Event Details

Online masterclass open to Lancaster MBA offer holders and alumni of the Lancaster MBA programmes.

Lancaster MBA offer holders and alumni are invited to join an online masterclass with James Whittaker, a distinguished engineer and thought leader who has a wealth of experience including from senior positions held with Microsoft and Google.

In this engaging and often funny presentation, James will talk about artificial intelligence (AI), its promise, and its perils. He will begin by defining what AI actually is and how it emulates human reasoning, before going into a discussion about the types of problems it can solve that make it far more powerful than traditional software. You'll leave this masterclass understanding AI and, likely, both excited and a bit nervous about the future.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 9 December 2020

Time: 16:00 - 17:00 GMT

Format: Live online Zoom event, with presentation followed by time for Q&A. James’s talk will be recorded and available after the live event, please contact lumsalumni@lancaster.ac.uk for details.

Registration: Registration is essential. Registered attendees will receive a reminder email with joining instructions 48 hours before the event.

Speaker bio: James Whittaker has worked for start-ups, governments and top tech companies as an engineer and thought leader. He is known for being a creative and passionate leader and sought-after speaker. Of his eleven books, two have been Jolt Award finalists and two are best-sellers.

Follow him on Twitter @docjamesw and at his website docjamesw.com.