The Art of Leveraging Artificial Intelligence: Applied Generative AI for professionals ABSTRACT: This interactive workshop is designed for professionals seeking to transcend the conventional perception of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mere conversational interface. Participants will explore AI not only as a source of information but as a strategic partner and a fundamental instrument that empowers individuals to become the architects of their own digital workspaces. REQUIREMENTS: Participants need to bring a laptop and have a Google account. HOST BIO: Sandro Asatiani is a distinguished artist, educator, and technologist, celebrated for his profound integration of creative arts and computer technology. He holds a Master of Arts from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, supplemented by painting studies in Florence and Minneapolis, which enriched his diverse artistic perspective. His prolific career includes extensive international exhibitions across major cities like Florence, Paris, and Vienna. Asatiani's unique professional trajectory blends art and technology, evidenced by his roles as a design group head and ICT engineer. As an Associate Professor at Ilia State University and an Invited Professor at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, he's been pivotal in shaping Georgian arts education. He developed and accredited Master's programs in Media Arts and Media Engineering, continually exploring the dynamic relationship between art, technology, and education. Karl Stocker is a historian, educator, researcher and consultant in the fields of culture ＆ design, an author/editor of books and scientific contributions. His professional and academic interests include design ＆ theory, design ＆ society, exhibition design and socio ＆ sustainable design. He is also an exhibition director with 30 years of exhibition practice and various numbers of implemented projects. He was head of the Design and Communication Institute at University of Applied Sciences in Graz for many