Fireside Chat: Building Custom GPTs for Competitive Intelligence
Strategic Automation: Transforming Competitive Intelligence in the Era of AI
The AI industry is currently experiencing what experts call an "AI Summer"—a peak of rapid development and global interest. However, history teaches us that every summer is followed by an "AI Winter," where only the most practical tools survive. For Competitive Intelligence professionals, this is the critical moment to transition from using AI as a novelty to building it into a reliable analytical foundation.
- Interview GPT: Learn to build a tool that transforms interview transcripts into a full content package (summaries, blog posts, strategic reports) in just 5 minutes. What once took 14 days of manual labor is now a matter of moments.
- Buyer Persona GPT: Create a digital "advisor in your laptop" to simulate customer feedback, evaluate competitor pricing, and test market hypotheses instantly.
- Your Own Functional Custom GPT: Build a No-code AI tool during the session.
- Task Selection Methodology: Identify CI processes with the highest ROI for automation.
- Prompt Engineering Mastery: Techniques for crafting complex instructions to ensure professional-grade outputs.
- Concept to Deployment: A complete roadmap for integrating AI into your workflow.
The AI industry is currently experiencing what experts call an "AI Summer"—a peak of rapid development and global interest. However, history teaches us that every summer is followed by an "AI Winter," where only the most practical tools survive. For Competitive Intelligence professionals, this is the critical moment to transition from using AI as a novelty to building it into a reliable analytical foundation.
On June 25, 2026, as part of the ICI Annual International Conference, this specialized Workshop led by Edwin Vlems will focus on building personalized AI agents. With 25 years of experience in the B2B sector and IT, Edwin focuses on moving beyond the hype to deliver "the beef"—tangible business value.
From "Fluffy" Theory to Practical Utility
Edwin Vlaskamp, a self-described "nerd at heart," has been building AI applications since the late 90s. His extensive background has instilled a deep respect for precision. In the B2B sector, general slogans aren't enough—you need deep analytics and tools tailored to highly specific niches.
Building Your Intellectual Asset: Concept to Deployment
The true power of Custom GPTs lies in creating a "bespoke agent" that carries your professional expertise. This Workshop will cover essential use cases:
Workshop Outcomes
Event Logistics
| Title: | Workshop 1: Building Custom GPTs for Competitive Intelligence – Concept to Deployment |
| Date: | June 25, 2026 |
| Time: | 13:30 – 18:00 |
| Location: | Frankfurt, Germany / Online |
| Fee: | € 330 |
| Technical Requirement: | Personal laptop and a ChatGPT Plus subscription. |
Join us to refine your analytical toolkit and prepare for the future of competitive intelligence. We look forward to seeing you in Frankfurt or online.
