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Women in Big Data Germany (Berlin, Munich and NRW chapters) and Switzerland are thrilled to organize this speed mentoring event.

Join us live on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, from 19:00 to 20:45 CET for an empowering experience featuring an insightful talk on 'Why We Do What We Do,' held by Naima Hassan, a distinguished Corporate Leader and Career Coach. Following the talk, engage in a dynamic mentor session where you’ll receive personalized guidance from experienced professionals in the fields of Big Data and AI. To close the event, Neil Metzler, an experienced Career Coach will provide additional insights and inspiration for your career advancement and transition. This event is designed to boost your confidence and offer valuable guidance for your career.

Kindly take a few minutes to complete this mentee sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NuPrR0LOyAnEDZGaTOVkdanpNbhotQbB_5gekaLF2Po

You will receive a placeholder in your calendar and link to the event by email at the beginning of October.

Overall flow of the event: - Welcome (10 min) - Keynote speaker: Naima Hassan - “Why We Do What We Do." (30 min) - Mentor/mentees breakout rooms (30 min) - Closing up Keynote: Neil Metzler (15 min) - Feedback (10 min)

Your participation as a mentee is invaluable to both you and us, to make this event successful.

Not a member of Women in Big Data yet? Both women and men can join us for free: https://www.womeninbiadata.org/membership/

This event is in collaboration with SkillStruct. More information on SkillStruct can be found here.

Event Abstract In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and redefining the future of work, staying ahead requires more than just awareness; it demands proactive preparation. This event, "Preparing for the AI Revolution: A Career Guide in Education and Innovation," is designed to equip professionals, students, and educators with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the AI revolution, where Tech Engineer and Skillstruct Founder Michael Olatokun will share insights into the evolving job market, emerging career opportunities, and the essential skills required for success. This event will cover a range of topics including:

• An overview of key trends and developments in AI and their implications for the future of work. • Career opportunities in AI and technology, highlighting roles and industries most affected by AI advancements. • Essential technical and soft skills needed to excel in AI-driven environments. • Practical tips for building a successful AI career. • The ethical considerations and responsibilities of AI professionals. • The importance of continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies. • The impact of AI on traditional careers and strategies for reskilling and adaptation. • Predictions for the future workplace and preparing for new roles in an AI-dominated world.

Why should you attend?: Whether you are an aspiring AI enthusiast, a sceptic or someone keen on understanding the future of work, this event offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate the AI revolution. Embrace the future with confidence and innovation as we explore the intersection of AI, education, and career development.

After the lunch/interlude, we will also, be doing a round of speed mentoring for the student attendees and a round table discussion for the educators and curious minds to deep dive into the conversation from the morning.

Agenda:

9:30 – 10:30 Doors open (10:30 Event starts). 10:30 to 11:00 Introduction from Speaker, Facilitators and Microsoft Crew 11:00 to 13:00 Talk + Quiz 13:00 to 14:00 Lunch/Interlude 14:00 to 15:30 Round table 14:00 to 15:30 Speed Mentoring 15:30 to 16:00 Event wrap up and close.

This event provides individual career advice and offers and opportunity to ask any questions in 1 on 1 sessions with professionals. If you are a beginner or someone who wants to grow in their role, you might find the right mentor to get some bite-sized advice to help you towards your goals.

✍️ Event description This Speed Mentoring event is inspired by Speed Dating: Career advice and mentorship, but without any commitment. The mentors offer multiple limited time windows for 1 on 1 conversations with mentees. The mentees get to ask any questions regarding their professional growth.

The event shall provide a safe space for people getting into the industry or trying to improve their careers where they can ask any questions and get support.

This event does not promise a long-term mentoring relationship. Any relationship beyond this evening is up to the individuals.

And while you wait for your mentoring slot, join a group discussion on tech, career or personal growth topics!

🏢 Location We are kindly hosted by Deloitte and there will be snacks and drinks available.

⏰ Agenda 18:30 Doors open + sign up for one or more mentoring slots 19:00 Intro and welcome 19:10 Mentoring & discussion rounds start 20:40 Sessions end

🗣 Mentors

Camila Coello Merino - Frontend developer & accessibility expert Olivia Maly - Team Lead & Data scientist Dr. Florian Schmidt - IT Architect Vardan Torosyan - Senior Engineering Manager Anna Honchar - Senior Software Tester Durdona Juraeva - Frontend developer & AI enthusiast Meike Pollakowski - Senior Software Engineer Zahra Beigi - Senior Product Designer Leonor Oliveira - Backend / Platform engineer Alcione Ribeiro - Junior frontend engineer & Youtuber John Ford - Lead Platform engineer Rachel Sleet - Senior Software Engineer Anzhelika Kurbatova - Manager Nurgun Rafizade: Solution Engineer/Consultant

🏢 About Deloitte Deloitte, renowned for its innovation and commitment to diversity, invites professionals and graduates to an exclusive networking event hosted by its Cloud Transformation and Systems Engineering department. Whether it's strategy formulation or hands-on implementation, Deloitte offers a platform to explore the forefront of business and technology innovation while fostering valuable connections and mentorship opportunities. The event also introduces Deloitte's DiveIn Trainee Program, offering graduates a 5-month opportunity to dive into Cloud & Data and Consulting topics, alongside earning certifications from leading cloud hyperscalers.

👋 About Us Stay in touch with the community! Join our Slack: https://bit.ly/WomenCodersBerlinSlack We are a local community dedicated to empowering diverse women to excel in technology career. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events. We help you build the skills you need to raise your professional profile and achieve greater career success.

💗 Code of Conduct We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who participates in our events. Our events aim to empower diverse women and we welcome everyone who identifies as a woman or another underrepresented group in tech or an ally. We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct for our events: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/

📸 Media Consent We may be taking photos of this event for social media posts. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the organizers at the event know. We will make sure to respect your privacy.