Register: Hands-on Workshops in August with Prof. Hongseok Namkoong

Published on August 7, 2025
Register for two hands-on workshops this month with CBS Professor Hongseok Namkoong. 
 
Workshop for AI Agents in Market Research 
Friday, August 15, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET
Kravis 640, Columbia Business School

This hands-on workshop on Friday, August 15, is designed for professionals who rely on market research to drive decisions—strategy teams, consultants, investors, product managers, and founders. Participants will learn how to use AI agents to supercharge their research workflows, from scanning SEC filings and synthesizing competitive landscapes to extracting insights from lengthy documents and mapping industry trends. The session emphasizes structured, practical use of AI tools—not just chatbots—to perform real analytical work. Register today! 

Workshop for AI Agents in Financial Modeling
Friday, August 22, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET
Kravis 820, Columbia Business School

This is an interactive, small-group workshop on Friday, August 22, and is designed for finance professionals and analysts looking to harness the power of AI agents in real-world financial modeling tasks. (E)MBA students and alumni will gain practical, hands-on experience using cutting-edge AI tools to streamline workflows in Excel and beyond. Participants will learn how to build, prompt, and collaborate with AI agents to automate financial analysis, generate dynamic forecasts, audit models, and reduce manual spreadsheet work. Register today!
 
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