Ben is a writer, surfer, and father (not necessarily in that order).

His creative reputation has been built over an 18-year career working in Australia and the United States.
In this time, he has won hundreds of local and international awards across dozens of brands at Cannes, D&AD, One Show, CLIO, AWARD, The Webbys and more, as well as multiple Effies.

Cheryl Yates is Manager, Visual Arts Licensing at Copyright Agency, the organisation that supports creators and visual artists through licensing and rights management. With formal qualifications and a lifelong passion for fine arts, Cheryl has extensive experience from leading image and media organisations including the British Tourist Authority, News Corp and AAP. She also launched and ran her own successful design business.

Registration for this series includes access to all sessions to view live and watch again on demand.

Session 1: Mapping the AI Landscape – From Multimodal Models to Business Applications
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
8AM PST / 11AM EST / 4PM GMT / 5PM CET

Objective: Build a clear understanding of modern AI tools and core business applications.

Key Topics:

Introduction

AI is now a core management tool, yet most organizations capture only a fraction of its potential. The challenge is not access but method. This course shows managers, small business owners, independent consultants, and professionals without technical backgrounds how to use AI effectively in daily work.