AI for Everyday Life: An Interactive Workshop for Work, Learning & Daily Life

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IEEE WIE Day - 2026
 
As part of the celebration of IEEE WIE Day 2026, IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) – Hamilton Section invites you to join "AI for Everyday Life: An Interactive Workshop for Work, Learning & Daily Life" an engaging and practical workshop inspired by this year's IEEE WIE Day theme, "Technology with Purpose: Innovate Responsibly, Inspire Globally, Lead with Integrity."

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we learn, work, communicate, and create. This interactive session is designed to help participants understand and confidently use AI tools in ways that are practical, responsible, and meaningful in everyday life.

Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, participants will explore:

Understanding AI and its impact on everyday life 
Using AI to save time and boost productivity
Applying AI for academics and career development
Using AI for communication and creativity 
Writing effective prompts to get better AI results 
Using AI responsibly and safely 

Whether you are a student, professional, educator, retiree, or simply curious about AI, this workshop will provide practical skills and insights that you can immediately apply in your personal, academic, professional, and community activities.

Attendees will also have opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, and discover how AI can be used not only as a powerful technology, but as a tool to support innovation, lifelong learning, and positive impact.

We look forward to welcoming you to this informative and inspiring IEEE WIE Day 2026 event.



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  • 5151 New St
  • Burlington, Ontario
  • Canada L7L 5Y1
  • Room Number: Program Room

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  • Starts 09 June 2026 12:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 27 June 2026 04:00 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge


  Speakers

Arun Arokianathan

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AI for Everyday Life: An Interactive Workshop for Work, Learning & Daily Life

Biography:

Arun Arokianathan is a Toronto-based AI educator, communications professional, journalist, and interpreter with more than 25 years of experience in communications, public education, community engagement, and international professional collaboration. He holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences and is a Seneca Polytechnic alumnus with professional credentials in Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Digital Transformation, and AI Productivity Tools. As an educator and trainer, Arun has delivered numerous workshops in community education, digital literacy, and professional development, helping individuals and organizations leverage AI for productivity, creativity, academic success, and responsible technology use.

He has participated in prestigious international professional development programs, including the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Asia Journalism Fellowship (Singapore), and the Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme (UK). His expertise includes generative AI applications, prompt engineering, AI-assisted content creation, research automation, workflow optimization, and digital literacy training. Combining the perspectives of an international journalist, educator, and technology trainer, he is committed to empowering diverse audiences to confidently integrate AI tools into their personal, academic, and professional lives, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.





Agenda

Time                         Activity                                                        

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM - Welcome & Introduction 

2:10 PM – 3:30 PM - Interactive Workshop: AI for Everyday Life

3:30 PM – 3:40 PM - Q&A

3:40 PM - 3:45 PM -  STEAM Drawing Competition Award Presentation & Special Recognition 

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM - Refreshments & Networking

 

 

 



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