The City of Kenora’s Economic Development and Tourism Department is excited to host two professional development events on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, designed to support Kenora’s business community with clear, real-world Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. Avery Swartz, AI educator and best-selling author, will deliver a practical keynote on AI opportunities and ethics, followed by a hands-on workshop to help entrepreneurs save time, enhance customer experiences, and drive smarter growth.

“We are thrilled to have Avery back in Kenora! Her 2023 workshop on digital tools set a high bar, and she continues to be a dynamic, engaging speaker. Avery’s sessions will equip local businesses with practical AI tools and insights. We encourage all our local businesses to join, network, and learn together,” says Allyson Pele, City’s Economic Development Officer.

Avery Swartz returns to Kenora with two engaging sessions:

Beyond the Buzz: The Future of AI Adoption Keynote

In this empowering and practical keynote, Avery Swartz delivers a clear-eyed, practical look at what AI means for your work today and how to prepare for what comes next. This keynote takes the hype out of AI, explains what generative AI actually is, and guides attendees through ethical considerations, bias, privacy, and copyright concerns. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to adopt AI responsibly, ethically, and inclusively, with a mindset geared toward leadership in their organisations.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m., keynote starts at 9:00 a.m.)

Keynote highlights

•    What AI really is and how it impacts small businesses today
•    Practical steps to adopt AI ethically and responsibly
•    Navigating bias, privacy, and copyright concerns
•    Strategies to lead positive, inclusive AI transformation in your business

Hands-On AI Prompting Techniques for Small Business Workshop

In this three-hour, hands-on session, small-business owners gain practical AI capabilities for everyday tasks. Through guided exercises using AI chat tools, participants will learn new strategies for improving AI outputs, identify time-saving workflows, and leave ready to apply AI solutions across their business.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:00 p.m.)
Note: This is a BYOL (bring-your-own-laptop or tablet) workshop. Remember to bring its power cord. 

Workshop highlights

•    Core prompting techniques for daily business use
•    How to generate and refine outputs to match your brand voice
•    Real-world applications, such as client emails, content editing, and prompt libraries
•    Practical, non-technical approaches to adopting AI for time savings and efficiency

Event details and how to register

•    Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
•    Location: Clarion Lakeside Inn, Kenora
•    Cost: $15 per session or $25 for both sessions (refreshments included).
•    Register at: KenoraAIKeynote2025.eventbrite.ca

About Avery Swartz

Avery Swartz is a leading voice in AI adoption, tech education, and skills development for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. She is the co-lead of AI Skills Lab Canada, a national program dedicated to bridging the AI gender adoption gap for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. As the founder and CEO of Camp Tech, Canada's most established leader in tech and AI skills training, Avery has spent over a decade equipping business owners, non-profits, and professionals with the tools they need to integrate technology into their work.

A sought-after speaker, media contributor, and best-selling author, Avery is known for making technology and AI accessible, practical, and actionable. Her book, See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing, has been widely recognized as a must-read for business owners navigating the digital world.

Avery has appeared in national publications such as The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Today's Parent. She also hosted Season 2 of the AI Meets World podcast from Microsoft and The Globe and Mail Content Studio.

Avery has helped more than 50,000 entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits develop the digital and AI skills needed to thrive in today's economy. Avery’s engaging and practical approach makes her a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences across North America. Whether speaking about AI or emerging tech trends, she delivers insights that empower businesses and individuals to confidently embrace technology and grow their businesses.