ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 101

“A Beginner’s Guide to the World of Artificial Intelligence”

 

9:00AM to 4:00PM ($475/Participant)

September 12, 2025

Innovation Place, Saskatoon

OVERVIEW:

  • AiSK's "Artificial Intelligence 101" Training Course provides delegates with a solid, practical foundation in the core principles of AI. This one-day introductory training course is designed for participants across all disciplines who want to develop their knowledge and insights into the evolving world of AI.

 

MODULES:

 

  • Definitions, Terminology and the Language of AI

  • History and Evolution of AI Technology

  • Narrow vs General AI and Introduction to Machine Learning

  • What’s the Difference: machine learning, language models, algorithms, etc

  • Top 20 AI Tools for Startups, Home and the Workplace

     

  • Deep Dive into Co-Pilot, ChatGPT and More

  • Ethical and Social Implications of AI for Leader

  • Legalities, Copyright, and Data Protection Issues of AI in the Workplace

  • Keeping up with AI and the Future of AI

  • Overview of the AI Ecosystem in Sask

  • Review, Exam and Certificate Presentation

TEAM:

KARTIK MITTAL has significant AI experience in industry and academia. As an AI Developer, Canadian Light Source, he supports the development of advanced algorithms for AI interrogation and to drive efficiency in AI processes. He has been an Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Saskatchewan, and an Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan. He is currently completing his Bachelor of Science – Computer Science and is the recipient of the James E. Greer Teaching, Learning, & Technology Undergraduate Research Award and The Terrence and Margaret Downey Scholarship.

 

ALEX FALLON - As Founder & Interim Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan Alex has quickly become a leader in the provincial AI ecosystem. He’s overseen the creation and execution of the Saskatchewan Artificial Intelligence Gatherings (SaiG), the AiSK Student Network (AiSK S.N) and has led a series of Saskatchewan AI Industry Roundtables in partnership with Innovation Saskatchewan. He’s the founder of the Canadian AI Art Awards and AiRT ™. In 2025, Alex completed his AI Certificate: Governance, Technology, Ethics & and AI Concepts, FHEQ Level 4, from Oxford University. Alex has a Bachelor of Business & Economics (BSc, Hons, UK) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons, UK). He’s written academic courses including the Mining Industry Business Specialist Diploma (MIBS) - awarded diploma status by the Ministry of Advanced Education. He's become an advocate for the growth of the AI ecosystem in Saskatchewan.

MORE: Additional course instructors from AiSK’s network will be added to the program for each cohort depending on the makeup and educational requirements of the group.