AI MASTERCLASS BEYOND EFFICIENCY
A Hands on workshop for small business owners
Thursday 6th August 2026 8.30am -11.30 am
nbn DOCKLANDS
Unlock the power of AI to reclaim your time, boost your marketing, and scale your business with confidence.
What is it: In-person 2hr interactive workshop
Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (9:00 AM sharp start)
Location: NBN Melbourne, Tower 5 level 14/727 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3004, Australia
Investment: $29/ $19 (Member rate)
Perhaps you are curious about AI but don’t know where to start, or using it daily but know it could be better.
Join us for an exclusive, highly interactive workshop hosted by NBN and delivered by the AI Growth Academy. This isn’t just a lecture, it’s a hands-on, practical session, where you will be rolling up your sleeves and learning exactly how real businesses are using AI tools to save hours – and do better work every day – without losing the human touch.
Whether you’re a founder, consultant, leader or a time-poor professional, this event is for you.
No tech background needed. Just bring your to-do list, laptop and we’ll show you how to shrink it.
You’ll Walk Away With:
Clarity on what AI’s for: Know exactly where it helps – and where it doesn’t.
Shortcuts that save hours: Prompts, templates, and workflows that plug straight into your day-to-day.
Better outputs, less fixing: Get sharper, more personalised results that finally sound like you
Smarter systems for everyday tasks: Write, plan, research and prep faster – with better
thinking baked in.
Confidence to use it right: Work inside smart, safe guardrails that protect your data, brand, and clients.
Repeatable habits and shortcuts that save time every single day.
See It in Action: Real-World Demos
In the session, we’ll walk through 3 quick wins you can put to use immediately:
Teach AI what you do: delegate admin tasks, auto-summarise meetings and turn them into action-ready to-do lists.
Teach AI to sound like you: get help with copy; go from blank page to polished email or post in under 5 minutes.
Teach AI to think like you: use Claude or ChatGPT for research, strategy, SWOTs and priority maps.
Who’s It For?
This session is built for time-poor business owners, consultants, coaches, and HR or People leaders.
Is this for me?
Whether you are an “AI-curious” beginner or have already started dabbling with tools, this workshop is designed for every small business owner who wants practical results over technical jargon for high efficiency with low efforts, time and costs.
Also, network while you learn. Connect with a community of like-minded women navigating the same digital shift.
| Time | AGENDA |
| 08:30 AM | Registration & Coffee (Building security check-in) |
| 09:00 AM | BIH Welcome & NBN Opening |
| 09:30 AM | Session 1:TBA |
| 10:15 AM | Interactive Networking Break. Share insights and grab a coffee. |
| 10:45 AM | Session 2: TBA |
| 11:30 AM | Closing |
Critical “Must-Knows” for Attendees
To make this a true “hands-on” experience, please note the following:
Bring Your Device: You must bring a laptop or tablet (a mobile phone is a backup, but a
keyboard is recommended for the best experience).
Connectivity: There is no guest Wi-Fi available at the venue. Please ensure you know how to
hotspot from your mobile phone to your laptop before you arrive.
Security: This is a secure building. Please arrive by 8:30 AM to ensure our team can facilitate
your entry through the lifts.
Presenters
AI Growth Academy Specialists in making AI accessible for small businesses, Catherine and Stephen Toms, focus on the human side of technology.
Helping you work smarter, not harder.
Catherine Toms
Stephen Toms