Awakening the Creative Spark in the AI Era
A hands-on workshop built on Maya Ackerman's keynote, with practical techniques for quieting the inner critic and using AI as a partner in creative work.
About This Workshop
An interactive, hands-on workshop based on Maya's keynote. Participants learn practical techniques for silencing the inner critic and using AI as a partner in innovation. Through guided exercises and live AI demonstrations, teams discover how to combine human imagination with AI to open new possibilities and lead their industries forward.
Workshop Facilitator
Maya Ackerman
CEO of WaveAI & AI Professor at Santa Clara University
Dr. Maya Ackerman is an AI researcher, entrepreneur, musician and artist who has pioneered human-centered generative AI since 2015. As CEO of WaveAI and Professor at Santa Clara University, she connects AI research with real-world creative applications. Named a "Woman of Influence" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, she has spoken at the United Nations, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Google, Stanford, and Oxford University.
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Who This Workshop Is For
Corporate teams and innovation leaders looking to integrate AI into their creative and strategic workflows.
Workshop Outcomes
What You'll Walk Away With
Key Takeaways
- Practical techniques for overcoming creative blocks
- Hands-on experience with AI-powered creative tools
- Frameworks for combining human imagination with AI capabilities
- Strategies for building a culture of innovation in the AI era
Workshop Details
Customization Available
This workshop can be tailored to your industry and team size. Maya customizes exercises and AI tool demonstrations to fit your organization's specific innovation challenges.
Tailoring is done through a content alignment meeting with the speaker prior to your event.
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