Is AI Revolutionising Careers and Employability in Ireland?

Itinerary:
10am – 10.55am – Registration, tea/coffee and pastries on arrival, and opportunity to network with colleagues and vendors
11.00am – Welcome address
11.10am – 11.45am – Poster viewing and networking
11.45am – 1.15pm – Keynote and panel discussion
1.15pm – 2pm – Networking lunch
2pm – 3pm – Round table collective intelligence discussions and close

Keynote speaker: Danny Mizra, Lead Consultant/Head of Talent Team at Coventry University

Panel Members:

• Danny Mizra
• Rebecca Roper, Expert Advisor for Teaching and Learning, HEA: Student Success
• Oscar Lyons, Head of Virtual Reality, Cappfinity

Collective intelligence discussions around the following themes: (TBC)
• Changing Employability Landscape?
• How is AI impacting the work we do?
• How can AI empower us as Career Professionals?
• AI platforms – what are good for what?
• Preparing Students and Graduates for AI Specific Careers
• Academic Integrity and ethical considerations

We invite you to attend this panel discussion which will provide an opportunity for all attendees to engage, discuss and explore innovative ideas that can shape our service delivery and best practice. You will also have an opportunity to view posters for the shortlisted AHECS Awards submissions.

Keynote speaker: Danny Mirza

Danny, The Lead Consultant of Talent Team at Coventry University (London Hub) and is a Tech-Savvy Career Development Professional in the UK Higher Education Sector, known for his expertise in career branding, marketing, and engagement through innovative technologies like GenAI tools and applications. The AI Guy in the HE Careers sector right, with webinars/sessions for nearly 13+ universities in the UK around the topic of Gen AI X Careers. Hence, he is one of the leading voices on the use of Gen AI for Career Development not just in the UK but has also done workshops with Research Impact Canada (RIC) and Careers Industry Council of Australia (CICA) on the same topic.

Date: Thursday 24 April 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm (registration from 10am)
Location: National College of Ireland, Spencer Dock, North Wall, Dublin, D01 N6P6

All are welcome attend – registration will be via your Head of Service
Collective intelligence discussions
Networking
Lunch included