GenAI 101: What It Is, How It Works & Why It Matters

Curious about all the buzz around Generative AI but not sure where to start?

NJ Code & Coffee presents: GenAI 101: What It Is, How It Works & Why It Matters

This beginner-friendly workshop is your launchpad into the world of GenAI — no technical background required.

In GenAI 101, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what Generative AI really is, how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other models work, and why this technology is transforming industries.
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What you’ll learn:

• What is Generative AI? Key concepts and tools.
• How does it work? A simplified look at the tech behind LLMs
• Why it matters: Current applications and future implications
• Basics of prompt engineering — how to talk to AI tools effectively
• Hands-on exposure to GenAI tools with guided walkthroughs

Whether you’re a student, creative, technologist, or just AI-curious — this session will equip you with the foundations to start exploring and building with Generative AI.

Doors open at 2pm, talk starts at 3pm, arrive early for networking and light refreshments.
Feel free to bring your laptop.

Speaker:
Navneet has over 11 years of experience in software and data engineering, primarily in the telecom and investment banking sectors.
Currently, his focus is on Generative AI and prompt engineering, helping build intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems through AI-driven solutions.