CUNY York College · Queens, New York

BITNA AI Workshop

A hands-on AI learning event for students, builders, and professionals at CUNY York College — exploring practical artificial intelligence, real-world applications, and the future of tech.

Date TBD — 2026
CUNY York College, Jamaica, Queens NY
Open to Students & Community

About the Workshop

Bringing AI to
Queens — Practically

BITNA is partnering with CUNY York College to host an AI workshop series aimed at empowering students, tech professionals, and community members in Queens with practical AI knowledge. From prompt engineering and large language models to real-world deployment, participants will leave with actionable skills.

All presentation slides, reference PDFs, and supplementary materials are made available directly on this page for attendees and the wider community.

  • Hands-on AI demos and live coding
  • Beginner-friendly to intermediate content
  • Networking with BITNA community members
  • Downloadable slides and reference guides
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Topics We'll Cover

  • 01. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • 02. Large Language Models (LLMs) — How they work
  • 03. Prompt Engineering & Practical AI Tools
  • 04. Building AI-powered Applications
  • 05. AI Ethics, Bias & Responsible Use
  • 06. Career Paths in AI / ML

Agenda

Workshop Schedule

A full-day program packed with learning, demos, and networking.

10:00 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

BITNA Team · CUNY York College Auditorium

10:30 AM

Keynote: The State of AI in 2026

Featured Speaker · 45 min

11:15 AM

Session 1 — LLMs & Prompt Engineering

Hands-on demos with ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini · 60 min

12:15 PM

Lunch Break & Networking

45 min

1:00 PM

Session 2 — Building AI-Powered Apps

Live coding workshop · 60 min

2:00 PM

Session 3 — AI Ethics & Responsible Use

Panel discussion · 45 min

2:45 PM

Q&A, Closing & Certificates

30 min

Workshop Materials

Presentation Resources

All slides and reference documents from the workshop are embedded below. Use the tabs to switch between resources.

Speakers & Facilitators

Meet the Presenters

Industry professionals and academics sharing real-world AI expertise.

Saraf Talukder

Saraf Talukder

AI/ML & Distributed Systems

  • Fintech & hedge fund tech solutions
  • Microsoft · J.P. Morgan · Wells Fargo
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Reaz Patwary

Reaz Patwary

Enterprise Architecture Expert

  • Certified Scrum Master & AI engineer
  • Infix Tech · automotiveMastermind
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Moshiur Rahman

Moshiur Rahman

Venture Builder & Tech Leader

  • Angel investor in early-stage startups
  • PayPal · Visa
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Dr. Ibrahim Siraj

Dr. Ibrahim Siraj

Accounting & Finance Scholar

  • Quantitative analysis & AI in finance
  • Associate Professor · LIU Post
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Ready to Join?

This workshop is free and open to all CUNY York College students and the broader Queens community. Register to reserve your spot and receive updates.

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