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MSP Mentor Workshop: Building Your AI Practice: A 60-Minute Crash Course

Len DiCostanzo  (CEO, MSP Toolkit)

Chance Weaver  (Vice President, Global Microsoft Practice, New Charter Technologies)

Chuck Canton  (Founder, Sourcepass)

Phil Christianson  (Chief Product Officer, Xurrent)

Location: Keynote Room, Building C, Level 3, Georgia Ballroom 1

Date: Tuesday, September 17

Time: 10:25 am - 11:25 am

Pass Type: Summit Pass

Session Type: Conference / Workshop

Track: MSP Mentor: AI Workshop

Vault Recording: TBD

The MSP Mentor presents an intensive workshop tailored specifically for both channel partners offering managed services and dedicated MSPs eager to dive into building AI solutions for their customers. In this fast-paced session, our MSP Mentor experts and instructors will equip leaders with the essential knowledge and practical insights needed to kick-start their journey toward delivering AI-powered solutions that meet the needs of customers. In this mini-workshop, attendees will be taken through six modules that span such topics as solution design basics, prototyping and deployment strategies. Each module will feature industry experts who are building AI solutions or working closely with partners to help build their AI practices. The learning modules include the following.

  • Understanding Client Requirements: Learn how to effectively gather and analyze client requirements to identify pain points and opportunities ripe for AI solutions.
  • Solution Design Basics: Get a crash course in designing AI solutions, including defining objectives, scoping projects and outlining key components.
  • Rapid Prototyping: Dive into the world of rapid prototyping and learn how to quickly develop proof-of-concept solutions using popular AI tools and frameworks.
  • Data Considerations: Understand the critical role of data in AI solutions and learn best practices for data collection, preprocessing, and management.
  • Deployment Strategies: Explore different deployment options for AI solutions, from cloud-based platforms to edge computing, and learn how to choose the right strategy for your project.
  • Client Engagement Tips: Discover practical tips for engaging with customers throughout the solution development process, from initial ideation to final delivery.

By this workshop's completion, attendees will have a solid understanding of AI-centric solution development processes and be ready to embark on a journey toward building innovative, client-centric AI solutions as an MSP. Don't miss this opportunity to fast-track your AI capabilities and stay ahead of the curve in the new era of managed services.