This second edition, which will take place on December 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will focus on the rise of artificial intelligence and how it is impacting every level of business. The event will conclude with a relaxed networking lunch alongside various professionals facing the same challenges.
Technology and Leadership Conference
Intended for
Professionals who have already graduated, are in the prime of their careers, and wish to develop a strategic approach based on information technology.
Objectives
The goal is for participants to take away:
- Tools that help enhance strategic vision with a focus on information technology.
- Understanding the ever-changing organizational environment and the need to incorporate technology.
- Build a collaborative network for professional growth alongside other professionals who face the same concerns and challenges.
- Explore the implications of a potential leadership role and its impact on one's professional career.
Program Content
AI in Business Processes
How to apply the transformative power of AI to real-world processes and day-to-day tasks, with the aim of making an impact in areas such as: improved customer service, operational optimization, and new revenue generation.
IT Finance
The IT sector has unique characteristics that impact financial management, such as accelerated innovation cycles, reliance on intangible assets, and high investment in R&D. This talk will examine, among other things, issues related to capital costs and the importance of the learning curve in IT. The evaluation of IT investment projects and how decisions are made based on key indicators, competitive advantage, innovation, market concentration, and performance differential. Finally, we will examine IT investment as a competitive advantage and how it can widen the gap between leaders and laggards across various sectors.
Intrapreneurs as the driving force behind the organization
The discussion will focus on intrapreneurs as drivers of innovation within companies. The presentation will explore how, in a changing environment, companies that develop the ability to identify and motivate their employees have greater business opportunities.
The Role of Cybersecurity in Decision-Making
The integration of cybersecurity measures into organizations’ business processes is no longer optional; it is critical to the present and future of every company. We will examine some of these measures, which are now absolutely essential.
A Look Back at ChatGPT One Year Later
Now that ChatGPT has been around for a year, and with the emergence of other large language models, what is the overall assessment of its impact, opportunities, limitations, and future prospects?
Strategic Talent Management in Organizations
In today’s environment, we are constantly faced with a crucial question: What will set us apart, and why will our clients choose us? To effectively address this question, it is essential to thoroughly understand our core competencies—whether at the individual, team, or organizational level—and to commit to their ongoing development. Through the analysis of case studies that illustrate both successes and failures, we seek to identify patterns and lessons that can be applied in our respective professions, thereby contributing to growth and sustainable success.
Exhibitors
- Eduardo Mangarelli, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Engineering at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
- Enrique Topolansky, B.A., MBA, Professor of Innovation and Business. Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
- Daniel Scuoteguazza, M.Sc., Associate Professor of Management in the School of Engineering at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
- Mateo Martínez, B.S. in Computer Science, M.S. in Information Security, CISSP. Instructor for the Specialization Diploma in Cybersecurity.
- Hugo Mora, Engineer; Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chile; Consultant in Customer Management and Analytics; Pre-Sales Manager for CRM solutions at XMS Business Solutions.
- Fernando Johann, Ph.D., professor of undergraduate and graduate programs at Universidad ORT Uruguay. Founder and CEO of TELL.
Agenda
9:00 a.m.: Welcome
9:15: AI in Business Processes
9:50 a.m.: IT Finance
10:20: Break
10:30 a.m.: The Intrapreneur as the Driving Force Behind the Organization
11:05: The Role of Cybersecurity in Decision-Making
11:40: Break
11:50 a.m.: A Look Back at ChatGPT One Year Later
12:25: Strategic Talent Management in Organizations
12:50 p.m.: Closing
1:00 PM: Lunch
Costs
- Cost per day: $1,200
- ORT Graduates (20% discount): $960
- ORT Partnerships (20% discount): $960
- Companies registering two or more participants: $1,000