Navigating the AI Landscape: Empowering Careers through Innovative Tools

Presenter: Ian Farmer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students), University of Technology Sydney

Workshop Summary  

In the exploration of Artificial Intelligence (A.I) versus human capabilities, we're confronted with the fascinating nuances that distinguish us from our artificial counterparts. Find out about the strategies that optimise its potential, from neurodiverse perspectives to mainstream applications. See cutting-edge A.I tools in action including Yoodli, facilitating presentation practice, to voice-integrated A.I for dynamic role-play scenarios. Find out how you can use A.I for predictive analytics, enhanced personalisation, and seamless integration into everyday workflows.

About the Presenter

In the 1980s, Ian Farmer completed an IT Bachelor's Degree at Monash University, witnessing the transition from batch processing to real-time processing and the advent of relational databases. By 2000, with the internet disrupting business landscapes, he had transitioned into managing marketing and sales processes for Mars Asia Pacific, later delving into consumer insights, product development, and brand management.

As the digital marketing landscape evolved, Ian transitioned into roles with advertising agencies, where he explored digital, social, media buying, and strategy/planning. He engaged with emerging technologies through pilot projects, foreseeing the transformative potential of A.I in fostering personalised learning. The emergence of A.I has created a new career chapter for Ian, where he connects with the best global minds in the pursuit of embracing all that A.I has to offer.