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Schedule
- 14:00-14:30
- Session 1
- Dublin City University, Q303
Prof Michael Dowling - Developing an AI Financial Assistant for your Company
We will use a Generative AI model to create a functional financial assistant that is capable of answering personalised questions about your company and analysing your financial position.
- 14:30-15:45
- Session 2
- Dublin City University, Q303
Eric Weaver - Using Custom GPTs to Boost Sales
Delve into the realm of scripting for ChatGPT and crafting custom GPTs tailored to your business. Whether you're aiming to enhance your company's website or sales tool, learn to navigate the process and ensure your tool is accessible and practical. This workshop will show a real-world use of a custom GPT to create a sales bot and help you in kickstarting your own.
- 14:30-15:45
- Session 3
- Dublin City University, Q304
Alistair Croll - Lean Analytics
Lean analytics is a data-driven approach to measuring and improving the efficiency of a business or startup by focusing on key metrics that matter most for growth. In this workshop, participants will delve into the principles of lean analytics, exploring how to identify and track meaningful metrics to make informed decisions. Attendees will learn how to apply lean analytics to optimise their business processes and achieve sustainable success.
- 14:30-15:45
- Session 4
- Colm Delves Experience Room
Hands-On Introduction to VR
The Colm Delves Leadership Lab is a creative learning space in DCU Business School. The Lab offers visitors an opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills through cutting-edge virtual reality and telepresence technologies. Using Oculus Quest 2 devices, participants take part in instructor-led workshops and practise a variety of leadership-specific transversal skills based on an experiential learning approach.
- 16:00-16:10
- HG20, DCU Nursing Building
DigiAdvance Accelerator Workshop Kick-Off
Welcome Reception with Prof Theo Lynn and Dr Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl, and launch of the DigiAdvance Report, 'Digital Talent in Europe,' by Dr Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl.
- 16:10
- Eric Weaver
- HG20, DCU Nursing Building
A Time Traveller’s Take on the Future of Food
Take a humorous look at food waste, food insecurity, and how digital technologies are reducing cost, waste, and risk with Eric Weaver, CEO of Transparent Path, Former VP of Customer Experience Practice at XEROX, and Former Chief Social Officer at IPG Mediabrands.
- 16:50
- Bobby Healy
- HG20, DCU Nursing Building
The Future of Last Mile Delivery
With Bobby Healy, CEO of Manna Aero, Formerly of Car Trawler.
- 17:20-17:40
- Coffee, Tea, & Snacks
- HG20, DCU Nursing Building
Break & Networking
- 17:40-18:20
- Alistair Croll
- HG20, DCU Nursing Building
Lean Analytics
With Alistair Croll, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of 'Lean Analytics.'
- 18:20-18:50
- Kathy Taylor
- HG20, DCU Nursing Building
Kathy Taylor
Dean of the Collins College of Business, Former Mayor of Tulsa, Co-owner of National Car Rental
- 18:50
- HG20, DCU Nursing Building
Panel Discussion
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Advancing Digital Skills in the SME Sector
The DigiAdvance Accelerator Workshop
The DigiAdvance Accelerator Workshop is a collaborative initiative by the DigiAdvance project, DCU Studio, DCU Business School, and the Irish Institute of Digital Business. The workshop is designed to bring together industry professionals and academic experts for a dynamic session of talks, discussions, demonstrations, debates, and panels.
This workshop is focused on empowering business leaders to effectively leverage digital technologies, provides valuable networking and mentoring opportunities for SME leaders, and hopes to foster innovation and informed decision-making through knowledge sharing.
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DigiAdvance
The DigiAdvance project aims to address digital skills gaps in the SME sector through the provision of low-cost, demand-driven, tailored training in key digital technologies for SME owners, managers and employees.
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MicroCreds
Micro-credentials are short, industry-engaged, accredited qualifications for anyone who is looking to gain new skills and competences in a fast and flexible way. DCU has pioneered micro-credentials both nationally and internationally. The MicroCreds project, led by the IUA in partnership with 7 Irish universities, including DCU, aims to address the barriers to participation in lifelong learning through micro-credentials. This project is funded by the Higher Education Authority under Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3, Innovation and Agility.
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