Building AI Innovation in Regional Victoria
AI in Action. Built in Bendigo.
Your monthly gathering for curious minds, innovators, and makers who want to explore how artificial intelligence can shape our work, communities, and creative futures.
About the Event
Join us for the Bendigo AI Thinkspace – a place where big-picture thinking meets hands-on experimentation.
Co-hosted by La Trobe University, Monash University, Bendigo Tech School and Ligantic, this regular third-Thursday meet-up is designed to connect people from all industries and backgrounds around AI opportunities and challenges.
About the Event
Teach AI to Sound Like You: Strategic analysis and brand voice for your business.
Ever asked ChatGPT to write a post for your business and got something that sounded like it could be about anyone? This session fixes that.Join us for the August Bendigo AI Thinkspace - the first in our multi-part "AI for Marketing Your Business" series - designed specifically for beginners, sole traders, and micro business owners. We'll show you how to give AI what it needs to actually sound like you. Together we'll use AI to uncover what makes your business different, get clear on who your ideal customer really is, and turn it all into a simple one-page "Brand Brain" you can use in any AI tool, so everything it writes sounds like your business, not a robot.This is a hands-on session designed for people who are completely new to AI or have tried it a few times and weren't impressed with the results. No marketing background or technical skills are needed. If you're a solo business owner, freelancer, or micro business with a handful of staff, this session is designed with you in mind.To get the most out of this session, we strongly encourage you to bring your laptop and a free account with any AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot), and you'll leave with a working Brand Brain for your own business plus practical prompts to take home.Come for one session or join us for the whole series - each month builds on the last, covering content creation, understanding your marketing numbers and turning enquiries into customers.As always, don't forget to bring along your ideas and challenges for us to discuss and showcase some innovative examples.
Why Attend?
Whether you're a developer, health professional, creative, entrepreneur, or just AI-curious, this is your place to:
Swap Ideas & Inspiration
See what others are building and thinking about in the AI space
Find Collaborators
Connect with potential partners for your projects
Get Hands-On
Learn in a supportive, cross-disciplinary space
Join Our Network
Continue the knowledge sharing in our online community
Cost: Free – just bring your curiosity (and your laptop if you want to demo or test ideas).
Don't forget to fill out our survey form so we can tailor future sessions.
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Join us in shaping the future of AI in Bendigo. There are multiple ways to participate and contribute.
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Location
Emporium Creative Hub
25 Mitchell St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia
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