Welcome to our first event for this year!
This event is designed to help AI professionals, students, and developers discover ways to stand out, grow their careers, and establish a strong presence in the AI field. Through expert talks and networking, you'll learn how to leverage AI expertise, personal branding, and strategic career moves to thrive in this competitive industry.
Agenda
🔹 Registration, Networking, and Refreshments (⏰ 15:00)
Take this opportunity to connect with AI enthusiasts, developers, and professionals over light refreshments before the sessions begin.
🔹 Welcome Address (⏰ 15:25)
🎤 Talk 1: Mastering Self-Promotion in the AI Field: Strategies for Career Growth and Success
🗣️ Speaker: Des O’Connor
⏰ 15:30
Abstract:
In AI, technical skills alone aren’t enough—you need to be seen, recognised, and positioned as an expert. In this session, Des O’Connor shares his insights on how to build a strong AI personal brand and stand out in the industry.
Topics include:
✅ Personal Branding for AI Professionals – How to position yourself as an expert.
✅ Career Growth Strategies – Identifying opportunities and capitalising on them.
✅ LinkedIn & Online Presence – How to showcase your expertise effectively.
✅ Breaking Into AI for Students & Career Changers – Pathways, networking, and essential skills.
✅ Advancing Within AI – How to become an industry-recognised thought leader.
Join this session to learn how to take control of your career, unlock new opportunities, and thrive in the ever-evolving AI landscape.
Speaker Bio:
Des O’Connor is an AI consultant and founder of Des O’Connor AI Consultancy, helping professionals integrate AI into their workflows for innovation and efficiency. With extensive experience in the legal, corporate, and technology sectors, Des empowers AI professionals with branding strategies and career acceleration techniques.
A sought-after speaker, he has shared insights at major AI conferences across Europe, helping technical professionals, students, and career switchers establish a strong presence in the AI industry.
🎤 Talk 2: Elevating Your AI Development Career with SAP Cloud SDK
🗣️ Speakers: Charles Dubois & Alexander Dümont
⏰ 16:15
Abstract:
Technical excellence is a major part of establishing your reputation in AI development. In this talk, Charles Dubois & Alexander Dümont will share how contributing to open-source projects and mastering SAP Cloud SDK for AI can boost your career.
Topics include:
✅ Building Intelligent Java Applications with AI – Enhancing AI capabilities using SAP Cloud SDK.
✅ Contributing to Open Source & GitHub Visibility – How developers can showcase their expertise and build a strong reputation.
✅ Optimising AI Workflows – Best practices for integrating AI into business applications.
✅ SAP Cloud Ecosystem & Career Growth – How mastering SAP tools can open doors to new opportunities.
This session is perfect for AI developers looking to level up their technical skills and gain industry recognition.
Speaker Bios:
🔹 Charles Dubois – A Java software developer at SAP, Charles specialises in SAP Cloud SDK and AI-driven integration. His passion for source code optimisation and API convenience has driven his contributions to the SAP open-source ecosystem, making him a valuable voice in cloud AI development.
🔹 Alexander Dümont – The developer lead for SAP Cloud SDK (Java), Alexander has been at SAP since 2017, troubleshooting AI applications, improving performance, and enhancing software quality. His expertise in Java development and DevOps makes him a trusted authority in optimising AI-driven cloud applications.
Closing Remarks (⏰ 17:00)
Why Attend?
✅ Learn from AI Experts – Gain actionable insights on career growth, branding, and technical expertise.
✅ Build Your Personal Brand in AI – Discover how to position yourself as a recognised expert in the field.
✅ Network with AI Enthusiasts & Professionals – Meet peers, mentors, and potential collaborators.
✅ Enhance Your Technical Skills – Learn about AI-powered Java applications and open-source collaboration.
🚀 Ready to take your AI career to the next level? Join us for an inspiring and career-transforming event!
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