How the Smartest VAs Are Using AI Differently in 2026
with Jesse Buena
clickup ai agents specialist
& solutions engineer
23 Oct
7-9PM PhT
live via ZOOM
23 Oct 2026
7-9 PM MNL
LIVE via Zoom
How the Smartest VAs Are Using AI Differently in 2026
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7-9 PM MNL
LIVE via Zoom
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7-9 PM MNL
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Becoming the VA your client brags about in 2027
with Jana Cagatin
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7-9PM PhT
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7-9 PM MNL
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AI Is Supposed to Save You Time.
So Why Are You Still Doing
So Much of the Work?
AI can give you an answer in seconds. But getting the right answer still takes work. You find the information. You explain the context. You move things between tools.You check what AI missed. And you do it again for the next task.
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You're Doing the Context Work.
You spend time getting AI up to speed before it can actually help. The more complex the work, the more context you have to provide.
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Your AI can't see the Whole Picture
Your tasks, docs, conversations, and client information are scattered across your workspace so you become the connection between everything.
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You're Stuck in Prompt Mode.
You know how to ask AI for answers, but you're still using it one task at a time.
You're prompting AI instead of putting it to work.
imagine YOUR AI WORKing WITH YOU
Go From Prompting to Producing.
What changes when AI doesn't just answer your questions, but understands the work behind them?
Get More Done Without Doing More.
When AI can work with the context already in your workspace, you're not constantly gathering, explaining, and rebuilding information.
You can focus on the work that actually needs you.
Handle Work That Used to Feel Too Big.
When AI can work across more of the information behind a task, you can manage more moving pieces without keeping everything in your head.
You can start taking on more complex work.
Become the VA Clients Always Need.
AI isn't just changing how fast you complete tasks. It's changing what VAs can help businesses do.
Build the skills to support more sophisticated work and expand what you can offer.
In this month's Community Connect, former ClickUp AI Solutions Engineer Jesse Buena shows you how AI works inside a real workspace, plus the newest ClickUp AI features most people haven't tried yet.
Here's what you'll learn:
The Copy-Paste Problem: Spot the habit that keeps your AI starting from zero.
Standalone vs. Contextual AI: Know the difference, in plain words.
AI Inside Your Work: See how AI can know your work, remember context, and work across models.
What Just Dropped: Get a first look at Super Agents, MCP connections, AI Notetaker, and more.
Your Next Move: Understand what this shift could mean for your path.
Make it Seen: Learn how thoughtful design captures attention and creates strong first impressions.
Make it Stick: Discover how clear messaging helps people understand, remember, and trust your ideas.
Make it Happen: See how successful creative projects happen from idea to execution.
SECURE YOUR FREE SEAT
LEARN FROM SOMEONE WHO BUILT IT
Jesse Buena
clickup ai agents specialist & solutions engineer
Jesse Buena helps freelancers and businesses get more from AI by putting it where the work happens.
As a former ClickUp Solutions Development Manager, she worked inside ClickUp's Center of Excellence, building AI-powered solutions, designing Super Agents, and developing workspace systems and automation workflows used across teams.
Today, as an AI Consultant and Partner at Virtual Champions PH, she helps turn ClickUp into an intelligent, AI-driven operating system.
And yes, she used to copy-paste everything into ChatGPT too. For this ComCon, she'll show you the smarter way she found, live.
MEET THE EXPERT BEHIND THE SYSTEM
Neil Hernandez
Revenue Systems Architect
Neil Hernandez helps businesses turn clicks into customers.
As a Revenue Systems Architect and HighLevel Architect, he builds the systems that come after the ad—from lead capture and follow-up to CRM, automation, and appointment booking.
He’s served 100+ business owners worldwide and helped generate 7+ figures in client revenue, working with businesses across home services, real estate, coaching, consulting, and agencies.
A GoHighLevel Certified Admin and founder of HighLevel Architect, Neil also advises and coaches business owners on marketing, sales, and the systems that keep opportunities moving.
For this COMCON, he’ll take you behind the scenes of a real lead-to-client journey—and show you what happens after someone clicks.
Meet Your comcon Speaker
Learn from the People
Who Know What Gets Noticed and What Gets Hired.
Sweet Matining
Marketing Lead, VCPH
Your Guide to Making It Stick, Sweet brings years of experience creating content, leading marketing initiatives, and helping businesses communicate with clarity.
She'll share the practical principles behind effective copywriting—so you can express your ideas with confidence, connect with your audience, and make your message memorable, whether you're writing for employers, clients, or your own personal brand.
Rich Macachor
Product Dev Lead, VCPH
Your Guide to Making It Seen, Richelle brings years of experience translating complex ideas into clear, intuitive experiences.
Drawing from design principles, customer behavior, and real-world client work, she'll show you how thoughtful visual communication influences attention, guides decision-making, and builds trust—helping you create work that's not only beautiful, but purposeful and effective.
testimonials
From Getting Started to Getting Noticed
Here are a few stories from our attendees as they learned new skills, built confidence, and took the next step in their careers.
frequently asked questions
Questions Before You Register?
Is this session for beginners?
Absolutely. COMCON is designed for aspiring Virtual Assistants, career shifters, and freelancers who want a practical introduction to important VA skills and platforms. No prior experience is required.
I'm already a VA. Will I still benefit from this session?
Absolutely. Whether you're an aspiring VA or already working with clients, communication is a skill you'll use every day. Learn how better design, clearer messaging, and stronger collaboration can help you present your work more professionally, build client trust, and deliver better results—regardless of your niche or experience level.
Can I ask questions during the session?
Yes. We'll allocate time for a live Q&A so you can ask questions directly to our speaker.
Is my registration transferable?
Yes. Just let us know so we can update our records
Who is Community Connect for?
Community Connect is a monthly learning event created for aspiring and experienced Virtual Assistants who want to learn from practitioners, explore in-demand skills, and grow alongside a supportive community.
Do I need to be a designer or copywriter to join?
Not at all. This session isn't about becoming a designer or copywriter—it's about learning communication principles that apply to any role. Whether you're a student, Virtual Assistant, freelancer, entrepreneur, or working professional, you'll learn practical techniques to help your ideas get noticed, understood, and remembered.
Where is the COMCON happening?
The session will be conducted live via Zoom. You'll receive your Zoom access details in your confirmation email after registering.
When is the COMCON happening
Community Connect happens on the last Friday of every month, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Philippine Time). Each session covers a different topic to help you build practical, career-ready skills, so be sure to register or subscribe to stay updated on upcoming events.
Will there be a replay?
Yes, registered participants will be notified after the event.
Is this a lecture or an interactive session?
Community Connect is designed to be a learning experience—not just a presentation. Along with practical insights from the speaker, you'll have opportunities to ask questions and learn alongside fellow attendees.
What makes Community Connect different?
Community Connect goes beyond theory. Each session features professionals who actively work in their field, sharing practical insights, real-world experiences, and lessons you can apply to your own VA journey.
Will this guarantee a client placement?
No. Community Connect is designed to help you build practical skills, confidence, and professional habits that make you more competitive. While we can't guarantee employment or client placements, we can help you become better prepared to stand out when opportunities come your way.
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How the Smartest VAs Are Using AI Differently in 2026
with Jesse Buena
clickup ai agents specialist
& solutions engineer
23 Oct
7-9PM PhT
live via ZOOM
23 Oct 2026
7-9 PM MNL
LIVE via Zoom
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