Accelerating Business Processes with AI workshop 3/3
3-part workshop. 1.Accelerating Business Processes with AI. 2.Building AI Workflows & Automation. 3.Advanced Use Cases & Project Mentoring.
This is part 3 of 3 workshops. Please also register for parts 1 & 2.
Understanding AI for Business
Advanced Use Cases & Project Mentoring - workshop 3 of 3
Check-in and Applied Insights
• Recap of what worked and what didn’t from Session 2 projects.
• Group reflection: key insights, common pitfalls, standout outcomes, sharing of examples and challenges.
• Key patterns emerging from participants’ use cases, and how to face the challenges of scaling up GPTs and automations into repeatable, embedded workflows.
Private AI & Sensitive Data
• Introduction to local/private LLMs, privacy-first AI (free software StudioLM) for sensitive document interaction.
• Example: run an internal knowledge assistant entirely offline (good for legal, private, IP, etc.)
• Discussion: privacy, cost, and trust trade-offs—when local models matter (and debunking privacy in AI)
Tools (MCP) Advanced Usage
• Recap of Tools (Model Context Protocol MCP) from Session 2
• Digging deeper into advanced MCP tools to connect to data, services, and applications
• AI retrieving, integrating and reasoning on multiple pieces of information from multiple sources Mini Hackathon & Mentoring.
• Each participant picks one goal (improve GPT, build new automation, test an idea).
• Live guidance: each participant receives feedback, suggestions, discusses challenges and optimisation tips, so that everyone can get something from other use cases.
• Final thoughts, show-and-share of progress or insights with the group.
Outcome:
By the end of this session, you’ll have seen and tried multiple working prototypes tailored to your business, a better understanding of the available tools, when to use public vs private AI, and hands-on experience with GPTs and tools that go beyond simple prompting, grounded in context, automation, and practical needs
Meet the Trainer
Giancarlo Erra is a seasoned tech-creative entrepreneur and business consultant with over 25 years of experience across multiple industries. As a professional touring musician, his unique background bridges the worlds of technology and creativity, giving him a distinctive edge in using innovative solutions to drive business growth and streamline operations. As a former developer and technical director, Giancarlo has led projects ranging from full?stack development and system administration to AI-driven applications, providing tailored consultancy to SMEs and startups. His extensive experience includes founding Promethean Box Ltd, an umbrella company including AI-driven startups like Tweetify It, a tool for generating personalised social media content, and Copyforge, which helps automate blog and article creation. As the founder of YourVault.AI, he is currently developing private AI solutions to help small and micro-businesses deploy AI models securely on their own data. A public speaker and mentor, he regularly organises AI Summits and hackathons, helping businesses and individuals easily adopt AI tools and focusing on practical applications that deliver real value
Registration at 9am, workshop starts at 9.15am. There will be a refreshments on arrival and mid-morning.
Eligibility:
These small group workshops are funded by The Department of Business and Trade, Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council and are open to any business, freelancer, or charity based in Norfolk or Suffolk, UK.
Due to funding restrictions, only one ticket per company is available initially. If a workshop is not fully booked, a second ticket may be requested the day before the event by contacting jo.barnard@newangliagrowthhub.co.uk
3-part workshop. 1.Accelerating Business Processes with AI. 2.Building AI Workflows & Automation. 3.Advanced Use Cases & Project Mentoring.
This is part 3 of 3 workshops. Please also register for parts 1 & 2.
Understanding AI for Business
Advanced Use Cases & Project Mentoring - workshop 3 of 3
Check-in and Applied Insights
• Recap of what worked and what didn’t from Session 2 projects.
• Group reflection: key insights, common pitfalls, standout outcomes, sharing of examples and challenges.
• Key patterns emerging from participants’ use cases, and how to face the challenges of scaling up GPTs and automations into repeatable, embedded workflows.
Private AI & Sensitive Data
• Introduction to local/private LLMs, privacy-first AI (free software StudioLM) for sensitive document interaction.
• Example: run an internal knowledge assistant entirely offline (good for legal, private, IP, etc.)
• Discussion: privacy, cost, and trust trade-offs—when local models matter (and debunking privacy in AI)
Tools (MCP) Advanced Usage
• Recap of Tools (Model Context Protocol MCP) from Session 2
• Digging deeper into advanced MCP tools to connect to data, services, and applications
• AI retrieving, integrating and reasoning on multiple pieces of information from multiple sources Mini Hackathon & Mentoring.
• Each participant picks one goal (improve GPT, build new automation, test an idea).
• Live guidance: each participant receives feedback, suggestions, discusses challenges and optimisation tips, so that everyone can get something from other use cases.
• Final thoughts, show-and-share of progress or insights with the group.
Outcome:
By the end of this session, you’ll have seen and tried multiple working prototypes tailored to your business, a better understanding of the available tools, when to use public vs private AI, and hands-on experience with GPTs and tools that go beyond simple prompting, grounded in context, automation, and practical needs
Meet the Trainer
Giancarlo Erra is a seasoned tech-creative entrepreneur and business consultant with over 25 years of experience across multiple industries. As a professional touring musician, his unique background bridges the worlds of technology and creativity, giving him a distinctive edge in using innovative solutions to drive business growth and streamline operations. As a former developer and technical director, Giancarlo has led projects ranging from full?stack development and system administration to AI-driven applications, providing tailored consultancy to SMEs and startups. His extensive experience includes founding Promethean Box Ltd, an umbrella company including AI-driven startups like Tweetify It, a tool for generating personalised social media content, and Copyforge, which helps automate blog and article creation. As the founder of YourVault.AI, he is currently developing private AI solutions to help small and micro-businesses deploy AI models securely on their own data. A public speaker and mentor, he regularly organises AI Summits and hackathons, helping businesses and individuals easily adopt AI tools and focusing on practical applications that deliver real value
Registration at 9am, workshop starts at 9.15am. There will be a refreshments on arrival and mid-morning.
Eligibility:
These small group workshops are funded by The Department of Business and Trade, Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council and are open to any business, freelancer, or charity based in Norfolk or Suffolk, UK.
Due to funding restrictions, only one ticket per company is available initially. If a workshop is not fully booked, a second ticket may be requested the day before the event by contacting jo.barnard@newangliagrowthhub.co.uk
New Anglia Growth Hub can help your business access a range of business support services from hundreds of sources. The hub’s IMPARTIAL service is fully funded and provided at no cost to your business and can help you access grants, finance, international trade support, skills, training and a range of other specialist advice from single point of contact.
Our Business Growth Advisers can talk with you over the phone or via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, or you can request a free appointment at your business premises.
Our Business Support is available to all SMEs throughout Norfolk and Suffolk (UK).
To get the most out of the service, call our local business support helpline:
0300 333 6536
Email: info@newangliagrowthhub.co.uk
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- In-person
- Free parking
Location
GATEWAY 14 SKILLS & INNOVATION CENTRE
Gateway Boulevard
Stowmarket IP14 5XS
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