— 29 August, 2026—
Join Dr. Earney Lasten — a UT Austin McCombs-certified AI/ML practitioner with 30+ years of teaching across six countries — for a hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence, built for professionals with no technical background. In one live Saturday session, you’ll learn what AI really is (and isn’t), how machine learning works in plain terms, how AI systems are built and trained, and how to put AI tools to work in your own business. We’ll cover real-world applications, the risks and ethics of AI, and how to spot AI opportunities in your own workplace. No coding, no jargon — just a clear, credentialed grounding in a technology that’s already changing how Aruba does business. 🚀
🤖 Introduction to AI — Live Workshop
| ⏰ Time | 📚 Topic | 🎤 Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:10 am | 👋 Welcome & Course Overview | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 10:10 – 10:35 am | 💡 What AI Really Is (and What It Is Not) | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 10:35 – 11:00 am | 📊 Machine Learning Basics, Explained Simply | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 11:00 – 11:10 am | ☕ Break | — |
| 11:10 – 11:30 am | ⚙️ How AI Systems Are Built and Trained | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 11:30 – 11:50 am | 🏢 Real-World AI Applications in Business | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 11:50 am – 12:10 pm | 🛠️ Using AI Tools Effectively (live demo) | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 12:10 – 12:30 pm | ⚠️ Risks, Ethics & Limitations + Spotting AI Opportunities in Your Workplace | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 12:30 – 1:00 pm | 🎓 Q&A, Certificates & Wrap-Up | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
🎨 FREE Canva workshop same day, 3–6 PM — see the Canva tab!
🎨 Canva Design Basics — Free Workshop
| ⏰ Time | 📚 Topic | 🎤 Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | 👋 Welcome & Course Overview | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 3:15 – 4:00 pm | 🖥️ Canva Basics — Interface, Templates & Brand Kits | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 4:00 – 4:10 pm | ☕ Break | — |
| 4:10 – 5:00 pm | 🎨 Designing Your First Marketing Piece | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 5:00 – 5:45 pm | 🔄 Repeatable Workflows for Your Own Marketing | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
| 5:45 – 6:00 pm | ❓ Q&A and Wrap-Up | Dr. Earney F. Lasten, Ph.D. |
