September 24, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM pacific time

– DETAILS –

CWMA Technology & AI Series | Attend. Learn. Connect. As we all move into the digital era, more awareness, new skills, and knowledge are needed to ensure our organizations are prepared and making the most of technology and AI opportunities. This series of informative webinars will be co-convened with technology experts from member organizations and will cover a variety of topics, products and services that are relevant for organizations and operations across the waste management industry.

Note: our series partners will proudly represent their specific organizations and bring general high-level expertise to ensure a balance for all of us to learn about a topic while comfortably welcoming information on their products or service. We encourage open discussion about all aspects of a topic.

Technology Series Session 1: The Power of AI and an Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365

We are proud to work with Grey Sky Tech and Microsoft to help our members learn what technology and AI can do for their business and personal skills.

Join us for this co-convened workshop to explore real-world scenarios and demonstrations to illustrate the power of AI and introduce Microsoft Copilot.

Copilot is already being used to create new business processes, comply with regulations, reduce risk, and shift the way people work and interface with technology. If you have been considering it or are just curious about what AI can do, plan to attend! 

• Understand the background and history of modern generative AI (like ChatGPT and others)
• Learn more about Microsoft Copilot versions, capabilities, privacy, and security
• A Day in The Life – Demonstrations of business functions and how Copilot creates efficiencies in the flow of work across multiple Microsoft 365 application you already use.
• Live interactive demo, open discussion, and additional resources.

– COST –

No Cost. This series is subsidized by our expert partners and CWMA’s regular operating funding. Everyone who wishes to attend must register/rsvp below. Please be sure to invite other’s in your organization who would benefit from this session.

– AGENDA –

Virtual Doors Open at 9:20 AM for visiting and a/v check
9:30 AM — Welcome Everyone
9:35 AM — Presentation 
10:15 AM — Questions and Discussion

– VIRTUAL NOTES –

This event will be held in Microsoft Teams. Login Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance.

– PRESENTERS –

Hosted by Sheila Molloy, Executive Director, CWMA

Speakers: Anu Jolliffe, co-owner, Grey Sky Tech | As the resident Innovation Champion at Grey Sky Tech, Anu leverages AI and Automation to optimize business processes and drive innovation. His unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement enables organizations to achieve remarkable success and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. 

– SERIES –

November 26, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM Pacific time | Virtual | CWMA Technology Series | Series Session 2: A Deeper Dive Into AI — ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly, and others

February 8, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Pacific time | Virtual | CWMA Panel Event & Discussion | Emerging Waste Management AI and Technologies – Panel Discussion | Speakers TBA