AI 101 | Education & Events Club #2 – Yücel Cultural Foundation

As part of the Yücel Cultural Foundation Education & Events Club, we are launching a new event series designed to strengthen young people’s digital literacy and increase their awareness of artificial intelligence.

In the second session, titled “AI 101”, we will explore what AI is, how it is used in everyday life and across different professional fields, the opportunities it offers, and the key points to keep in mind. In this online training, we will meet Orhan Topaç, who works in AI and digital transformation, to discuss core concepts and practical use cases as an introduction to AI.

🗓 Date: 23 January 2026 • Friday
⏰ Time: 20:00 - 21:30
📍 Location: Online

ℹ️ The access link will be shared via email before the event.

📩 Application Form

🌱 About the Training

This online session introduces the fundamentals of AI in a clear and accessible way, and provides practical examples that participants can relate to in daily life and professional contexts.

🎯 Training Goals

Clarify key AI concepts in a simple framework
Explore everyday and workplace use cases
Evaluate opportunities, limitations, and risks
Understand what to consider for responsible use

📌 Topics We’ll Cover

What is AI? What do machine learning and generative AI mean?
AI in everyday life: scenarios and practical examples
AI at work: productivity, content creation, analysis, automation
Opportunities and watch-outs: accuracy, bias, privacy, copyright
Basic tips to use AI tools more effectively

🎤 Speaker

Orhan Topaç is a professional working in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. In this session, he will share core concepts and practical examples as an introduction to AI.

✨ Participation & Participant Profile

Capacity is limited.
Priority will be given to young people aged 16–29.
Applicants will be informed of their participation status via email.

If you want to strengthen your AI literacy, follow the digital world more consciously, and get started with practical examples, we look forward to seeing you in this session.