About this Event
This forum is designed to help our students and local businesses understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of work. Bringing together industry professionals and academic experts, the event will explore how organisations are adopting AI, how careers are evolving, and the opportunities emerging across a wide range of sectors.
You will gain practical insights from employers and AI specialists, helping them develop a better understanding of the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-enabled workplace.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A session. Alternatively, you can submit your questions in advance as part of the registration process.
Please note: This is an in-person event only and will not be streamed online or recorded.
Venue
Buckingham Building, Room 1.01 (Lecture Theatre)
Lion Terrace
Portsmouth
PO1 3HE
PANEL MEMBER:
Becky Lodge is a technology leader, entrepreneur and management consultant, whose work sits where artificial intelligence, public policy and social mobility meet. She is recognised among Computer Weekly’s Top 50 Most Influential UK Tech Leaders and Women in Data’s © ‘Twenty in Data and Tech’ award winners 2025. She has spoken at Parliament on diversity, equity and inclusion and works with the UK Tech All-Party Parliamentary Group and collaborates with the Business AI Alliance and the House of Lords.
As a published Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, she is a contributor to the Society’s ‘ pocketbook, alongside luminaries such as Sir Richard Curtis and Helen Fielding, launched in the presence of its President, HRH The Princess Royal. Over three decades in commercial international STEM leadership starting in F1; she has delivered more than £0.5 billion in sales. She is the founder of award winning Desk2Educate, an AI platform widening access to employment and self-employment for neurodiverse youth.
PANEL MEMBER:
is a Senior Product Manager at Netwrix Corporation, with extensive experience in technology, product development, and digital innovation. With a background in Computer Network Management from Southampton University, James has built a career at the intersection of business strategy and technology, helping organisations develop products that solve complex challenges. He is passionate about emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, and enjoys exploring how innovation is transforming the future of work and business.
PANEL MEMBER:
is Professor of Information Systems Management at the University of Portsmouth. His research focuses on the social, behavioural and organisational aspects of emerging technologies and their implications for individuals, organisations and society. More recently, his work has focused on the social and ethical challenges of artificial intelligence, including responsible AI, trust in AI systems, human-AI interaction, and the implications of Generative AI for employees and organisations. He has published extensively in leading international journals and is actively involved in industry-focused research and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping organisations and the future of work.
PANEL MEMBER:
is Head of School for Organisations, Systems and People at the University of Portsmouth. With extensive experience spanning higher education, operations management, and business leadership, Chris specialises in service quality, continuous improvement, and organisational performance. A respected academic and practitioner, he is passionate about innovation, leadership, and enhancing the student and business experience. Chris brings valuable insight into how organisations can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
ORGANISED & MODERATED BY:
is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems Management and Course Lead at the University of Portsmouth. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, people, and organisations, with particular interests in human-technology interaction, creativity, responsible technology, and digital transformation. With academic and research experience spanning the UK, Malaysia, and Pakistan, Aamir brings a global perspective on how emerging technologies are reshaping business and society. For this event, Aamir will serve as the moderator, guiding the discussion and facilitating audience engagement with our expert panel.
Event venue & nearby stays
Buckingham Building, Buckingham Building, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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