2026-04-09 · Dominion Payroll — 3200 Rockbridge St #300, Richmond, VA 23230
About This Event Most people are using AI like a search engine. A prompt here. A response there. But the real power of AI is when it becomes part of your workflow. When it writes code, analyzes data, automates tasks, and helps you build tools that actually run your business. That is where Claude Code comes in. This hands-on workshop from AI Ready RVA will introduce you to Claude Code, Anthropic’s developer-focused AI environment designed to help people build software, automate workflows, and create AI-powered tools directly from natural language. You do not need to be a professional developer to attend. If you can describe a problem, Claude Code can help you build the solution. During this session we will show you how to move beyond prompts and start building with AI. What You’ll Learn This workshop will introduce practical ways Claude Code can help you: • Build simple applications with AI • Automate repetitive tasks and workflows • Analyze data and financial information • Create AI agents that perform tasks for you • Generate working code from natural language • Turn business ideas into functional prototypes We will also discuss when tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and other LLMs make sense and when Claude Code provides a more powerful environment for building real solutions. AI systems like Claude rely on large language models that analyze patterns in massive datasets to generate text, code, and insights, enabling users to create tools and automate workflows with simple instructions. This workshop is designed for people who want to move beyond AI curiosity and start using it in real work. You will benefit if you are: • Founder or CEO • Product Manager • Software Developer • Data Analyst or Scientist • Operations Leader • Marketing or Sales professional • Finance professional • Student interested in AI development • Anyone curious about building tools with AI Workshop Format This will be a hands-on, interactive session. You will see live demonstrations and practical examples of: • Building a simple app with Claude Code • Automating a workflow in minutes • Turning a business task into an AI agent • Using AI to accelerate coding and analysis Bring a laptop if you want to follow along. Help Us Build the Right Workshop We want to build events that actually solve real problems. Before…