Presentation Panel
Building Business-Critical Skills for the AI-Driven Workplace
Date Friday, Nov 29 Time – RoomTiergarten I / II / III
Generative AI is reshaping the workplace, presenting both new opportunities and challenges that require updated skills. It is also offering innovative ways to address these challenges. As Learning professionals, it is essential to understand both the evolving demands and the creative solutions AI brings to the workforce.
Max Kops
Gründer & Geschäftsführer, Stella.Coach, Germany
Max Kops ist ein gefragter Experte zu den Themen Lernkultur, Lernen der Zukunft und KI. Er wurde als Vordenker auf der Titelseite des Magazins POSITION zu neuesten Lernthemen befragt und sein Unternehmen Stella wurde 2023 als Startup des Jahres in der Aus- und Weiterbildungsbranche ausgezeichnet (DALK).
Als 20-jähriger begann Max, auf Veranstaltungen von Vorständen und Führungskräften zu sprechen und wurde durch seine 4 Bestseller-Bücher als "Techie mit Menschenkenntnis" bekannt, über Medien wie beispielsweise von den Handelsblatt Fachmedien, weltweit bekannte Konferenzen wie TEDx, der LEARNTEC und europaweit vielen weiteren.
Margarita Ghulam
HR Development & Integration Expert, Urban Brussels, Belgium
Margarita is a Sociologist specializing in Labour and Environmental studies, with a focus on Climate and City Development. She is an experienced HR professional and Social Law Jurist, responsible for Learning & Development, Competence & Performance Management, Integration, and HR Digitalisation at Urban Brussels, the public service which supports the territorial development of the Brussels Capital Region. Currently, she is pursuing a Postgraduate degree in "AI for the Common Good", where she is learning to accelerate responsible digital transformation using AI. This program provides her with practical AI innovation toolkits and a holistic approach to managing AI projects.
Irina Kureichyk
Director, L&D, EPAM, Poland
Irina Kureichyk has 15+ years of experience in the Corporate Learning & Development. She is Head of the EPAM Learning & Development department with 200+ learning professionals across multiple locations, supporting learning needs of an organization with 50,000+ employees. She is also a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).
Marlo Kengen
Senior Lecturer Learning & Development in Organisations, HAN University of Applied sciences, Netherlands
Marlo Kengen MSc is an experienced Learning & Development professional with a history of working in higher education as well as corporate settings (professional services and IT). Marlo works as a senior lecturer in the undergraduate program on Learning & Development in Organisations at HAN University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands. For this program, she is jointly responsible for curriculum development, innovation and quality. She is a regular conference speaker and workshop facilitator. Also, she co-authored a book, various book chapters and articles on personalized learning, procurement of L&D, learning analytics etc.
Moderator
Geraldine Voost
Global L&D Manager, Bronkhorst High-Tech, Netherlands
Geraldine Voost is a seasoned L&D professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. With a degree in Cognitive Science, she has a deep understanding of the intersection between psychology and computing science, which she has used throughout her career to design effective and engaging learning experiences.
Geraldine has held various roles within the L&D space, including trainer, instructional designer, e-learning developer, learning technology specialist and L&D management. Her diverse experience has equipped her with the ability to understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing L&D departments of all sizes and types.
One of Geraldine's key strengths is her ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization. She understands the importance of collaborating closely with business leaders to ensure that L&D initiatives align with organizational goals and drive tangible results.
Geraldine is passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights with others, and is committed to helping L&D professionals at all levels succeed. She believes that by bridging the gap between theory and practice, L&D can create meaningful and lasting change within organizations.
Links
Unlocking Human Potential: How Personal Development Empowers Us in the Age of AI, Max Kops
The rapid development of AI and automation requires us to adapt and learn faster at work. With individualized personal development we can equip our workforce to strive and change in our work. How an AI can train and coach us to become better humans every day.
Stimulating AI Literacy in Public Sector Organizations, Margarita Ghulam
Urban Brussels, the public service that supports the territorial development of the entire Brussels Capital Region, is working to increase AI literacy by centralizing learning initiatives and collaborating with regional IT organizations and universities. The next phase involves developing AI policies, coordinating with local, regional, and European entities, and leveraging public procurement to drive responsible AI innovation while creating a tailored training program that avoids a 'one size fits all' approach.
Bridging the Gap: AI-Powered Personalized Skill Enhancement for the Future Workplace, Irina Kureichyk
Learn how EPAM’s data-driven strategy and AI application enable precise learning prioritization and personalized development, drawing from real-life examples. This session is ideal for HR, Talent Development, and L&D professionals seeking practical insights into building and sustaining skill-based organizations.