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The Fall 2024 edition of the Tech Trends Speaker Series highlights three critical topics for professionals navigating today's fast-evolving tech landscape. Participants will explore strategies for managing systems in complex environments using the Cynefin framework, learn how to build and manage end-to-end analytics systems, and address the challenges and opportunities of intellectual property in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and data science. Each one-hour online event will offer fresh insights and practical tools that participants can integrate into their professional work. Every session includes a Q&A portion, providing an opportunity for participants to engage with the speakers and share experiences enriching their professional and academic portfolios.
Event 1: Navigating Complex Systems: Augmenting Technology With Human Insight
Date: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Time: 12 – 1 p.m. EST
Delivery Mode: Online
Language of Delivery: English
This session will explore the intricacies of managing ordered, complex, and chaotic systems. You will learn how to identify the type of system you are working with and adjust your approach accordingly. This talk will cover three types of logic—deductive, inductive, and abductive—and emphasize the crucial role of intuition in managing human systems.
Expect to gain insights into inattention blindness and its impact on detecting threats and opportunities, particularly in complex system environments. The introduction of the Cynefin framework will provide you with a structured approach to decision-making. You will also learn about three types of data and how they inform the understanding of systems.
This session stresses that human systems cannot be analyzed using purely predictive models. Instead, it will focus on fostering awareness and responsiveness to real-world dynamics. You will leave equipped with practical heuristics for mapping and influencing organizational culture, empowering you to navigate complexity with confidence.
Join us to transform your understanding of system dynamics and enhance your decision-making strategies!
Speaker
Marc Delesclefs
Marc Delesclefs is an expert in managing complex adaptive systems, with extensive experience gained during his strategic planning work at Transport for London, where he led initiatives aimed at influencing the behaviour of a major city. His practical knowledge is complemented by a deep understanding of complexity science, which he developed while leading a team that created online courses at Ď㽶ĘÓƵ, diving into subjects such as complexity, organizational theory, and project management. Throughout his career, Marc Delesclefs has successfully combined technical and human aspects, directing high-impact socio-cultural change programs. His versatile approach and leadership style, characterized by openness and empathy, empower teams to navigate and implement effective strategies within complex systems.
In addition to his professional background, Marc is:
- A lecturer at the School of Management Sciences at the Université du Québec à Montréal
- A board member of the Fertile Soils Fund (non-profit organization)
- The former president of the Board of Directors of Vélo Québec Association (non-profit organization) from 2015 to 2021
- A former member of the Customer Service Committee of the Société de transport de Montréal from 2015 to 2017
Event 2: The Perfect Analytics System: How It Works and How to Build It
Date: Monday, November 18th
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST
Delivery Mode: Online
Language of Delivery: English
This webinar will guide you through the process of developing an end-to-end analytics system. You will learn about each stage of the project and gain a deeper understanding of data analytics, surpassing the insights typically held by specialists. By the end of this session, you will have a comprehensive grasp of how to build and manage a complete analytics system, from start to finish.
Agenda
- Introduction to the example project
- How an analytics system is built:
a. Audit
b. Working with databases
c. Gathering dashboard requirements
d. Creating reports
e. Data visualization - Practical applications
a. Where and when a system like this can be implemented
b. Industry use cases and real-world scenarios - Insights and tips
- Audience Q&A
Speaker
Nick Valiotti
With over 13 years of experience in analytics, Nick Valiotti has worked with major players in e-commerce, telecom, and even an American startup. For the past five years, he has focused on building his own data consulting agency, Valiotti Analytics, where he helps digital enterprises and startups—like Worldcoin, Mentorshow, and Wing—develop cutting-edge analytics stacks.
Nick also holds a Master's degree in Analytics and a Ph.D., having defended his thesis on neural network models for evaluating business metrics.
When he is not consulting or researching, you will find him playing tennis or exploring his home base on the island of Cyprus.
Event 3: Leveraging Intellectual Property in Data-Driven Innovation: Opportunities and Risks
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Time: 12 – 1 p.m. EST
Delivery Mode: Online
Language of Delivery: English
In today's fast-evolving, data-driven landscape, protecting intellectual property (IP) is vital for organizations involved in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and data science. This webinar will delve into the key IP opportunities and challenges in these fields. You will learn how to strategically leverage IP to enhance innovation, address issues such as data ownership and patentability, and navigate legal uncertainties in AI.
The session includes real-world case examples and practical insights, making it essential for anyone working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and data.
Agenda
- Introduction: Overview of the session and key goals
- The role of IP in technology & innovation: how IP drives technological innovation, particularly in data analytics, data science, and AI
- Opportunities in data-driven sectors: strategies for leveraging IP to gain competitive advantages
- Risks and challenges: IP-related risks, including data ownership and patentability of AI inventions, and legal uncertainties
- Audience Q&A
Speaker
Martin A. Bader
Martin A. Bader, Ph. D., is a Full Professor of Technology Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt (THI), a Lecturer at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), and has served as Adjunct Professor at Ď㽶ĘÓƵ since October 2024. Professor Bader is a Swiss and European Patent Attorney and a representative before the Unified Patent Court. He is the founder and managing director of BGW IP GmbH St. Gallen, specializing in intellectual property (IP) and innovation management advisory.
Previously Vice President and Chief Intellectual Capital Officer at Infineon Technologies, Professor Bader is a recognized IP strategist and long-term IAM Strategy 300 appointee. He also serves as a mediator for the WIPO Mediation Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution and sits on the editorial boards of key journals.
Professor Bader's well-known publications include the best-sellers Patent Management and Intellectual Property Management for Start-ups.
