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Tues 11th March, 2025
08:00 – 10:00
Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork
Free and in-person
Join us at techBREK: Leading the Future. Brought to you by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet in partnership with Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet and BioPharmaChem Skillnet.
AI, change management & the new workplace experience
In an era defined by AI, rapid digital transformation, and constant change, the way we lead teams is evolving. It requires a new mindset and approach to change management, but it’s not always clear what this should be.
Our upcoming in-person techBREK event in Cork brings together leaders and change-makers from the tech, innovation, and biopharma industries to explore how to effectively navigate this new landscape. Discover actionable strategies for leading with agility, fostering innovation, creating a positive organisation culture as you guide your team through workplace transformation.
Who is this for?
This event is ideal for current and aspiring leaders in tech, innovation, and biopharma industries. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of digital transformation, leading AI-driven teams, or preparing for future leadership roles, this event offers the insights and network to help you lead with impact.
Why attend?
- Master Leadership in the Age of AI: Learn how to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing workplace landscape.
- Navigate Change and Transformation: Gain insights into effective change management strategies to support teams through disruption.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with forward-thinking leaders and industry experts.
- Inspire and Be Inspired: Engage in thought-provoking discussions that will both challenge and inspire your leadership approach.
Event agenda
8am – Networking followed by opening remarks
8.30am – Malcolm Jeffers, Transformation Strategist, International Academy of Automation Engineering (IAAE)
“Changing times, unchanging principles, and leadership attributes necessary to lead ongoing change in digital enterprises!“
8.45am – Linda Davis, Co-Founder, OXygean
“The AI-Powered Workplace: Evolution, Human Capital, and the Future of Work“
9am – Carmel Somers, Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist & Director, CSCL
“AI & Digital Transformation: Shaping Mindsets, Building Adaptive Leaders, and Transforming Culture“
9.15am – Panel discussion followed by Q&A
10am – Event close
Event speakers
John has been a Programme Manager at Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet for over 10 years. He is a founder and senior consultant at Box-D Consulting Ltd. John holds a joint BA in Languages and International Marketing and an MBA from the Open University. He has over 30 years consulting experience across multiple sectors, for example, technology, banking & insurance, pharmaceutical, healthcare and machine engineering. He has worked internationally in the US, Germany, France, Netherlands, UK and South Africa. John specialises in cybersecurity, sustainability, customer operations and sales & marketing functions and focuses on helping SME’s and Multinationals with people, process and technology elements of digital transformation. Currently working on a number of EU funded strategic blueprint digital skills projects.
Malcolm Jeffers is a Transformation Strategist focused on human capability building and heads up research for the International Academy of Automation Engineering, or IAAE, for short. He has facilitated the IAAE Life Sciences Advisory Board over the past six years that has representation from over a dozen pharma, biopharma, and medical device companies, and is committed to supporting leaders who are seeking to lead proactive and impactful transformations for both their people and organisations.
As a Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist, Carmel partners with organisations to transform their talent strategies into competitive advantages. She brings deep expertise in workforce planning, helping businesses align their human capital with rapidly evolving market demands. By analysing organisational DNA and future skills requirements, Carmel enables companies to build resilient teams that drive strategic objectives forward.
As Co-Founder of OXygean, Linda Davis is driven by the vision of transforming how we connect and create value in the digital age. With 5+ years in Web 3.0 innovation and expertise in talent development, she believes in empowering individuals to unlock and trade their untapped digital assets using OXygean’s 1-Minute Action Model and HumanThink™ Technology.
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