AI and the Future of Work at UPF: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead (w/ The AI Collective)
We are pleased to invite you to a special event at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work. The session will feature three uninterrupted 15‑minute talks, followed by an open roundtable forum where the speakers and selected audience members will engage in a dynamic discussion.
This format is designed to provide both structured insights and an open space for debate, reflection, and shared perspectives.
🎤 Event Format
1. Three Expert Talks (15 minutes each, uninterrupted)
Each speaker will deliver a concise, high‑impact presentation offering a unique angle on the future of work and the role of AI.
2. Roundtable Forum with Audience Participation
After the talks, all speakers will join a moderated roundtable. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to join the table, ask questions, and contribute to the discussion, creating a collaborative and interactive environment.
🧠 Confirmed Speaker
Abhijeet Singh
Global Business Head & Strategy, Oriserve Operator, Investor & Capital Allocator
Talk Tittle: "Designing Scalable AI Systems for the Enterprise Era"
Description: Drawing from his experience at Google, Meta, Deloitte, Accenture, and Vodafone, Abhijeet Singh will explore how large organizations can successfully integrate AI into their operational and strategic frameworks. His talk will cover the foundations of system design, governance models, and the emerging role of agentic AI workflows. He will also share insights from real-world implementations, including the deployment of AI agents in high‑revenue retail environments.
Cal Smith
Global Chief of Staff at OptiaData
Talk Tittle: "The Foundation Nobody Talks About: Data Transformation for the AI Era"
Description: Every organisation is racing to adopt AI. But most are skipping the most critical step. This session reveals why data transformation — not algorithms — is the real differentiator between AI that delivers results and AI that disappoints.
Manuel Vila
Sapinn, co-founder and responsible for customer satisfaction
Talk Tittle: From AI Assistant to AI Agent: Watch Claude Execute Tasks On Your Behalf
Description: You’ve been chatting with AI. Now it’s time to watch AI work for you. In this live demo, I’ll show you Claude Cowork—Anthropic’s newest tool that transforms AI from a conversation partner into an autonomous agent that can organize files, process documents, and execute multi-step workflows while you focus on higher-value work.
🕒 Event Schedule
6:30 PM — Registration & Networking: Attendees are welcome to arrive early, enjoy informal networking, and connect with peers, researchers, and industry professionals.
7:00 PM — Opening & Speaker Sessions: The event begins with three consecutive 15‑minute talks, each offering a unique perspective on AI and the evolving world of work.
8:00 PM — Roundtable Forum: All speakers will join a moderated roundtable. Audience members will have the opportunity to step into the discussion table and contribute directly to the conversation.
8:30 PM — Closing
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!
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