2nd Artificial Intelligence Workshop at Lahore YMCA
Last Updated (Friday, 05 June 2026 20:06)
2nd Artificial Intelligence Workshop at Lahore YMCA
Date: May 16, 2026
The 2nd Artificial Intelligence Workshop was held at Lahore YMCA with the participation of more than 31 enthusiastic youth, students, teachers and YMCA staff members interested in learning about emerging technologies and digital skills. The workshop served as a continuation of the first AI workshop and focused more deeply on practical applications of artificial intelligence in creative and professional fields.
During the session, the participants were introduced to modern AI tools such as Leonardo AI, Ideogram, Nano banana Pro and others. The resource person, Augustine Shakeel Zafar, explained how effective prompts can improve AI-generated results and demonstrated different ways AI can support creativity, productivity, and future-ready digital skills. The effective prompts discussed during the workshop included expert analysis prompts, rewrite prompts, comparison prompts, verification prompts, and the overall content system prompt.
Moreover, the workshop also comprised of interactive discussions with participants where attendees shared their thoughts, ideas and questions regarding artificial intelligence and its applications. Participants showed great interest throughout the session and actively engaged in learning practical uses of AI in various areas such as education, media and communication.
Objectives of the Program:
The objective of the Artificial Intelligence Workshop was to make the participants aware of the importance of AI and its growing role in today’s world. The workshop also focused on increasing awareness of modern AI tools, ways to create effective content through AI and understanding the different types of prompts, prompt engineering and cybersecurity. Conducted as a continuation of the first workshop, this session provided participants with an opportunity to dive deeper into the world of artificial intelligence and understand its practical applications in creative and professional fields such as poster designing, reels creation, and digital communication.
Proceedings, Outputs and Outcomes:
The 2nd Artificial Intelligence Workshop was led by the Assistant Secretary; Sania Ashiq who served as the stage host. The workshop commenced with an opening prayer and recitation of the Holy Bible. During the proceedings, the resource person Augustine Shakeel Zafar conducted detailed sessions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and AI-powered content creation. The participants were introduced to various prompt engineering techniques as mentioned above. The session emphasized the importance of effective prompting in generating accurate and high-quality AI results.
Participants were also guided on how AI content production systems and workflows operate in real-world media environments. The workshop highlighted concepts such as audience research, content pipelines, hooks for reels and short-form content, and methods of creating engaging digital media within the first few seconds of a video.
Furthermore, practical demonstrations of modern AI tools including Leonardo AI, Ideogram, Nano Banana Pro, YouTube create, Proplexity AI, Claude, Meta AI, Eleven labs and other AI tools were provided to help participants understand AI- assisted poster designing, content creation and digital communication strategies.
Discussions were also held on the ethical use of AI and cybersecurity concerns related to AI and digital technologies. The resource person also instructed on how to make temp mail which can actually be a beneficial tool to stay safe and avoid spam. The workshop also included contributions from youth committee members, who recorded reflections and feedback from the participants.
Moreover, the General Secretary of Lahore YMCA, Ghazala Sarfraz, also addressed the participants during the workshop. In her speech, she encouraged youth empowerment, learning, and preparation for the future through technology and digital skills. She emphasized the importance of growth, awareness, and the responsible use of modern technology in today’s rapidly changing world.
New Insights Gained:
The workshop provided several important insights for participants. Many participants realized that artificial intelligence is not only a future technology but already a part of everyday life. They learned how AI can support education, research, communication, and creative work while also understanding the importance of human responsibility in using these tools ethically. They also learnt about the importance of cybersecurity, how to ensure privacy on social media platforms and the usage of temp mail (temporary mail) which is considered a practical privacy and security tool.
Conclusion:
The workshop enhanced participants’ understanding of artificial intelligence and its practical applications in various fields. Participants gained awareness regarding prompt engineering, AI-assisted content creation, and the responsible use of modern AI technologies. The participants were pleased to gain this valuable knowledge.
Participants appreciated the workshop for being informative, interactive and relevant to current technological progress.
Participants shared their reflections, saying:
“Today I had the opportunity of learning about AI in detail. Before this workshop, I did not know much about artificial intelligence,”
“My experience of workshop was great! I learnt how to create content through AI, how to stay safe from cyber scams and how to do automation. It was a wonderful experience.”
“I attended the first AI workshop and got the opportunity to learn a lot. I was excited to learn even more this time so that I can implement it in my daily life.”
Participant Contributions:
The participants actively contributed to the workshop through interactive discussions, asking questions and listening to the information provided to them.
As earlier stated; the youth committee members also contributed by recording participant reflections and feedback regarding their learning experiences. They also assisted in participant registrations. The active participation and engagement of attendees made the session more collaborative, informative, and impactful.
Sarah Sarfraz,
Student Counselor,
YMCA Lahore