BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CERN//INDICO//EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovery Bundle – AI-Introduction Workshop DTSTART:20260415T070000Z DTEND:20260415T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260430T003600Z UID:indico-event-262@events.asc.ac.at CONTACT:training@ai-at.eu DESCRIPTION:Start date:  15 Aril 2026   Entry level:  BasicEnd date:  1 month from start   Subject area:  Artificial IntelligenceLocation:  AI:AT & online\, self-learning   Topics:  Use AI in Your WorkflowLang uage:  English & German   Target audience:  Enterprises\, Startups\, P ublic Adm.Price:  Free (for eligible participants)   Organizers:  AI F actory Austria AI:ATDiscovery BundleYour entry point into practical\, resp onsible\, and strategic AI adoptionThe Discovery Bundle is the ideal start ing point to understand how AI can create real value in your organization — without needing prior technical expertise.What participants gainUnders tanding of AI basics: Get an introduction to AI concepts\, current AI tool s\, and market trends - tailored to non-experts.Identification of relevant AI use cases: Explore how AI can solve real business challenges and how t o shape use cases that fit your strategic goals.Technical orientation with out the complexity: Learn the basics of data\, systems\, and IT infrastruc ture to evaluate your organization’s readiness for AI.Guidance on respon sible and compliant AI use: Understand legal and ethical topics like data protection\, transparency\, and trustworthy AI practices.Access to Austria ’s wider AI ecosystem: Connect with peers\, experts\, talents\, and part ner institutions to accelerate learning and spark new ideas.Your pathway t o the next level of AI maturity: By the end of this bundle\, participants have the knowledge and ecosystem connections needed to move towards hands- on experimentation and Proof-of-Concept development.Who is it for?The Disc overy Bundle is targeted towards enterprises\, start-ups and public admini stration. It is valuable for organizations who do not have AI as their cor e business and are not yet working with AI day to day\, but want to explor e the potential it offers in a structured\, low-barrier approach.Certifica te of completionAfter completing the bundle\, participants will receive a certificate of completion.ContentAI-Introduction Workshop (in-person\, cur rently in German only):Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can trans form your business in a comprehensive\, practice-oriented way. During this workshop day\, you will learn what generative and agentic AI can really d o\, which tools there are\, and where they can create tangible value in ev eryday work. You will also apply your knowledge directly: identify specifi c areas of application in your field of work\, assess effort and benefit\, and develop realistic approaches for implementing AI in your organization .Fundamentals of Trustworthy AI (online\, self-learning):In this one-hour webinar\, you will receive an overview of what constitutes lawful AI and w hich ethical considerations need to be taken into account. By the end of t he webinar\, participants will understand the key requirements arising fro m the AI Act\, data protection law\, and copyright law — both when AI is trained and when it is merely used. In addition\, the webinar will show h ow upholding core ethical principles helps organizations keep pace with te chnological developments in a responsible way.Technical Introduction to Da ta and Systems (online\, self-learning):These self-learning materials offe r a practical\, beginner-friendly overview of technical foundations needed for AI adoption. Learners gain an understanding of what data is\, how dif ferent types of data are collected and stored\, and why data quality is es sential for meaningful AI results. They explore the role of data throughou t the AI lifecycle\, learn how training\, validation\, and testing work an d how issues such as insufficient or biased data can affect outcomes. The module introduces the basics of AI-ready systems and infrastructure\, expl aining in accessible terms how data sources\, databases\, integration laye rs\, and compute resources come together to support AI applications. By th e end\, participants can assess their organization’s data and system rea diness and understand what is needed to move toward AI experimentation.Joi n the AI ecosystem (online community):Join the community to network\, exch ange ideas and find talent or like minded people who are also tackling AI adoption in their day to day workflows.Date\, time\, and locationYou can c omplete this bundle at your own pace during one month.Legal & technical le arning materials will be provided as self-learning materials. The business workshop will be provided in-person @AI Factory Austria AI:AT.Prerequisit esNone            Lecturers from AI Factory Austria AI:ATAnn-S ophie Brenk\, Simeon Harrison\, Michael Löffler\, Jan PilsingerLanguageEn glish & GermanPrices and eligibilityThis course is funded by the AI Factor y Austria project. Therefore\, the course is open and free of charge for p articipants from SMEs and public administration from EU and/or EuroHPC JU member countries.RegistrationPlease register with your official company em ail address to prove your affiliation. You will get an automatic confirmat ion via email (subject starting with "[Indico] Registration")\, please che ck your Spam/Junk folders.Further information will be provided approximate ly one week before the business workshop via the Element group chat.Modifi cation and withdrawalYour registration is binding. Please only register fo r the workshops if you are really going to attend.You can update your regi stration data or withdraw your registration anytime via the link "Manage m y registration" which you can find at the bottom of your automatic email c onfirmation (subject starting with "[Indico] Registration").OrganizersThe Discovery Bundle is organized by AI Factory Austria AI:AT.Acknowledgements AI Factory Austria AI:AT has received funding from the European High-Perfo rmance Computing Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No 101253078 . The JU receives support from the Horizon Europe Programm of the European Union and Austria (BMIMI / FFG). \n\nhttps://events.asc.ac.at/event/262/ LOCATION:AI Factory Austria AI:AT URL:https://events.asc.ac.at/event/262/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR