AI Con USA 2025 - General Management
Customize your AI Con USA 2025 experience with sessions covering general project management.
Sunday, June 8
GitHub Copilot Certification Bootcamp
Monday, June 9
Getting Started with AI and Machine Learning
Are you a software professional who would like to learn to use AI and machine learning (ML), but don't know how to get started? One of the best ways to get into ML is by designing and completing small projects. Although you will ultimately need to understand the fundamentals of AI/ML, there's no reason why you can't learn foundational terms, concepts and principles as you put them into practice. Join Dionny Santiago as he introduces you to the world of applied machine learning. Dionny will guide you through a series of ML projects end-to-end, enabling you to gain experience with creating...
Leveraging Generative AI for Software Productivity
Executive leaders across the globe have been asking a relatively simple yet profound question: Can we leverage generative AI to transform our business, enterprise, or industry? For software-based companies, focus has either been on differentiating their product and service offerings using this new technology. But how about leveraging generative AI to improve team productivity and efficiency? This may be possible but how do you measure its success? What are some of the key use cases within business analysis, development, and testing that software teams can use? Are there any pitfalls...
Become an AI Power User
NewImpostering a bit in the AI-verse? Overwhelmed by daily AI announcements? Unsure you're using AI most effectively? Tiny bit of FOMO? We've got you covered! In this workshop, we'll help you become an AI Power User. Become a boss at your job, whatever your role or industry! We'll show you where AI shines and where you'll want to be careful, plus toss you lots of hands-on practice. In our time together, we'll help you pinpoint YOUR niche, build a custom AI assistant, and develop a comms strategy to show off your new skills. You'll walk out with cutting-edge knowledge, a prompt library...
Introduction to RAG Applications: Building Conversational AI for Domain-specific Search
NewThis beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. Using a pre-configured Docker environment featuring Python, Elasticsearch for vector storage, and OpenAI as the LLM, attendees will learn how to build a RAG-powered conversational portal. Throughout the session, participants will create a RAG application to consume and query a sample dataset of Washington State regulation documents. Replace these sample documents with your own PDF files, and you’ll interact with your data in no time! By the end, attendees will...
Tuesday, June 10
Prompt Engineering for Software Practitioners
With the sudden rise of ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs), practitioners are using these tools for all aspects of engineering. This includes leveraging LLMs for creating software artifacts such as requirements documents, source code, and tests; reviewing them for issues and making corrective suggestions, and analyzing or summarizing results or outcomes. However, if LLM's are not fed good prompts describing the task that the AI is supposed to perform, their responses can be inaccurate and unreliable. Join Tariq King as he teaches you how to craft high-quality AI prompts and...
AI-Assisted Development: Supercharge Your Coding with GitHub Copilot and More
NewThe world of software development is rapidly evolving, and AI-powered tools are leading the charge. Generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Continue are revolutionizing how we code by offering intelligent code suggestions, complete function generation, and other advanced features that streamline the development process, improve code quality, and significantly boost developer productivity. In this hands-on workshop, Jeffery Payne will guide you through leveraging these powerful tools to accelerate your coding, reduce errors, and unlock new levels of creativity. Learn how to...
This Is Our Agent, We Make the Call
NewAgents! Finally, a term that might be even more over-hyped than AI! But what exactly are Agents, and more importantly, how do you use them? Where do Agents fit within the overall AI toolkit? What capabilities do they add, and what tasks can they help us perform? Dona and Jeremiah will help you gain a solid understanding of Agents and the fundamental components of an Agent-based AI system. You’ll learn key design principles for Agents, as well as when to leverage them and scenarios where they may not be the best choice. We'll cover how to identify business problems that are well-suited for...
Wednesday, June 11
Mastering Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Power of Prompt Patterns and Meta-Prompting Technique
As AI becomes increasingly central to professional workflows, the ability to craft effective prompts has emerged as a crucial skill. While many users struggle with trial-and-error approaches, this session introduces a systematic framework for prompt engineering based on proven patterns and and meta-prompting techniques. You'll learn how to apply specific prompt patterns such as persona, meta-language creation, and flipped interaction, and more, to achieve consistently better results. You will then explore meta-prompting - a powerful technique where AI assists in generating, refining, and...
Thursday, June 12
Navigating Compliance with the EU AI Act: Strategies for Responsible AI Development and Governance
As AI systems continue to transform industries, the EU AI Act sets a pivotal regulatory framework to ensure responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence across Europe. This session will provide practical insights into navigating compliance with the EU AI Act, addressing key requirements for high-risk AI systems, transparency, accountability, and data governance. Joanna will explore how organizations can align their AI development processes with the Act's standards while maintaining innovation. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for integrating compliance into existing...