ADS & Coursera: Digital Transformation, Future of Work, & Lifelong Learning

Amsterdam Data Science & Coursera Event: Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Lifelong Learning

Date: Friday 10 November 2017

Time: 09:30-13:00

Location: Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade, Amsterdam

Register: HERE before 18 October (not through Meetup)

On behalf of Amsterdam Data Science (ADS) and Coursera we would like to invite you to our upcoming event on Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Lifelong Learning. The event will take place in Amsterdam on Friday 10 November (09:30-13:00). The programme will feature keynotes from prominent experts, panel discussions, and follow-up Q&A sessions (full programme to be announced shortly).

Today’s leaders see two key barriers to digital transformation: slow-to-change business cultures and difficulty hiring employees with the right skills. This event will provide the enterprise learning community with insights on how organizations can prepare for digital transformation. We’ll also discuss how Learning & Development systems can help individuals and companies keep up with rapidly-changing technologies.

Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your spot. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: amsterdam-event@coursera.org. We look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam!

09:30-10:00

Breakfast and Networking

10:00-10:30

Welcome and Keynote Address

– Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera, CEO

– Marc Salomon, Professor at University of Amsterdam Business School; Director MBA Data

– Bas Ter Weel, Professor of Economic Research and Policy at University of Amsterdam

– Martijn Koning, EVP Data & Analytics at KPN

10:30-11:00

Panel: What are the skills of tomorrow needed in data?

Moderator:

– Julia Stiglitz, Coursera, VP of Enterprise

Panelists:

– Jack Esselink, Data Evangelist at IBM

– Yuri Demchenko, Big Data Expert and Senior Researcher at University of Amsterdam

– Erwin Spekschoor, MBA Big Data & Business Analytics student

11:00-11:15

Coursera Insights

– Emily Glassberg Sands, Director of Data Science at Coursera

11:15-12:00

Panel: Facing new challenges from today’s digital transformation and how to address them?

Moderator:

– Emily Glassberg Sands, Director of Data Science at Coursera

Panelists:

– Bart Voorn, Lead HR Analytics at Ahold Delhaize

– Kirk Davies, Learning Digital Manager at Booking.com

12:00-12:30

Closing Remarks

– Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera, CEO

– Marc Salomon, Professor at University of Amsterdam Business School; Director MBA Data

12:30-13:00

Networking Café

Please note: Registration is not on the Meet-up page but HERE

 

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Registration is free but please do so in advance (deadline 18 October)

The event will be in English and is open to all

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Amsterdam Data Science (ADS) accelerates data science research by connecting, sharing and showcasing world-class technology, expertise and talent from Amsterdam on a regional, national and international level. Our research enables business and society to better gather, store, analyse and present data in order to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions.

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Find out more about ADS at https://amsterdamdatascience.nl