With the digital transformation almost every industry is facing right now, the need for Cybersecurity experts and Cybersecurity hygiene for home and office are on a constant rise and it remains as one of the most interesting fields to get into for its exciting tasks, the variety of paths and growth opportunities, and the chances to really make an impact.
To help you understand and explore different paths in Cybersecurity, Trend Micro are bringing in top experts to speak about their day-to-day responsibilities, the trends in the industry, and the skills necessary to succeed. We will cover everything from infrastructure to certifications!
Date/Time
Wednesday, August 25th 2021 at 10:00 AM
Agenda
Introduction to Cyber Security
Discuss trends, challenges and opportunities in the industry
Challenges for small and large organizations
How to start a career in Cyber Security
Presentation of an example of a recent High-Level attack (case study)
Panalists
Jonathan Chang, Senior Partner, Trend Forward – USA
Brook Stein, Director of Product and Business Development, Trend Micro Consumer – USA
Joahanna Hipolito, Manager of Technology Marketing, Trend Micro Research – Philippines
“What are your salary expectations?” is one of the most crucial and difficult questions to answer at an interview. It can be the difference between getting a job offer and receiving a rejection letter. You also need to make sure that you do not undersell yourself!
In this session, our Career Coach in Residence will guide you through the process of understanding your value and discussing this question at an interview.
+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.
The pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges but also created multiple opportunities. It changed how we design and build our careers, upskill, network, study, and work. It also brought about a boom in startups and interest in entrepreneurship.
In this session with Sabrina Roshan, we will discuss the opportunities for young entrepreneurs in emerging markets and how youth can be involved in organizations and the community around them.
Sabrina oversees all fundraising and deal flow, portfolio operations, advisory services and development of Good Machine’s entrepreneurs-in-residence program. She manages Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related performance indexing across the Good Machine portfolio. Supported by Schmidt Futures, Good Machine identifies social and environmental market opportunities; rapidly develops, prototypes, and field-tests product-based solutions; and incubates, finances, and spins out impact-oriented for-profit companies. As a venture studio, we create multiple companies annually to address a wide range of socio-ecological problems leveraging a core team of deeply experienced and creative leaders while recruiting diverse and extraordinary talent to lead and grow the companies into maturity.
Are you interested in Entrepreneurship and do you have an Idea that you want to turn into a product and business? Join us in this special Expert Session with Roberto Croci, Managing Director at Microsoft for Startups in the Middle East and Africa region.
Topics of Discussion
How Microsoft for startups support aspiring entrepreneurs
Turning graduation projects and hobbies into products
With over 20 years’ experience working for the likes of Microsoft and Google, Roberto Croci’s passion lies in innovation, startups and PEOPLE. Relationship driven, he has bridged the gap between corporates and startups across more than 20 countries, helping them develop real solutions that solve real world problems.
A leading innovator in developing ecosystems where startups thrive, Roberto’s expertise and a candid approach has kept him in demand with major tech companies throughout his career.
Are you new to Localized? Join our weekly office hours to learn how to make the most out of the platform and gain valuable tips about completing your profile, applying for jobs on Localized, following channels and engaging and connecting with our experts.
Join us to connect with our community, discuss challenges, and share success stories!
An Informational Interview is an informal conversation you can have with people working in an organization or an area you’re interested in. These conversations are helpful in:
Gaining relevant and useful insights about the industry/organization and realities of what to expect
Being better prepared for the job and knowing what are the skills you need to improve on or develop
Initiating a professional relationship and helps you in expanding your network
In this session, our Career Coach in Residence will guide you through the process of selecting the right people and conducting informational interviews that will help you in deciding if this job is right for you.
+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.
Thanks to complex and sophisticated ATSs that save employers valuable time and resources, the chances of getting your CV reviewed by recruiters are slim. It takes more than “keywords” to make sure your CV gets across. In this session with our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub, we will discuss how to tailor your CV and make it Bot-Friendly.
+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.
The EFMD Annual Conference has been designed for all those interested in management education and development. It brings together EFMD members, companies, educational institutions and other associations, offering various perspectives and discussions on the conference theme.
PROGRAM
Chaired by: Nicole Kleyn, Dean, Executive Education, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, NL
Cancellations must be confirmed in writing. If EFMD receives notice of your withdrawal before 1 October 2021, a cancellation fee of €90,75 for administrative costs will be charged. Thereafter, we regret that we are unable to refund any fees. However, in such cases substitutes are welcome at no extra cost as long as EFMD conference secretariat receives notification of the name, title and address of the substitute.
Also note that if we haven’t received your payment (or proof of payment) before the start of the conference, you will not have access to the online conference platform.
Be part of a vibrant hub of exchange, learning, collaboration and discussion by submitting a student performance for GBSN Beyond.
The arts are a universal language. While they appear in different formats and genres, the arts have the power to connect every individual, every community, every nation across the globe. The arts allow us to overcome the barriers of language and geography, and unite us around the healing and joy it brings.
GBSN Beyond: Virtual ConferenceReimagined utilizes a versatile events platform to convene members of business, academia, and civil society to collectively tackle some of the complex problems our societies across the globe are facing. GBSN Beyond features three parallel track experiences during the month of October leading up to a 3-day virtual conference, November 15-17. These tracks engage Learners, Educators, and Leaders. Each parallel track includes a core learning experience with various sessions, networking opportunities and workshops. The virtual conference will feature keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, workshops, and networking activities that generally focus on four themes: humanitarian logistics, climate change, healthcare, and human rights.
GBSN Beyond provides attendees numerous opportunities for engagement, and we as an organization have always prided ourselves on delivering unique and innovative experiences. Entertainment has always been a priority. This year, GBSN Beyond will feature a Music. Art. Heals. Performance Series. Through this Performance Series, we hope to overcome barriers of language, religion, culture, and geography, and unite our global audience around the healing and joy performing arts brings.
These performances will be highlighted throughout the entire GBSN Beyond event experience. This includes the parallel tracks in the month of October and during the Virtual Conference Nov 15-17.
Help us bring performing arts to our global audience.
Submission Categories
Because of the virtual nature of this year’s conference, artists are encouraged to submit their work in one of the following categories:
Submissions should consider the following guidelines:
20-30 minutes in length
Between 2-4 performances included in the collective. Diversity in talent and style is encouraged.
Properly edited, produced and recorded with multiple camera angles
Chosen “Category 1” performances will receive a stipend estimated between $400 – $800 for the entire team of artists and complimentary passes to the virtual conference.
Performance Category 2: Live Video Performance
Submissions should consider the following guidelines:
Performances chosen will be performed via livestream from performer’s location(s) through GBSN’s conference platform
Performances chosen can be performed to one or multiple cameras, i.e. multiple people in multiple locations
10-12 minutes or less in length
Chosen “Category 2” projects will receive a stipend estimated between $200 – $300 and complimentary all-access passes to the virtual conference.
Performance Category 3: Single Location and Solo Short
Submissions should consider the following guidelines:
Projects chosen will be performed via livestream from a single location through conference platform
Projects chosen will be performed to one camera, i.e. a single individual or multiple people in a single location
5-8 minutes maximum in length
Solo pieces of any format including: Stand-up comedy, Solo Performance Artist, Live Poetry, Web-Cam Style, Documentary Style, etc.
Multiple artist pieces of any format including: drama, comedy, musical theatre, etc.
Chosen “Category 3” performances will receive an estimated stipend between $75 – $175.
Performance Category 4: Outside the Box
Submitted if all three (3) other categories do not fit for your performance.
If your piece doesn’t fit in any box, then submit here and create your own!
Chosen “Category 4” projects will receive a stipend commensurate with other stipends given and complimentary all-access passes to the virtual conference.
Together at Home
The GBSN Beyond Team dances along to The Mortimers & The Ex Vampires Group from Monash University in Australia at the Awards Ceremony during the 2020 Conference.
Monash University, Australia
Chor Der Leuphana University, Germany
Goa Institute of Management, India
How to Submit a Performance
Performances should be submitted through this online form. Submission must include the following:
Performance Title
Performance Category
Brief description of performance submission (500 word max)
Name(s), contact information of Performer(s) and name of Institution. If submitting a group performance, please indicate one main point of contact
Artist’s Statement describing the applicant’s philosophy and vision (1-2 paragraphs)
Biographies for artistic personnel (1-2 paragraphs)
Links to websites, as applicable
Performance File and/or Samples (Accepted file formats include word document for written submission, .mp4 file for video submission, .mp3 file for audio only submission)
Additional Details
Performers can submit more than one performance submission. Every effort will be made to ensure diversity is represented in the performances selected.
GBSN reserves the right to recommend changes to performances upon consultation with performers.
Performers must provide consent to conference organizers to publish the performance on the Hubb platform and to share the performance online.
Important Dates & Deadlines
19 July, 2021 – Call for Performances Opens
20 September, 2021 – Call for Performances Closes
22 September, 2021 – Selected Performers are Notified
These are the first of their kind on the continent of Africa. The first ever Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation was launched in June 2021 and the first Master’s programme kicks off in January 2022.
Course Description
The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School aims to build the skills of future leaders in philanthropy and related fields. This programme is designed for students or professionals seeking specialisation.
Course Basics
Duration: One year, modular format
Qualifications: Postgraduate
Programme structure: 1 year
Study mode: Online
Academic category: Specialist degree
Elective course streams: Philanthropy and Fundraising in African Educational Institutions, Philanthropic Foundations, Innovations in Philanthropy, Philanthropy and Public Policy
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7). Non-degreed individuals with working experience will be considered in exceptional cases.
Working experience an advantage but not a requirement.
A level of competence in Maths and English equivalent to the SA NSC level.
Candidates may be required to undergo the WBS admission test.
Application Process
Only online applications are accepted. Click on top right-hand corner on the Wits website: Online Applications.
Please ensure that all information is correct and that you have uploaded everything on the checklist (refer to brochure).
Should your application be successful an amount of R15 000 will be payable on acceptance. This amount is non-refundable and will be offset against the registration fee payable in your first year.
