FREE EVENING WORKSHOP

The AI Essentials Workshop

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Join IT Partners for a relaxed, hands-on evening exploring the practical basics of today’s leading AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude.

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IT Partners AI Event
On the night

What to expect

01
Live demonstrations
The leading AI tools, walked through in real time.
02
Practical examples you can apply immediately
Things you can take back to your desk the next morning.
03
Simple explanations, no jargon
No technical background required to follow along.
04
Using AI safely and effectively
Sensible guardrails for AI in a business setting.
05
Interactive discussion
Plenty of room to ask questions and try things yourself.
06
Networking
Meet other Waikato business professionals over pizza and a beverage.

Speaker

Hear From

Nigel Pemberton — Head of Transformation, IT Partners

Nigel Pemberton

Head of Transformation

Nigel is IT Partners' AI Lead and will be guiding you through these hands-on sessions. He helps businesses turn AI from a concept into a genuine productivity tool.

Date
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Time
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Location
IT Partners Head Office

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On the night

Agenda

5:30
Doors Open
Guests arrive and enjoy pizzas and beverages before the formal presentation begins.
5:45
Welcome & Introduction
Nigel Pemberton, Head of Transformation at IT Partners, talks about recent advancements and what to expect from the evening.
6:00
Group Coaching Workshop
Break into small groups. Get hands on with the AI tool of your choice, covering personalisation, prompting techniques, and building a simple AI assistant.
7:30
Reconvene & Wrap Up
Come back together for key takeaways, Q&A and practical next steps.
7:45
Networking
Continue the conversation over pizza and refreshments while chatting with the IT Partners team and fellow attendees.
8:00
Close
Thanks for joining us! We look forward to seeing how you put AI into practice.