About this Event
Attendance is free of charge, on a first come, first served basis.
8.30am: Registration and Breakfast
9am - 12pm: Workshop
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
Workshop speakers/facilitators:
Niro Nirmalan, Head of Digital Transformation, NatWest Group
Dr Jelena Petrovic, Associate Professor, University of Southampton Business School
In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, standing still is not an option. According to the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2024, the world’s biggest short-term threat is AI’s potential to "misinform and disinform" if used by "bad actors”.
This highly interactive half-day workshop for managers and senior leaders will provide you with an opportunity to have a constructive conversation about harnessing the potential of Generative AI (GenAI) while navigating complexities, risks, and ethical dilemmas your organisation faces in AI integration. You will leave with a deeper understanding of AI, practical tools for implementation, and the opportunity to increase your network of like-minded professionals.
Some of the topics that will be explored include:
· The paradox of AI - promise and perils.
· Synergising human and artificial intelligence: a blueprint for augmented intelligence to aid decision making and increase productivity.
· Communication protocols with AI: crafting effective prompts for tools like ChatGPT and Copilot.
· Safeguarding corporate integrity in the age of AI: protecting your organisation from information leaks and “bad actors”.
· Oversight and governance: your organisation as a connected system in establishing robust AI monitoring frameworks, including AI policy.
· Crafting your AI roadmap.
This is the first of a series of constructive conversations workshops in London provided by the University of Southampton Business School. These workshops feature guests from industry and academia and are designed to enhance the dialogue between industry and academics bridging the gap between theory and practice on areas of growing importance to organisations.
Niro Nirmalan, Head of Digital Transformation, NatWest Group
Niro Nirmalan leads digital and AI transformation at NatWest Group’s retail banking division. He has over two decades of experience in data and technology across various industries. His journey has seen him at the vanguard of several technological revolutions, from the advent of the Internet / eCommerce to the rise of mobile technology, cloud computing, and now, artificial intelligence. In his present role, Niro also heads up the retail bank’s Human-Centred Design Centre of Expertise and is an ardent advocate for the indispensable role of human creativity and discernment in the deployment of AI solutions. His leadership ethos centres around fostering a collaborative environment where both human expertise and AI capabilities are intertwined to elevate the modern workplace.
Dr Jelena Petrovic, Associate Professor at the University of Southampton Business School
Dr Jelena Petrovic is Associate Professor at the University of Southampton Business School. She is also Knowledge Transfer Editor of Human Resource Management (a Financial Times Top 50 Business Journal), and Chair of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Branch in South West London. Jelena has 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy in corporate governance and strategic international human resource management in the UK and internationally. She is actively engaged in industry collaborations and developing partnerships through design and delivery of executive development workshops, consultancy, and management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (mKTPs). Examples include Mercer (ORC Worldwide), the Guardian, BT, Park Plaza Hotels, the NHS, and Volvo Cars.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
etc.venues County Hall, Belvedere Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00