Is Generative AI Our Friend Or Not? - Young Professionals Network
Following our successful launch, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) is back with its second event! Join us at IE University as we explore one of the most defining themes of our time: Is Generative AI Our Friend Or Not?
“What do I, as a young professional, need to know about generative AI?”
We have all heard stories of how AI in general, and generative AI in particular, boost performance. Yet, recent Fortune articles suggest an "AI productivity paradox" proposing that AI actually makes us work more, not less, and puts a significant strain on employee workload.
On April 16th, in collaboration with IE Business School, we are hosting a discussion to examine this shift. We are joined by Dr. Rana Farag, Head of Google Cloud AI (EMEA-S), to explore the practical impact of these technologies.
Our conversation will focus on a question every young professional and entrepreneur must face: "What do I need to know about generative AI right now?" Given the rapid pace of these advancements, we believe it is essential to frequently revisit and update our understanding of the field.
A fireside chat with Rana Farag
The evening features a fireside-format chat between Dr. Rana Farag and Mikko Ketokivi (Professor at IE Business School), followed by commentary from Johanna Jacobsson (Adjunct Professor at IE Law School and Founder of Lawcrosse).
After the chat, we invite you to stay for refreshments to connect with the YPN community. It is a great opportunity to meet fellow young professionals and our speakers, and to continue the discussion in a more relaxed setting.
Guest Speakers
Dr. Rana Farag
Dr. Rana Farag holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Carlos III and an MBA from IE Business School. She has managed global AI product portfolios, scaled multiple tech startups. She is currently the Head of Google Cloud AI (EMEA-S)
Johanna Jakobsson
Adjunct Professor at IE Law School and the CEO/Founder of Lawcrosse, a legal consultancy
Moderator
Mikko Ketokivi
Professor of Operations Management and Organization Design at IE University.
Event Details
The event takes place at IE University on April 16th.
The event is free of charge but requires registration
When you register, you can also submit questions you would like Rana, Johanna, and Mikko to address in their conversation and commentary.