From Prompt to Power: Harnessing Generative AI

From Prompt to Power: Harnessing Generative AI

By BIG South London

Join our experts for an interactive workshop on leveraging AI tools to drive innovation and growth for your business.

Date and time

Location

London South Bank University

103 Borough Road London SE1 0AA United Kingdom

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Welcome & Workshop Aims


Set expectations, outline outcomes, and capture participants’ business priorities.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Generative AI Explained: Opportunities & Risks for SMEs


Clear overview with sector-neutral examples, benefits, and common pitfalls.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Practical SME Use Cases


Live demonstrations of AI in action (e.g., marketing content, SOP drafting, tender responses).

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Hands-On Activity: Applying AI to Your Business


Guided small-group exercise to design one workflow or prototype using ChatGPT or a Custom GPT.

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Q&A, Key Takeaways & Next Steps


Discussion, sharing outputs, and pointing to further resources.

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

About this event

Business • Startups

Generative AI is transforming industries worldwide. This half-day workshop, led by LSBU academics Associate Professor Lucia Otoyo, Associate Professor Andy Unger, and Dr Francis Babayemi, explores how generative AI can drive innovation, growth, and product or service development for SMEs across multiple industries.


Key takeaways:

  • Gain a clear understanding of generative AI and how it can add value to your business.
  • Discover practical AI tools and workflows to support innovation in products and services.
  • Experiment with AI through a guided hands-on activity tailored to SME needs.
  • Connect with LSBU academics and fellow business owners to share ideas and experiences.
  • Learn how you can take part in an interdisciplinary student project aimed at creating a prototype resource for your business.


Speakers:

  • Associate Professor Lucia Otoyo: Software Project Manager, AI regulations, Application of AI to higher education.
  • Associate Professor Andy Unger: Expert in Law and Technology, Legal design and the application of AI to higher education.
  • Senior Lecturer Francis Babayemi: Lecturer in Information Management Systems, Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurial Mindset Development, supporting SMEs with practical AI.


Part of the UKSPF BIG Growth Programme, delivered alongside our Law and Technology module, the support connects interdisciplinary student teams with design solutions that improve access to justice and address social, legal, or well-being challenges.

This project is funded by the Mayor of London and the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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