Carl Karamaoun - Two Sessions

Monday, February 23, 2026 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Additional charge of $99+hst (members) $149+hst (non-members) to attend

Session Title: A.I for Festivals and A.I for Grant and Proposal Writing

A.I for Festivals Description

AI for Festivals is a practical, non-technical session designed for festival and event teams working with small staffs and big ambitions. The presentation shows how Artificial Intelligence can act as an extra team member, supporting communications, marketing, planning, and operations. Using real festival workflows, participants will see how AI can reduce manual work, improve coordination, and relieve pressure on staff and volunteers. The session focuses on tools and approaches that are affordable, accessible, and immediately usable by festivals of all sizes. 

Participant Outcomes

1-Clear Understanding: Gain a practical understanding of how AI can support festival operations today, without technical complexity or unrealistic expectations.

2-Operational Insight: Learn where AI can reduce workload across marketing, volunteer coordination, sponsorships, planning, and reporting.

3-Informed Next Steps: Leave with a clearer sense of how and where to explore AI within your festival, based on your team size, budget, and capacity.

A.I for Grant Writing and Proposal Writing Description

AI Grant & Proposal Writing is a practical session designed for festival and event organizations navigating increasingly competitive funding environments. The presentation explores how Artificial Intelligence can support research, drafting, editing, and management of grant and proposal content. Using real-world examples, participants will see how AI can reduce writing time, improve clarity, and strengthen alignment with funder priorities. The session focuses on responsible, professional use of AI that preserves an organization’s voice and values. Attendees gain a clear understanding of how AI can support sustainable funding efforts without replacing human judgment.

Participant Outcomes

1-Improved Efficiency: Understand how AI can reduce the time and effort required to research, draft, and revise grant and proposal applications.

2-Stronger Applications: Learn how AI can help improve structure, clarity, and alignment with funder expectations while maintaining authenticity.

3-Practical Confidence: Leave with a clearer sense of how to responsibly integrate AI into grant and proposal workflows within a festival or event organization. 

BIO:

Carl Karamaoun is a passionate entrepreneur and President of AIDAPT.ca - a company that helps organizations integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their business operations. AIDAPT focuses on AI training, tool integration, and custom AI problem-solving; with clients across sectors including not-for-profit, government, hospitality, events, and more.

Carl is also the Founder of Latin Sparks Festival, one of Canada’s largest celebrations of Latin music, dance, food, and culture, and leads Level UP, a digital business and technology hub that empowers Canadian artists and arts organizations to thrive.

When he’s not helping companies adapt to the future of work, you can find Carl traveling the world, hitting the gym, writing poetry, or mentoring youth in life and business skills at the Boys and Girls Club of Canada.

Fun Fact: Carl speaks five languages - English, French, Spanish, Polish, and Arabic - and that’s without the help of AI!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Session Title: A.I for Festivals and A.I for Grant and Proposal Writing

AI for Festivals is a practical, non-technical session designed for festival and event teams working with small staffs and big ambitions. The presentation shows how Artificial Intelligence can act as an extra team member, supporting communications, marketing, planning, and operations. Using real festival workflows, participants will see how AI can reduce manual work, improve coordination, and relieve pressure on staff and volunteers. The session focuses on tools and approaches that are affordable, accessible, and immediately usable by festivals of all sizes.

Participant Outcomes:

1-Clear Understanding: Gain a practical understanding of how AI can support festival operations today, without technical complexity or unrealistic expectations.

2-Operational Insight: Learn where AI can reduce workload across marketing, volunteer coordination, sponsorships, planning, and reporting.

3-Informed Next Steps: Leave with a clearer sense of how and where to explore AI within your festival, based on your team size, budget, and capacity.