Press & Events

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Upcoming events

Mar 27
Thursday, 2025
Online event
Thriving in the Hyper-Connected world
17:00 to 18:00
Online
📅 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00 CET
🎤 Speaker: Alan Lerner, Professor at OPIT for Digital Business

In this session, Mastering Digital Transformation: Key Skills for Success in a Hyper-Connected World, you’ll discover the essential tools, strategies, and knowledge to excel in today’s digital landscape.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts in digital transformation and business innovation.
Mar 27
Thursday, 2025
Online event
OPEN CLASS: Unlocking Value with NLP & Large Language Models: Practical Use Cases and Impact
12:00 to 13:00
LIVE on Youtube
📅 Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 CET
🎤 Speaker: Mojtaba, Data Scientist at Knab Bank

Join us for a free Open Class with Professor Marzi Bakhshandeh as she welcomes Mojtaba Farmanbar, Data Scientist at Knab Bank. In this session, we’ll explore real-world applications of NLP and Large Language Models (LLMs) and their tangible impact on businesses. Learn how organizations are leveraging these technologies to unlock value and drive innovation.
Apr 03
Thursday, 2025
Online event
OPEN CLASS: NLP Application in Retail: A Real Use Case Scenario
12:00 to 13:00
LIVE on Youtube
📅 Date: Thursday, April 03, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 CET
🎤 Speaker: Shirin, Data Scientist at IKEA

Join us for a free Open Class with Professor Marzi Bakhshandeh as she welcomes Shirin Najdi, Data Scientist at IKEA. This session will explore how Natural Language Processing (NLP) is transforming the retail industry, with real-world use cases from IKEA. Discover how businesses are leveraging NLP to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive innovation.
Apr 10
Thursday, 2025
Online event
OPEN CLASS: Large Language Models and Machine Learning Operations
12:00 to 13:00
LIVE on Youtube
📅 Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 CET
🎤 Speaker: Majid, Data Scientist at Vattenfall

Join us for a free Open Class with Professor Marzi Bakhshandeh as she welcomes Majid Bahrepour, Data Scientist at Vattenfall. This session will dive into the intersection of Large Language Models (LLMs) and MLOps, exploring how companies can efficiently scale AI-powered solutions while ensuring robust deployment and monitoring.

Past events and press coverage

Past event
AI for good
Discover the dynamic impact of AI as both a catalyst and constraint in today's business landscape and future horizons. Join Stefano Sedola from Strategji in this masterclass as he will share insights on developing AI to positively impact society, addressing global challenges like health, climate change, and education, and emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary work in developing AI systems, and the critical role of data while ensuring privacy. The masterclass aims to provide a framework for thinking for impactful AI projects. Participants will learn how to harness AI responsibly for societal benefit, understanding both its possibilities and limitations.
Past event
Beyond the Hype of AI: What you need to know to get started
oin the webinar with Pierluigi Casale to go beyond the hype of Artificial Intelligence. Discover what you really need to know to take your first steps into the world of AI. Together, we’ll break down the complexities, explore its real-world applications, and discuss essential topics, including the ethical challenges surrounding this technology..
Past event
Career Transition in the Age of AI
Dive into the transformative influence of artificial intelligence on career paths in our Masterclass with Prof. Alexiei Dingli. Gain valuable insights to not only survive but thrive in an ever-evolving job market.
Past event
Digital Transformation: Lessons Learnt from Around the World
📅 Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00 CET
🎤 Speaker: Miguel Stief, Entrepreneur

Join us for a free Open Class with Professor Alex Pauceanu as she welcomes Miguel Stief, a business leader whose 37 year journey has taken him from the boardrooms of America to emerging markets in Asia and Latin America. Miguel will share real world lessons on digital transformation, not just theory, but practical insights he gained while navigating technological change at companies like Philips and NXP Semiconductors. Having walked the talk as both CEO and consultant, he'll offer perspectives you won't find in textbooks.
Past event
Discover OPIT: Start Your Journey into Tech & Ai-Focused Career
Join us for an insightful session where we'll delve into the advantages of online learning and discover more about the admission's process in one of OPIT's degrees. Our team will share information on program structures, curriculum highlights, technological and support services, and more. Whether you’re a future student or just exploring online education, this webinar will provide you with the essential knowledge to make informed decisions about your academic future in Tech. You’ll also have the chance to engage directly with the OPIT Team during an interactive Q&A session. This real-time interaction will offer personalized answers to your questions, helping you gain clarity and insight into our programs.
Past event
Exploring Innovative online degrees with OPIT - Open Institute of Technology
Discover our exciting new programs for 2024 and learn about the comprehensive support we provide to empower our students. Explore the possibilities of cutting-edge online education with OPIT, shaping the future of learning on your terms.
Past event
Generative AI and Cybersecurity: Emerging Threats and Defenses
Explore the dynamic intersection of Generative AI and Cybersecurity in this insightful masterclass led by Prof. Tomislav Vazdar. Delve into the realm of emerging threats and cutting-edge defenses as we navigate the evolving landscape of digital security. Gain valuable insights and strategic approaches to stay ahead of cybersecurity challenges. Join us for an engaging session at the forefront of technology and safeguarding our digital future.
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