On March 9, 2023, an expert panel discussion was hosted by ACS Athens, co-organized by AmCham Greece, and moderated by Apostolos Magkiriadis, Journalist/Anchor of Greek National TV ERT. The title of the event was AI is Here; Where Are We? More than 300 participants registered to attend this unique event at the Theater of ACS Athens. The keynote speakers and expert members of 2 panels addressed pivotal questions like: How education can respond by aligning human and artificial intelligence; How important it is to explore the unquestionably positive impact of AI on our lives in an ethical and regulated manner; and What are the skills required for success in the future.
The first-panel discussion delved into the skills needed in an AI-driven professional environment from various perspectives. Today in the Owlcast, we are talking to Alkistis Kyriakopoulou, a panelist representing the shipping industry. A young and driven engineer with a degree from the University of Cambridge, Alkistis is the Chief of Staff at Deep Sea Technologies, a leading AI company in Shipping. Her unique perspective at the panel discussion last March, along with her expertise in AI tools, brought many interesting points to the forefront. With Alkistis Kyriakopoulou today, we discuss:
- The problem-solving skills and mindset needed to be successful in the shipping industry;
- the need for role models to encourage women to get into engineering;
- The challenge of reskilling and adaptability as AI emerges in the business world;
- The transparency and accessibility to the core of operations that can be provided by AI;
- Using case study-type interviews and exercises when hiring to determine the ability of new employees to learn;
- The right questions to ask when deciding on a career path and the role of internships - and;
- The need for learning to unlearn vs. the cumulative process of learning.
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