Challenges of the IT Sector in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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About the CoLab
From May 20 to 22, CoLab "Challenges of the IT Sector in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" will take place in Ventspils, dedicated this year to the challenges of the IT sector in the age of artificial intelligence.
On the first day of the CoLab, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn about the most actual issues and solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence and human resources in the IT sector by participating in discussions with industry experts.
This day will serve as a foundation for the subsequent forum activities, during which students will analyze the identified challenges and develop ideas and practical solutions.
The CoLab will be held in Latvian, interpretation will be provided by TILDE Ltd AI tool which you will need to connect to from your own phone. Please bring your own headphones.
PROGRAMME – MAY 20
STRENGTHENING THE IT SECTOR IN THE REGION
9:30 – Registration and coffee
10:00 – 10:30 –
Opening
Moderator: Laura Čodere
Jānis Vītoliņš, Chairman of the Ventspils City Council
Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics of the Republic of Latvia
IT education challenges in higher education
Andris Vaivads, Rector of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
10:30 – 10:45
Strengthening the IT Sector in the Region
Signe Bāliņa, President of Information and Communications Technology Association
10:45 - 11:30
Discussion: Strengthening the IT Sector in the Region
Moderator: Signe Bāliņa
Participants:
Signe Bāliņa, President of Information and Communications Technology Association
Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics of the Republic of Latvia
Andris Vaivads, Rector of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
Egons Spalāns, Deputy Executive Director of the Ventspils City Municipality
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break
AI AND THE FUTURE OF IT: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS
12:00 – 12:15 –
AI and the Future of IT: Opportunities and Risks
Oksana Sivokobiļska, Member of the Board of the Artificial Intelligence Latvia Association
12:15 – 13:00
Discussion: AI and the Future of IT: Opportunities and Risks
Moderator: Oksana Sivokobiļska
Participants:
Ēvalds Urtāns, Asya Ltd
Guntis Čoders, CEO at Theo Growth Ltd
Renāte Strazdiņa, Head of Microsoft Technologies in Central Europe and Central Asia
HUMAN RESOURCES CHALLENGE IN THE IT ERA
13:00 – 13:15 –
TBD
Maksims Jegorovs, Nuoxera Ltd
13:15 – 14:00
Discussion: Human Resource Challenges in the IT Era
Moderator: Maksims Jegorovs
Participants:
Vairis Caune, Lecturer at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
Raita Rollande, TestDevLab Ltd
Kristiāna Balode, Doctoral Student and Visiting Research Assistant at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences
Ģirts Lediņš, founder of Talzy Ltd
The agenda will be updated.
Lunch break*
*Event participants will be provided with free lunch by the organizers.
PITCH SESSION
15:00 – 17:00
Moderator: Guntis Čoders
Agenda – May 21
9:00 – 9:40 – Workshop Introduction
9:40 – 12:00 – Idea Exchange, Introduction of Entrepreneurs, Team Formation and Task Allocation
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00 – Design Thinking Masterclass
14:00 – 15:45 – Independent Teamwork
15:45 – 16:00 – Closing of the Day
Agenda – May 22
9:00 – 9:15 – Introduction to the Day
9:15 – 10:30 – Team Mentoring
10:30 – 12:30 – Independent Teamwork
12:30 – 13:15 – Lunch Break
13:15 – 15:15 – Idea Presentations
15:15 – 16:00 – Event Closing
