AI, in plain English.

A practical AI basics session for local business owners. No jargon, no hard sell.

Date Monday, 24 August 2026

Time 4:30pm–6:00pm

Location 3 Harris Street, Pukekohe

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AI without the hype

Practical tools for real businesses.

AI is moving quickly, but that does not mean your business needs to chase every new tool. This workshop is about understanding what AI actually is, where it may help, and how to assess whether it is genuinely saving you time or money.

Why attend?

Useful, measured and pressure-free.

01

Real ROI you can measure

We look at whether a tool is genuinely saving you time or money before you commit more resources to it. No buzzwords, just numbers.

02

Tools you can use Monday morning

Every example is practical. You will leave with clear ideas and starting points, rather than another presentation you never use.

03

No pressure, just a conversation

It is free, low-key and designed to help local businesses. There is no pitch at the end, just a useful and honest discussion.

What we’ll cover

From the basics to practical implementation.

The session is designed for business owners who want a clear and grounded introduction to AI, without needing a technical background.

01 What AI actually is, in plain English

We cut through the jargon and explain what these tools are, what they are not, and where they can genuinely assist a small business.

02 The AI ecosystem

A simple overview of the tools worth knowing about, what each is suited to, and how to choose the right tool for the task.

03 Ways to implement AI

Practical approaches for introducing AI into your daily operations, from straightforward quick wins to more substantial process changes.

04 Validating the return on investment

A straightforward way to assess whether an AI tool is paying off before you invest additional time, money or attention.

05 Practical starting points

Clear, low-risk actions you can begin trying immediately after the workshop.

Your workshop presenter

Meet Jack

A problem-solver who happens to use AI.

Jack is the founder of Catalyst AI, a New Zealand business helping companies turn frustrating, repetitive work into practical systems that fit the way their teams actually operate.

With a background in marketing and advertising, Jack approaches AI from a business-first perspective. His focus is understanding the real problem, finding where time and energy are being lost, and then building solutions in plain English.

01 Practical AI built around the business, rather than bolted on afterwards.

02 Clear measures of the time, money and energy a solution could save.

03 Human-first implementation, education and support without the technical jargon.

Learn more about Catalyst AI

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