Move from understanding AI to applying it, fast.

AI is here and already impacting the way we work. The question is no longer whether it matters, but how quickly and confidently you can start using it.

Business + AI is a practical, hands-on workshop for people who want to move beyond the hype and start applying AI in real organisational contexts. Across the day, you will test tools, explore use cases, and work on real challenges so you leave with practical skills you can use straight away.

Dates

HOBART: Friday 22 May 2026, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm

DEVONPORT: Friday 10 July 2026, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm

LAUNCESTON: Friday 25 September 2026, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm

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Meet your facilitator
This is a photo of Business and AI facilitator Simon Tyrrell. In this photo Simon wears a checked shirt and has short hair.

Simon Tyrrell is a seasoned tech expert, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Humaie, based in Tasmania. With over eighteen years of experience, Simon has worked with global brands, helping them innovate through digital technology strategies.

Simon’s expertise spans leadership, business, and AI, including as Chief Product Officer at LiveTiles, where he spearheaded one of the world’s first business-focused chatbot products. He is passionate about bridging the gap between business and technology, delivering complex concepts in an approachable and practical way.

Across the workshop, you will work through four practical domains:

  1. Using AI as a thinking partner
    Learn how to use AI to amplify, mirror and partner your thinking to improve clarity, decision-making, and creativity.
  2. Unlocking insights from data at speed
    Use AI to quickly analyse information, spot patterns, and turn data into clearer insights for action.
  3. Building your own AI research team
    Explore agentic AI and learn how to use it as a fast, effective research capability that can gather, synthesise, and test ideas.
  4. Solving a business problem through rapid app creation
    Work on a real business challenge and use AI tools to rapidly create a simple solution or prototype you can build on.

This workshop will most suit:

  • Business owners, executives, and decision-makers who want to understand where AI can create real value
  • Team members across operations, marketing, customer service, finance, HR, strategy, and project roles
  • Leaders and professionals who want practical capability, not just theory
  • Curious learners who are ready to experiment, build confidence, and start using AI more effectively at work

Outcomes

This is a highly practical day. You will leave with tools you have already used, approaches you have already tested, and a clearer understanding of how AI can support your work, team, or organisation right now.

Your context will be considered throughout the day and Simon is offering a follow-up conversation to organisations who register for two or more places.

Investment: $920 incl GST*

Book more than one participant to get a free one-hour follow up with Simon to consider specific application to your business. Available in 2026 across three locations, with group discounts available.

*Concession rates are offered to Tasmanian Leaders Financial Members and group bookings of 3+ participants.  For enquiries or assistance with your booking please contact info@tasmanianleaders.org.au.

Secure your place and take the first step towards leading in the AI-driven future.

“Tasmanian Leaders once again have demonstrated their leading-edge approach to leadership in the 21st century. Artificial Intelligence will increasingly affect us all, and the Tasmanian Leaders’ insights on how to best navigate this new world are absolutely excellent.” – Richard Dent, CEO, Leading Progress

“A worthwhile investment which provided both tools for immediate practical application and great insight into the challenges and opportunities that leaders face in an AI world. Highly recommend!” – Kerry Sarten, Consultant, Groom Kennedy

“Exhilarating session with useful information provided from the get-go. Attendees were highly engaged and the day flashed by – I took over 30 pages of notes. More please.” – Dr Tony McDonald, Team Leader Technology Services, City of Launceston