I2N Workshop Unlocks AI Potential for Entrepreneurs and Professionals Across the Region
The University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) recently hosted a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to empower students, entrepreneurs, and business professionals with the practical skills needed to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Held at both the Newcastle City Campus and the Central Coast’s Gosford location, the workshop attracted participants from a diverse range of industries eager to explore how AI can uncover hidden challenges and create high-impact business opportunities.
Focused on the early stages of innovation, the session guided participants through the process of leveraging generative AI tools to identify real problems worth solving. Attendees learned how to:
- Use AI to identify patterns and extract valuable insights from complex datasets
- Reframe challenges in ways that lead to more effective, innovative solutions
- Transform AI-generated insights into actionable, high-potential business opportunities
This hands-on approach fostered collaboration, creativity, idea-sharing and ultimately equipped participants with the skills to use AI not just as a technical tool, but as a strategic asset for smarter, data-driven decision-making.
Participant feedback highlighted the workshop’s practical value and immediate impact, with attendees praising the real-world applications of the techniques taught:
- “So good to access to potential for reinvigorating and re-imagining the workplace”
- “Great tangible takeaways, clear skilled facilitation.... help us to develop our relationship ahead of future startup”
- “Enjoyed the tangible tips and tricks (prompt cowboy, deep research). Watching real-time problem-solving was incredibly beneficial. Also enjoyed the overview of the Aus context – very interesting where we sit in the global landscape in relation to AI use and sediment.”
Tailored for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovation teams looking to stay ahead of the curve in this ever-changing technological landscape, the workshop provided practical takeaways for anyone seeking to improve existing products, uncover opportunities, or strengthen their strategic decision-making.
The University of Newcastle and I2N continues to lead AI and entrepreneurship education across the Hunter and Central Coast regions, delivering programs that support real-world innovation and economic growth.
To sign up for I2N’s next Gen AI Workshop which dives deeper into AI applications and tools visit:Gen AI: integrations Across Gemini 2.5 (Newcastle) or for other workshops and programs through the Integrated Innovation Network (I2N), visit www.newcastle.edu.au/i2n.
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