EMERGE 2025 Monday Professional Development Session
GENERATIVE AI UNLEASHED:
Hands-On Exploration for Industry Applications
with Jim Spellos
SUPER MONDAY, January 6, 2024 • 9am-11am
Step into the dynamic world of Generative AI with this two-hour, hands-on session designed to elevate your understanding and practical skills. Perfect for those with basic to intermediate experience, we’ll dive into popular tools like ChatGPT, Claude, MidJourney, and Leonardo, along with a range of other cutting-edge platforms. While prompting is a key part of the puzzle, this session goes beyond showcasing how these tools can revolutionize the way you work, create, and innovate. You’ll explore applications you can use in your faith-based meeting industry work, experiment with various tools, and discover new ways to bring your ideas to life. By the end of the session, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to harness the power of Generative AI in your day-to-day projects. (2-hour session)
James Spellos is the President of Meeting U., whose mission is to help people become more productive and comfortable with technology. He is a renowned technology expert with extensive knowledge of the meetings industry. In 2022, Meeting Professionals International named Jim to their most influential list in the hospitality industry. In 2021, Glisser named Jim one of the most influential people in virtual events. In addition to his work with technology, Spellos is certified in plant-based nutrition and educates people about a healthy diet and lifestyle, which has helped to save his own life.