Thursday Apr 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
April 30th. 2026
9:00am Doors Open For Registration and Mingling
9:30am Seminar begins
11:00am Doors Close
Maple Ridge, BC
Alder Room, Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Members - FREE (registration required, and no-show policy enforced)
Non-Members - $25+GST
Lauren St.Amand
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Workshop Overview
AI is already transforming how work gets done. Yet many small and mid-sized businesses are unsure where to start, what is safe, and what delivers real value.
This practical, interactive session will show you how to use AI safely and effectively in your daily work. You will discover how AI can improve productivity, creativity, and focus while also learning the risks and how to manage them.
This is hands-on learning, not just theory. You will see real examples, practical prompts, and strategies your team can apply immediately.
What We Will Cover
• The real power of AI in business workflows • Practical ways AI can save 5 to 10 hours per week • Real examples of AI prompts for marketing, operations, and leadership • Common AI mistakes and security risks to avoid • How to adopt AI safely and realistically • What “good enough” looks like when working with AI • How AI can enhance planning, teamwork, and productivity
Why Attend
Do not just watch AI from the sidelines. Learn by doing.
Imagine finishing tasks faster, generating ideas more easily, and using AI confidently. This session provides practical tools and real-world examples so you can make AI work for your business from day one.
You will leave with a clear understanding of what AI can and cannot do, plus simple steps to continue your AI journey safely.
Hands-On Participation
Bring your laptop for the full experience. You will follow live demonstrations, test AI tools in real time, and apply ideas directly to your work.
No laptop? No problem. You will still gain valuable insights and practical knowledge.
Hear From
Ammar Nabod
Chief Executive Officer of Myriad Information Technology Solutions Inc., the only 5-star rated IT company in Fraser Valley, serving businesses for over 22 years.
With over 17 years of personal IT management and technical services experience, Ammar has built Myriad Technologies into a reliable technology partner for businesses across British Columbia.
Ammar also serves on several boards, sharing his knowledge of IT strategy, cybersecurity, and business development to guide organizations beyond his own company.
He holds multiple industry certifications, including CEH, CCNP, CWNA, MCSA, and Security+, and completed cybersecurity studies at Harvard University.
Ammar helps businesses turn technology into a strategic advantage, improving security, efficiency, and long-term growth.
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