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.

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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.

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:

Mary Vrljic is a digital asset and metadata specialist with over twenty years’ experience across photography, production, and digital content management. As Digital Asset Coordinator at the Powerhouse Museum, she leads the ongoing development of a user-centred digital archive that supports large-scale collection digitisation and long-term preservation.

Jonathan Stokkland is the Digitisation Coordinator at the Powerhouse Museum, where he manages the capture of an extraordinarily diverse collection of objects that spans from the microscopic cultures of penicillin to the monumental power of the Apollo F-1 rocket engine. He brings a unique cross-disciplinary expertise to this role, combining over a decade of experience in high-end commercial production with a Master of Photomedia and a foundation in software development.

Nick Kleindienst is a dynamic leader in the cultural sector, driving strategic transformation across Australia’s most iconic institutions. With deep expertise in collection operations, digitisation, and stakeholder engagement, Nick has led large-scale infrastructure projects, built high-performing teams, and delivered innovative digital access solutions. His career spans museums, galleries, and publishing, blending operational precision with creative vision.

With over 25 years of proven success leading major Digital Asset Management (DAM) initiatives for clients such as Tourism Australia, Austrade and Museum Victoria, Geoff Byrne is a trusted authority in delivering complex, high-impact solutions. Valued for his expertise and personal approach, Geoff builds lasting partnerships, providing strategic guidance and ongoing support that help clients achieve their goals with confidence and clarity.