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21st January
10:00 to 12:00
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Coding with AI: Turning Ideas into Prototypes in Minutes

21st January 10:00 to 12:00
Explore how AI and no-code tools can speed up innovation. In this practical session with NocodeLab.ai, you’ll try simple tools, learn rapid AI prototyping, and see how ideas become working digital prototypes. Ideal for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, marketing, or innovation.
This activity is offered as part of Future Me Week - five days of exciting opportunities to develop your skills, deepen understanding, gain experience and take steps towards an exciting Future You.

Description

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses innovate, design, and build new products. In this hands-on session delivered by NocodeLab.ai, you’ll explore how no-code and AI tools can help you turn ideas into working digital prototypes—without writing a single line of code.

You’ll learn the basics of rapid AI-enabled prototyping, experiment with simple tools, and see how technology can bring business ideas to life faster than ever before. Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, marketing, or innovation management, this session will give you practical insight into how businesses are using AI today.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will:

  • Understand how no-code and AI tools support innovation and digital transformation.
  • Experience rapid prototyping and see how business ideas can be visualised in real time.
  • Gain insight into the skills and mindsets that make future-ready innovators.
  • Connect with experts from NocodeLab.ai.

Session Outline (2 hours)

0–10 min – Welcome and introduction 

10–30 min – Short talk: The rise of no-code and AI in business innovation.

30–90 min – Interactive workshop led by Nocode Lab: build and test simple digital prototypes using AI tools.

90–110 min – Showcase: groups share their prototypes and insights.

110–120 min – Wrap-up and next steps: how to continue developing your AI innovation skills.

Practical Info

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Delivered by: Sara Simeoni, NoCodeLab.ai and Kadja Manninen, Senior Lecturer, SES
  • Audience: FOBL and SODA students (no technical experience needed)
  • Format: Interactive and practical, bring your laptop or tablet
  • Room: Geoffrey Manton, G.09

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Develop graduate attributes... that will help you take the next step in your career journey.
  • Increase your confidence... by developing skills that will stand out.
  • Get connected... by learning from industry experts and professionals.
  • Try something new... Future me week is the place to step out of your comfort zone.
  • Earn up to 10 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 10:00 to 12:00 on 21/01/26 - Geoffrey Manton, G.09
    Coding with AI: Turning Ideas into Prototypes in Minutes
    FutureMe week activity by SES