Executive Education Business Afterhours #4: Future Trends in Business

Here's a glimpse of what awaits you at the event:

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• "Diversity - Consideration and Strategies in European Companies" by Sabine Pelzmann

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies are targeted responses to social, economic, and ecological changes. These strategies aim to address systemic inequities and foster representation, equity, and participation across various dimensions of human identity. By leveraging diverse talent and promoting inclusive environments, D&I strategies drive innovation, enhance organizational performance, and contribute to sustainability efforts in an interconnected world.

• "The Future Workforce: from AI Assistants to virtual employees" by Nikolay Sekachev

AI assistants and virtual employees are reshaping the businesses. As language models surpass human capabilities and no-code automation becomes mainstream, AI integration is now a necessity for business success. We explore the potential, limitations, and future of AI-powered assistants, virtual agents and employees, and their profound impact on workflows and the workforce composition.

• "Datasedici" by Alvaro Ager

Just like Ducati's successful Demodicid, we'll explore how harnessing the power of data with the right team can propel your organization to the front of the pack. Are you ready to race ahead like Ducati and KTM, or are you struggling to keep up like Honda and Yamaha? We will look through the triumphs and challenges of these racing giants and discover how to steer your own success story through data excellence.

• "AI and Gen AI Buzz" by Shahab Anbarjafari

In this presentation, we aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI and Gen AI, highlighting their distinctions and exploring the synergies between them. We'll explore the opportunities they present as well as the concerns they evoke, concluding with a discussion on the importance of responsible AI.

• An exclusive sneak peek into the Autumn calendar of SSE Riga Executive Education's upcoming Open Programmes and Open Courses

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Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and faculty members.
 

About the speakers:

Sabine Pelzmann is a systemic consultant, integrative coach, teaching supervisor (ÖVS), and author. She owns Integrative Leadership and Organizational Development in Graz, Austria, and lectures on leadership, systems theory, and organizational development at various universities. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with executives across multiple sectors in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, the USA, Ukraine, and Georgia.

Nikolay Sekachev is an expert in Artificial Intelligence and the visionary founder of NeuroForce, Estonia’s first startup dedicated to developing virtual employee technologies. Equipped with an eclectic academic background that includes astrophysics, an MBA in Finance, and a Law degree, Nikolay brings a multidisciplinary perspective that significantly enriches his approach to AI and business strategy. With over 25 years of extensive business and entrepreneurial experience, he has crafted and led transformative seminars on AI and its applications in Estonia and Latvia, empowering hundreds of professionals to effectively harness AI technologies within their organizations.

Alvaro Ager is data specialist with international experience delivering end-to-end projects across different industries. While working on marketing and sales, Alvaro had the chance to collaborate with colleagues who were developing and deploying data science models, outperforming traditional consultants with outstanding results. It was at that point when Alvaro realized the need to shift his career toward data. Since then, Alvaro has worked at international consulting and fast-growing startup companies, consistently seeking to expand his skill set and contribute to building data products and solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and foster growth.

Shahab Anbarjafari is the Director and Chief Data Scientist at PwC Finland, overseeing AI development across PwC Nordic and leading AI practices with PwC EMEA AUX and PwC Global. He is a professor at the University of Tartu, developing AI algorithms for numerous companies. He leads AI development for LHV Bank in Estonia and UK and is the founder and CEO of 3S Holding, advising companies on AI solutions. Additionally, he serves as a scientific advisor for various VCs and is an angel investor in several startups. Prof. Shahab is a renowned public speaker on generative and responsible AI.