Pre-Conference Workshop – Harnessing AI with Confidence: Practical Skills for Research Professionals
Pre-Conference Workshop
Harnessing AI with Confidence: Practical Skills for Research Professionals
In an era where trust in generative systems is challenged by uncertainty and noise, it’s more important than ever for research professionals to confidently harness the power of AI. This half-day workshop addresses the widespread skepticism around unreliable AI tools and gives you a practical, reliable approach to integrating advanced AI solutions into your work. You’ll gain skills to help you make the most of AI, enhance your productivity, and future-proof your expertise.
Why Attend
Artificial intelligence is transforming the research industry, presenting new opportunities as well as unprecedented challenges. Today, building trust in AI-driven insights while navigating a wave of generative technologies demands fresh skills, discernment, and an innovative mindset. This workshop is designed to empower you with the confidence and competencies needed to thrive in this dynamic landscape.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for research professionals working on both the client and agency sides who are eager to deepen their understanding of AI. Whether you’re new to using AI in research or looking to strengthen your current practices, this session is designed for those who want to boost their confidence, maximize AI’s potential, and stay ahead in a competitive insights landscape.
Course Format:
The workshop is delivered in a dynamic, hands-on half-day session. You’ll explore approachable code development and practical demonstrations, ensuring that even those without advanced coding experience can participate fully. Activities are structured to foster individual skill-building, collaborative learning, and real-world application, so you leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately. The workshop runs from 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM, with lunch provided starting at 12:15 PM and a 15-20 minute break included during the session.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand how to leverage hybrid AI solutions that blend the reliability of deterministic insights with the narrative strengths of GPTs.
- Build and refine prompt engineering techniques that enhance the quality and effectiveness of your research.
- Gain hands-on experience with approachable code development, making AI more accessible and useful in your daily workflow.
- Develop practical strategies for increasing productivity and building trust in AI-powered research.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with forward-thinking peers and shape the future of market research. Register now and take the next step in harnessing AI with confidence!
Instructor:
Dr. Cody Dodd – A leader in research automation and creating accessible tools with immediate impact. Cody pioneers privacy- and ethics-focused AI solutions, including a thematic analysis platform used by governments, businesses, and universities around the world. Cody also creates practical training materials, work processes, and code-camps, with a unique focus on mindfully unlocking AI capabilities from simple tools. Cody’s academic research defined new ethnographic lenses for analyzing algorithmic risk.
| Early Bird Pricing Dec. 1st – May 15th 2026 |
May 16th – June 15th 2026 |
| $350 Member (CAIP/CRIC) $400 Non-Member |
$400 Member (CAIP/CRIC) $450 Non-Member |
