Event Overview
Digital Transformation enhances an organizationâs operations to deliver greater value to its customers and stakeholders and it also improves the customer experience and the relationship they have with the organizationâs brand. This is achieved by the integration of innovative technologies into every aspect of the business.
With Digital Transformation also comes a cultural change that requires organizations to innovate, challenge the status quo, experiment, and continually assess and monitor for improvements đ
What does that mean for students, recent graduates, and early career professionals? What opportunities does Digital Transformation bring and how can they enter the field? Join this Expert Session with Rami Kichli, Vice President, Gulf & Levant at Software AG to learn:
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Digital Transformation applications, trends, impact, and opportunities
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The employment landscape around Digital Transformation
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How to start a career in the field and how to switch from different industries
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Essential skills and what recruiters look for in fresh talents
About Rami Kichli:
Rami Kichli is the Vice-President for Software AG in the Gulf and Levant. He brings to Software AG a strong track record of building businesses with his strategic vision while also integrating sales and marketing to achieve revenue growth. He oversees business operations, talent and ventures and steers the profitability requirements of the business as determined by the strategic plans.
Rami also navigates the branding and marketing function for the region in tandem with its global positioning. He works closely in line with each countryâs national vision across the region by developing strong alliances while also tapping into newer market segments. Prior to joining the company, he worked at leading technology firms such as SAP, Cisco and several other multinationals in the region.
Date & Time
Monday , January 24th, 2022
- 10:00am Washington D.C.
- 3:00pm London
- 4:00pm Geneva
- 5:00pm Cape Town
- 8:30 pm Mumbai
- 11:00pm Singapore
Registration
Login or Create a Localized Account. Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.
DATE
Sunday 26 December
18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Zoom
The purpose of informational interviews is to gather information about a companyâs culture, career paths, mission and values, and the services or products they offer. The goal of these interviews is not to get the job but to understand if the company fits your interests, career goals, and personality.
Join this Career Development Workshop with our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub, to develop the skills you need for informational interviews and what important questions to ask.
Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.
About Iyad:
+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. Learn more about Iyad: https://www.localized.world/users/27/iyad-uakoub
DATE
Tuesday 21 December
18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Zoom
With IoT and automation on the rise, big data is being captured to help streamline personalization and customization services. In order to get faster results, be precise and remain effective, humans need machines to support them in data management.
This rapid growth will require more artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools and will therefore require more humans to run them. Careers like data scientists, AI engineers, AI architects, software engineers and software developers are all roles that touch the AI and ML.
In this session with Christophe Zoghbi, Founder & CEO at Zaka, will be discussing career paths, opportunities, challenges, and ethics in Artificial Intelligence. His company is on a mission to democratize artificial intelligence in the MENA region and beyond. Learn more about his community driven approach to big tech and what you can do to prepare yourself for a career in the field.
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About Christophe
Christophe is a Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Software development and various fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Heâs the Founder & CEO of Zaka, an Artificial Intelligence consulting company that aims to develop the AI sector in the MENA community and abroad. He is also the Founder & President of Beirut AI, the applied Artificial Intelligence community in Lebanon, where he organizes community events and technical workshops to help people understand and apply AI.
DATE
Sunday 19 December
18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Zoom
Connecting and networking with recruiters that you donât know is an art and there are certain DOs and DONTs when connecting with any industry professional.
In previous Career Development Workshops, we demonstrated ways of connecting and networking with recruiters, in this session we will discuss how NOT to approach recruiters and demonstrate some examples that will leave you without a response.
Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.
*About Iyad:*
+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.
DATE
Wednesday 15 December
17:00 GMT / 12:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Zoom
Did you know that Jeff Bezos (Founder – Amazon), Kevin Systrom (Founder – Instagram) and Marissa Mayer (CEO – Yahoo) all started as Product Managers?!
Product Managers are one of the most in demand jobs in the future-of-work! Companies like Microsoft, Uber and Amazon are all looking for Product Managers to join their company right now! To be successful, you need a combination of hard and soft skills, you also need to understand the industry youâre working in and the upcoming trends, often times more than you need to understand a product.
Devangi Vivrekar, Senior Product Manager at Udacity will touch on subjects like getting more experience, how to continue developing your skills, the difference between product manager positions and what attributes will make you the most successful. This session will be live which means you have the chance to ask questions you wonât find the answers to on Google.
Discover how Product Managers use data, how they identify needs for the business and how they work on improving their products by involving and engaging their different stakeholders.
Here’s what you will learn:
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What it means to be a Product Manager
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How to start a career in Product Management After Graduation
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What are the different types of Product Managers?
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What does a typical day for a Product Manager look like?
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How do you know if a Product Manager role is right for you?
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What recruiters are looking for when hiring fresh talent
Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.
About Devangi:
Devangi Vivrekar is a mission-driven product management leader from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is currently a Sr. Product Manager at Udacity, building a digital education platform to train the worldâs workforce in the careers of the future. She has also worked on the product teams at Dropbox and Intuit, and she started her full-time career as an APM. Outside of work, Devangi enjoys coaching aspiring PMs as they transition to their first product role, and helping early-career PMs get their next dream product role.
DATE
Sunday 12 December
18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Zoom
Following up after an interview can be the difference between getting the job and not. Many people are not aware of the rules of following up such as:
đ How long to wait before following up
đ What you should say in your follow up
đ If you should follow up if you donât hear back
đ What you should NOT say in a follow up
While waiting for a response can feel long, following-up is part of the process and can be the difference between getting a second interview or not making any progress with your application.
In this workshop, our Career Coach-in-Residence, Iyad Uakoub, will demonstrate how you can follow-up respectfully, get more responses, and stand out during the hiring process.
About Iyad:
+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.
DATE
Sunday 5 December
18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM ET
LOCATION
Zoom
It is estimated that over 80% of job seekers say that their network has helped them find jobs; thatâs why you should always have your âelevator pitchâ ready. After all, you never know who that person you ran into knows or what opportunities they can connect you with.
SO how do you prepare a short elevator pitch and highlight your skills, experience, and career objectives when introducing yourself in a formal or informal setting? Our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub will answer this question and share his insights on:
- Storytelling and personal Elevator Pitch
- Making sure your introduction resonates with your contacts
- Asking for referrals and generating job leads
About Iyad
+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.
Are you interested in working on a variety of challenging issues in the global economy? Do you want to make an impact on the well-being of people around the world?
A career at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) could be the right move for you! Aside from benefits, insurance, work life balance and a competitive salary the IFC offers you the unique opportunity to work on finding solutions for problems in developing countries.
In this session youâll meet the HR representatives from the IFC (the people hiring đ) to learn about career opportunities, different career paths based on your interests and what skill sets will help you stand out.
đ¨This is a LIVE session which means youâll have the unique chance to ask questions related to your personal experiences. Youâll hear about:
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International work opportunities at the IFC
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Individual journeys and personal growth stories
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Work culture, values and mission of the IFC
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How you can be a successful candidate
About The International Finance Corporation (IFC):
IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries. We achieve this by creating new markets, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise. In doing so, we create jobs and raise living standards, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Our work supports the World Bank Groupâs twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. IFC was founded in 1956 on a bold idea: that the private sector has the potential to transform developing countries. Since then weâve expanded to more than 100 countries, coining the term âemerging marketsâ and pioneering new markets such as sustainable bonds.
To register, login to your Localized profile under GBSN’s membership.
The Private Sector Development (PSD) Research Network invites you to its 2-day annual conference on âPrivate Enterprises in a Green Recovery’, on 9th and 10th December 2021.
Join us online for a discussion of issues facing firms in low- and middle-income countries as the focus shifts from immediate survival to long-term sustainability. Hear experts present the latest research on topics related to a green recovery, debate on the role of Development Finance Institutions, and discuss the future research agenda.
Date & Time
Day 1 – Thursday, December 9th, 2021, 9 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Day 2 – Friday, December 10th, 2021, 9 AM – 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Agenda
View the full agenda here.
Registration
There will be dedicated sessions to discuss research on topics such as sustainable management, green innovation and sustainable investing, as well as dialogue sessions on COP26 and panel discussions to exchange ideas on future research. Â
Questions?
Please contact:Â conference2021@psdresearchnetwork.com
The Association of African Business Schools (AABS) welcomes deans, directors, and senior administrators from African business schools and beyond to participate in the first virtual AABS African Deans and Directors Forum on 24 November 2021.
This dynamic forum will allow participants to network and discuss ideas that will have a long-term impact on African higher education and their campuses.
The Deans and Directors Forum is dedicated to delivering diverse perspectives from prominent speakers who have first-hand experience adopting innovative and creative practices in higher education. Participants will not only be able to interact with our panel of experts, but they will also be able to network and learn from one another.
Registration
This event is for Deans, Directors and senior administrators from African business schools and/or leading Africa Centers or Initiatives for Universities based outside of Africa. Please click below to register.
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact communication@aabschools.com
