About This workshop
This hands-on workshop, 'Cajun AI', offers a unique opportunity for local business owners, developers, and tech enthusiasts to explore the practical applications of generative AI. Participants will gain foundational knowledge in large language models, image generation, and data synthesis, with a special focus on use cases relevant to Louisiana's cultural and economic sectors, such as tourism, agriculture, and small business. Through live coding sessions and guided projects, attendees will learn to fine-tune open-source models, integrate AI into existing workflows, and develop custom solutions for common challenges like marketing content creation, personalized customer service, and operational analytics. By the end of the day, you'll have a prototype AI tool and a clear roadmap for leveraging generative AI to innovate and grow your enterprise in the local market.