AI has become the primary mechanism for customers to find products and services on the web. When someone asks ChatGPT "what's the best accounting software for a small business", AI doesn't show ten results - it names two or five businesses and moves on. If you're not one of them, you're invisible in the fastest-growing discovery channel of 2026. This session cuts through the hype around AI search and gives entrepreneurs and professionals a practical, jargon-free understanding of what's actually changed, what it means for their business, and what you can do about it - starting this week. Every attendee can request a free AI visibility snapshot - see how your business shows up when potential customers ask AI certain queries, and who your actual competitors are in those answers. Content: best practices to be found by customers through traditional internet search, the shifting landscape, how AI search actually works - in plain English, why some business get recommended and others don't, the visibility gap for business - shown with real data, practical things you can do to increase your chances of showing up. Dynamic: The session alternates between content delivery, reflection and discussion. Level: All levels welcome - no technical background required. Bring your own device (e.g. laptop) for activities #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalSkills #Brisbane #SME #SEO #GEO #SkillUpAndShine #BrandViz.AI **Speakers:** **Rushana Maksudova**: Rushana is the co-founder and CEO of BrandViz.AI and a former Google engineer. At Google she designed and led training for over 500 developers across ten global offices. Known for making complex topics click, she has spent years teaching across both technical and non-technical contexts - from developer training at Google to international workshops with diverse, non-expert audiences. She now helps Australian and international businesses understand and act on the shift from traditional search to AI-driven discovery, and is based in Brisbane. **Valentina Urrutia Guada**: Valentina is a scientist and technology trainer with over ten years’ experience designing and delivering practical learning. She is the founder of Skill Up and Shine, where she focuses on helping people build confidence with digital tools and emerging technologies through hands‑on, practical training. She has helped thousands of people learn about science and technology, including supporting more than 850 people to learn how to use AI tools, with an emphasis on real‑world applications that support everyday professional work. The average feedback for her sessions is 4.6/5.0 **Agenda:** 9:30- Welcome & Introductions 10:00 am - ABC of business findability on the web 10:30 am - AI search: Is this actually a big deal? , How AI search actually works - in plain English, Why some businesses get recommended and others don't, The visibility gap most business have - shown with real data, Practical things you can do to improve your chances of showing up