IWF Georgia March Member Luncheon Program:
The Future of Work: Empowering Women with Generative AI
Featuring:
Maryam Alavi, PhD
Professor IT Management and Elizabeth and Thomas Holder Chair
Georgia Institute of Technology
Academic Research Fellow at MIT, CISR
This presentation delves into the transformative power of Generative AI and its profound implications for the future of work. This cutting-edge and game-changing technology is transforming work by automating complex processes while simultaneously fostering creativity and innovation. From generating content to conducting intricate data analysis, Generative AI can serve as a powerful tool that enhances efficiency, productivity, and well-being of professional women.
Attendees will be introduced to the latest AI advancements and practical applications, as well as approaches for integrating AI into the modern and future workplace. The presentation will highlight research findings that demonstrate the profound changes brought about by Generative AI and will explore how AI can augment human capabilities.
This presentation is designed for professional women looking to leverage generative AI to advance their careers, business leaders interested in fostering an innovative work environment, and those interested in the evolving landscape of work in the AI era.
Join us to discover how Generative AI can empower you to achieve new heights in your professional journey, and in understanding the future for next generation women.
Event Timeline & Details:
11:30 am Arrival / Networking
11:50 am Buffet / Seating
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Welcome Remarks / Program
Location:
Cox Enterprises, 6205-A Peachtree Dunw sody Road, Atlanta
About Our Speaker:
Maryam Alavi is a professor of IT Management and holds the Elizabeth T. and Thomas M. Holder Chair at the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a thought leader and researcher on digital innovation and transformation, with extensive experience in organizational capability-building and leadership and talent development for a digital age. Dr. Alavi is a highly regarded educator and advisor and has held academic leadership positions at Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Dr. Alavi’s prolific academic contributions include numerous published papers and serving on the editorial boards of several prestigious business and technology journals. Dr. Alavi’s body of work has received numerous citations, placing her within the top 2% of the world’s most-cited researchers by the Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford University.
Dr. Alavi is a sought-after speaker at national and international forums and conferences and has taught in executive programs at some of the world’s most prestigious business schools. She has advised executives on topics of IT innovation, AI, and digital transformation for organizations including Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Invesco, KIA Motors, Sodexo, Southern Company, and the World Bank.
In recognition of her professional achievements, Dr. Alavi has received the prestigious Association of Information Systems Fellows Award, the distinguished Marvin Bower Faculty Fellowship at Harvard Business School, and Academic Research Fellow position at MIT CISR. She was named Woman of the Year for mid- size organizations and educational institutions by Women in Technology of Georgia. This award celebrates women in their visionary efforts to transform the world of business and technology and recognizes Dr. Alavi’s accomplishments as a mentor, and role model. She received the prestigious Georgia Tech Diversity Champion Faculty Award in recognition of her many contributions toward creating a diverse and inclusive community at Georgia Tech.
Dr. Alavi has served on the advisory board of the Center for Knowledge-based Enterprise at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, the Board of Trustees of Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, and the International Advisory Board of the Politecnico di Milano School of Management in Italy. She was twice appointed by the Governor of the State of Georgia to the Georgia Technology Authority Board.
Dr. Alavi holds a B.A. in mathematics and computer science from State University of New York at Buffalo, and both an M.S. in computer science and a Ph.D. in management information systems from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Sponsored by: Thank you to Jennifer Hightower and Cox Enterprises for their support of this program!
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