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Mastering AI: From Prompts to Agents In Partnership with General Purpose

Transform From AI User to AI Builder in Just One Day

Thank you for registering for Mastering AI: From Prompts to Agents, run in partnership with General Purpose.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Venue: Dock Gallery, Tobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2SF (Enter via Wapping Lane gates)
Programme: Mastering AI: From Prompts to Agents led by General Purpose

Who Should Attend?

This training is perfect for professionals who want to:

  • Move beyond basic AI usage to advanced implementation
  • Learn practical, immediately applicable AI skills
  • Build custom AI solutions for their organisation
  • Understand how to deploy AI agents safely and ethically
  • Collaborate with peers on real-world AI challenges

No prior technical experience required—just curiosity and willingness to learn!

What You'll Learn:

By the end of this training day, you will be able to:

  • Use AI assistants effectively across tasks, selecting the right models and features
  • Apply proven prompting techniques: role framing, constraints, chain-of-thought, and guardrails
  • Build custom GPTs tailored to workflows and business needs
  • Understand AI agents and how to deploy them
  • Design and build a working AI agent in a hackathon setting
  • Present solutions and identify deployment opportunities
  • Apply safe and ethical AI practices, including bias reduction and privacy protection

Full Programme Schedule

Morning Session: Mastering Your AI Assistant 

10:00–10:55 | Key Features of Your AI Assistant

Hands-on tour covering everything you need to get real value from AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others. Discover features you didn't know existed and learn how to use them effectively.

Morning Break

10:55–11:05 | Morning Break

Morning Session:

11:05–12:00 | Prompt Engineering Techniques

Learn proven methods to get better results from AI assistants. Master techniques including:

  • Role framing and persona setting
  • Setting effective constraints and guardrails
  • Chain-of-thought reasoning
  • Few-shot learning and examples
  • Iterative refinement strategies

Mid-Morning Break

12:00–12:10 | Mid-Morning Break

Final Morning Session: Mastering AI Agents

12:10–13:00 | Building Custom GPTs

Create custom GPTs tailored to specific workflows and business needs. Learn how to configure, test, and deploy custom AI assistants for your team.

Lunch Break

13:00-14:00 | Networking

Lunch and refreshments provided. Network with fellow participants and discuss morning learnings.

Afternoon Session: Mastering AI Agents 

14:00–14:55 | How to Build AI Agents

Explore AI agent concepts, design principles, and when to use agents in business contexts. Understand the difference between AI assistants and autonomous agents, and learn the frameworks for building them.

Afternoon Break

14:55–15:05 | Afternoon Break

Afternoon Session: Hackathon

15:05–16:00 | Agent Builder Hackathon

This is where theory meets practice! Work in teams to build AI agents addressing real business problems. Apply everything you've learned in a collaborative, hands-on challenge. This is your opportunity to create something tangible you can take back to your organisation.

Final Break

16:00–16:10 | Final Break

Final Afternoon Session

16:10–17:00 | Show and Tell

Team presentations, group discussion, and key takeaways. Share your solutions, learn from other teams, and explore deployment opportunities. Leave with actionable insights and a network of AI practitioners.

What Makes This Training Different 

Hands-On Learning 
No passive lectures—you'll be actively building and experimenting throughout the day.

Progressive Structure
Start with fundamentals and progress to advanced applications, ensuring everyone can follow along.

Real Business Applications
Focus on practical use cases and challenges you face in your actual work.

Collaborative Environment
Learn from expert facilitators and your peers through team exercises and discussions.

Immediate Applicability
Walk away with skills, tools, and solutions you can implement immediately.

What to Bring

Essential Items

  • Laptop (fully charged with power adapter)
  • Notebook and pens for taking notes
  • Refillable water bottle to stay hydrated
  • Mobile phone for emergency contact

Recommended Items

  • Any existing AI tool accounts (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) Business problems or use cases you'd like to explore
  • Questions about AI implementation in your organisation
  • An open mind and readiness to experiment!

Note: Specific software requirements will be communicated closer to the training date. Please ensure you check your email regularly for updates.

Preparing for Your Training

While there are no formal prerequisites, we recommend:

Familiarise Yourself with AI Tools
If you haven't used ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools, spend some time exploring them before the training.

Identify Business Challenges
Think about problems in your role or organisation that could benefit from AI solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work on these during the hackathon.

Review Company Guidelines
Check any internal policies on AI usage, data privacy, and information security.

Prepare Questions
Come with questions about AI implementation, ethics, or specific use cases you're curious about.

Connect with Your Team
If you're attending with colleagues, discuss beforehand what you hope to achieve and how you'll apply your learnings.

ℹ️ Questions?

No! This training is designed for all skill levels. We'll guide you through everything step by step.

We'll provide guidance on this closer to the date. Having accounts with ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools is helpful but not mandatory.

Yes! Lunch will be provided from 13:00–14:00, and refreshments will be available during breaks throughout the day.

If you have dietary requirements, allergies, or specific catering needs, please contact the organisers as soon as possible so we can accommodate you.

Absolutely! Learning with colleagues can enhance the experience and support implementation back at your organisation. Each person will need to register separately.

Yes, you'll receive access to training materials, resources, and any relevant documentation.

We strongly recommend attending the entire programme as the sessions build on each other. However, if you have concerns, please contact the organisers.

Business casual. Comfort is key—you'll be working on your laptop throughout the day.

Contact Information

For questions about the training programme, registration, or logistics:

Event: The AI Summit London 2026 
Email: aievents@informa.com

Ready to Get Started?

This is your opportunity to master AI tools and techniques that will transform how you work. Join fellow practitioners who are committed to leveraging AI safely, effectively, and ethically.

We look forward to seeing you on 9 June 2026!