Artificial Intelligence Essentials: Understand, Explore and Experience AI in One Hour

Overview

The London School of Emerging Technology (LSET) invites you to a one hour live online workshop that will demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In this interactive session, you will gain a clear understanding of what AI is, how it works, and why it is transforming every industry and daily life.

Whether you are a student, a working professional, or an entrepreneur exploring new opportunities, this workshop will give you practical insights and the confidence to take your next step in AI learning or career development.

Artificial Intelligence powers voice assistants, smart recommendations, healthcare diagnostics, financial forecasting, autonomous vehicles, and much more.
By the end of this session, you will understand the core concepts, real-world applications, and the exciting future of AI.

What You Will Learn

By participating in this workshop you will:

• Explore AI career opportunities and learn how to begin or advance your AI learning journey
• Gain a clear and simple understanding of Artificial Intelligence and how it differs from Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Learn how AI systems are built using data, algorithms, and models
• Discover how AI is applied in healthcare, finance, education, retail, smart cities, and everyday life
• Watch a live AI demonstration and see how data flows from input to output
• Understand key challenges and ethical considerations such as bias, privacy, and responsible AI practices

Detailed Session Agenda

Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)
Meet the instructor and participate in an icebreaker activity to share where you see AI in daily life.

What is Artificial Intelligence (10 minutes)
Simple explanation of Artificial Intelligence and its relationship with Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Brief history of AI from early symbolic systems to today’s generative AI.

How AI Works (15 minutes)
Deep dive into data collection, preprocessing, algorithms, and neural networks.
Explanation of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning with clear, everyday examples.
Discussion of model training, accuracy, and common challenges such as overfitting and underfitting.

Why AI is Important (10 minutes)
Explore how AI is reshaping industries like healthcare, finance, retail, and education.
Learn about the economic benefits and how AI supports innovation and competitiveness.

Live AI Demonstration (10 minutes)
Watch a real-time demonstration of an AI model.
Understand how the system processes data and makes predictions.
Participants can suggest inputs for a truly interactive experience.

Challenges and Ethics (5 minutes)
Understand the critical issues of fairness, bias, privacy, transparency, and responsible AI development.

Interactive Q and A and Key Takeaways (5 minutes)
Ask questions and review the essential points covered during the workshop.

Who Should Attend

• Students from any field who are curious about Artificial Intelligence
• Professionals looking to enhance their knowledge or explore new career paths in AI
• Entrepreneurs and decision makers who want to see how AI can transform their industries
• Anyone eager to understand and apply AI in daily life or business

Benefits of Attending

• Build a strong foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence in just one hour
• Participate in a live, fully interactive session guided by expert LSET instructors
• Receive additional reading resources and guidance on further learning opportunities
• Network with other learners and professionals who share an interest in AI
• Strengthen your path toward LSET’s advanced AI and Machine Learning programs