AiLab Workshop: Responsible GenAI in Business (Maritime)

  • Business South
  • Brockenhurst, UK
  • 15 October 2026 9:00 am
 

AiLab AI workshop in conjunction with Business South

Dr. John Flackett Workshop Facilitator

Workshop Title: Responsible Generative AI in Business (Maritime Sector)

AiLab are partnering with Business South to deliver exclusive sector specific, public AI workshops focussed on responsible Generative AI. This workshop is designed specifically for the Maritime sector.

This intensive, 4-hour hands-on workshop shows maritime professionals how to responsibly use the latest Generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Copilot for immediate workplace impact, boosting efficiency and productivity.

Using practical maritime-focused examples and activities, you’ll explore how GenAI can support tasks such as drafting and summarising documents, analysing information, improving internal and external communications, supporting operational planning and reducing time spent on repetitive work. You’ll assess your organisation’s AI readiness, learn expert techniques for writing effective prompts and understand how to use GenAI safely when working with commercially sensitive, operational or confidential information.

The workshop also explores the risks, limitations and governance considerations that organisations need to understand before adopting AI more widely. You’ll leave with practical prompt templates, an ethical checklist and a 48-hour action plan to help you start applying Generative AI responsibly and effectively within your role or organisation.

This workshop is brought to you by AiLab (Artificial Intelligence Laboratory), a leading AI education company and UK Registered Learning Provider helping organisations learn about AI since 2017. The workshop is led by AiLab’s Co-founder, Dr. John Flackett (PhD in Artificial Intelligence); a globally recognised AI expert and educator with over 30 years of AI experience.

Workshop structure:

  • Welcome & Workshop Outcomes
  • AI Terminology & Myth Busting
  • Foundations of Generative AI
  • Practical AI Tool Selection
  • Learn to Prompt like a Pro
  • Responsible AI Use Cases
  • AI Adoption Risks & Evaluations
  • Mapping your AI Maturity Journey
  • 48-Hour Implementation Challenge
  • Summary, Questions & Resources

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will also receive a certificate of completion in recognition and acknowledgement of newly gained AI-based skills. Participants will also have exclusive access to supporting digital resources.

Workshop Requirements: An internet connected device (e.g., laptop) and access to one of the common text-based Generative AI models, such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, etc. A paid version is preferred, but this workshop can be undertaken using the free versions offered by the major providers.

Event Booking & Details

This event will take place on Thursday 15th October 2026 from 9.00am to 1.00pm and will be held at the Beaulieu Hotel, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, UK SO42 7YQ

You can book your ticket for this event via the Business South website.

Dr. John Flackett: Artificial Intelligence Speaker

Co-founder/Head of AiLab

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Dr. John Flackett is a noted Artificial Intelligence international speaker and educator. A leader and expert in his field with over 30 years of AI experience, John presents key insights on AI at events and workshops around the globe. With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and contributions as an educator and advisor in government, academia, industry and community, John is also frequently called upon to share his perspectives via talks, media interviews and publications. In 2025, John was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) for his significant contributions to Artificial Intelligence and education. View John’s full profile on AiLab.

Event Partners

Business South

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Business South serves as the dynamic force uniting business leaders, public bodies, and educators to drive growth and innovation across the Central South of England.

AiLab

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Lester Aldridge

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Lester Aldridge is full-service UK law firm advising businesses and individuals on an international, national and local scale.

John presents at events and facilitates workshops across the world. If you would like him to speak at your next workshop, event, convention or conference, please drop us a line.

For more details on event please visit: Business South website