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Virginia SBDC

Using AI Tools for Social Media - In-Person Lab Session

May
20
2026
Wed, May 20 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

AI Tools for Social Media

Make Social Media Easier and More Effective with our Monthly AI Lab Session.

Thinking of relevant ideas, writing posts & headlines, then planning, scheduling & posting content regularly takes time, effort, and creative energy. It can be exhausting and overwhelming.

Here's a chance to practice your AI skills and get guidance.

To help you learn to harness AI tools to plan smarter, create better content, and manage the process join us for some hands-on lab time for you to practice. An instructor will be available to guide and assist during the lab.

What you’ll do:

  • Get hands-on experience building an AI-powered mini-campaign
  • Get input, feedback and guidance from an experienced marketing expert

During this month's ‘lab time’ you’ll use your own AI access and use what you learn to create materials for your own campaign.

Whether you’re just starting with AI or looking to refine your strategy, join us to build your skills, knowledge and confidence to integrate AI into your own social media workflow.

Join us at the Leesburg Department of Economic Development office located at:

15 N King Street, 2nd Floor
Leesburg, VA 20276

You can park in the Leesburg Town Garage in downtown. Parking over 2 hours can be validated for the class. Details provided during the class session.

NOTE: You’ll need to bring your own computer to access the AI model of your choice. We will reference Gemini, ChatGPT, and/or Claude specifically. Make sure to set up an account (a free account is fine).

Speaker(s): Mary Joynt, Marketing Coach Loudoun SBDC

Co-Sponsor(s):

BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE: You'll need a device to access the AI model online. Free Wifi is available for the class. You'll also need an account (free is fine) on Gemini, ChatGPT, or Claude AI (or another model of your choosing). You are not required to have a paid account to participate.


Fee: No Cost

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Phone: (703) 466-0466

Location

Town of Leesburg Economic Development Department
15 N King Street Leesburg, VA 20176


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