with our photography policy.
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