Introduction to AI - Workshop Registration

Quadra Island Community Learning Event | Saturday, September 26, 2026

Presented by Dr. Farhad Moghimehfar

The Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer this practical, hands-on Introduction to AI session. The workshop is designed for a broad range of experience levels, from people who have never used AI to those already experimenting with AI tools. Registration is limited to the first 40 participants. Please complete this short form so the session can be tailored to participants' experience, interests, and learning needs.

Laptop requirement: Please bring a laptop for the hands-on activities. If you cannot bring one, please arrange in advance to share with another participant.

Privacy note: Information provided through this form will be used by the Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce for registration and workshop planning and may be shared with the presenter for the purpose of tailoring the session.

Question Title

1. Full Name (Required.)

Question Title

2. Organization/Business (if applicable)

Question Title

3. Email Address (Required.)

Question Title

4. Phone Number

Question Title

5. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THIS SESSION?
What are you hoping to gain from this session? (Select all that apply)

Personal interest / curiosity

Use AI in my business or workplace

Use AI in my non-profit or community organization

Improve my personal productivity

Understand AI and how it is changing our world

Learn how to use specific AI tools

Explore how AI might benefit my community

Other (please specify)

Question Title

6. YOUR COMFORT WITH COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
How would you describe your general comfort level with computers and technology?

Very limited - I often need help with basic computer tasks

Beginner - I can manage basic tasks but am not very confident

Comfortable - I can use common programs and online tools independently

Very comfortable - I regularly use a variety of technology and digital tools

Advanced - I am highly confident with technology and enjoy learning new tools

Question Title

7. YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE WITH AI
How familiar are you with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or other AI applications?

No experience - I have not used AI tools

Limited - I have tried AI a few times

Some experience - I use AI occasionally

Regular user - I use AI tools fairly often

Experienced - I use AI regularly and am comfortable experimenting with different tools

Question Title

8. Which AI tools have you used? (Select all that apply)

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Google Gemini

Claude

Perplexity

I have not used any AI tools

Other AI tools (please specify)

Question Title

9. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN?
What aspects of AI are you most interested in? (Select all that apply)

Understanding the basics of AI

Using AI for work or business

Using AI for personal tasks

AI tools and applications

Writing effective prompts

Benefits and opportunities of AI

Risks, privacy, and responsible use of AI

Practical examples / hands-on exercises

Other (please specify)

Question Title

10. Is there a particular task, challenge, or question you would like to learn how to use AI for during the workshop?

Question Title

11. WORKSHOP LOGISTICS
Will you be bringing your own laptop?

Yes

No - I will arrange in advance to share with another participant

I am not sure yet

Question Title

12. I understand that registration is limited to the first 40 participants and that my place will be confirmed by the Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce. I also understand that I should bring a laptop for the hands-on activities or arrange in advance to share with another participant. (Required.)

Yes, I understand

Thank you. Event time and location will be confirmed with registered participants.

Introduction to AI - Workshop Registration

Question Title

* 1. Full Name (Required.)

Question Title

* 2. Organization/Business (if applicable)

Question Title

* 3. Email Address (Required.)

Question Title

* 4. Phone Number

Question Title

* 5. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THIS SESSION?What are you hoping to gain from this session? (Select all that apply)

Question Title

* 6. YOUR COMFORT WITH COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGYHow would you describe your general comfort level with computers and technology?

Question Title

* 7. YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE WITH AIHow familiar are you with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or other AI applications?

Question Title

* 8. Which AI tools have you used? (Select all that apply)

Question Title

* 9. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN?What aspects of AI are you most interested in? (Select all that apply)

Question Title

* 10. Is there a particular task, challenge, or question you would like to learn how to use AI for during the workshop?

Question Title

* 11. WORKSHOP LOGISTICSWill you be bringing your own laptop?

Question Title

1. Full Name (Required.)

2. Organization/Business (if applicable)

3. Email Address (Required.)

4. Phone Number

5. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THIS SESSION?
What are you hoping to gain from this session? (Select all that apply)

6. YOUR COMFORT WITH COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
How would you describe your general comfort level with computers and technology?

7. YOUR CURRENT EXPERIENCE WITH AI
How familiar are you with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, or other AI applications?

8. Which AI tools have you used? (Select all that apply)

9. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN?
What aspects of AI are you most interested in? (Select all that apply)

10. Is there a particular task, challenge, or question you would like to learn how to use AI for during the workshop?

11. WORKSHOP LOGISTICS
Will you be bringing your own laptop?