Education & Business
Interested in entrepreneurship? In this episode, Aly Madhavji (Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund) shares his advice for aspiring young entrepreneurs and discusses the skills necessary to turn a business idea into reality. CAR-004
Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship (BII+E) shares practical insights from recent research on the future of work, which aims to help individuals future-proof themselves in the face of potential job disruption and emerging opportunities.
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), which is simply intelligence demonstrated by machines, are transforming society - from retail (Amazon) to transportation (self-driving cars) to hospitality (Airbnb). Healthcare, which can be considered amongst the most data-rich sectors, is expected to be impacted by data, virtual care, and AI in the coming decades. This webinar reviews the concept of AI, its applications to healthcare, and its implications for clinicians and healthcare administrators in the future.
Join representatives and graduates from NPower Canada, an organization that launches young adults into meaningful and sustainable careers in technology, as they share tips on how to launch a successful career. Whether you're looking to switch careers or entering the workforce, this session will provide insight on the various paths you can take, the training and skills employers look for, where to get educated or credentialed, and how to succeed once you are in the industry.
What is user experience and how can students prepare themselves for a career in it? In this episode, Azmina Karimi (Senior User Experience Designer at Audible) shares her story and advice for high school and university students. CAR-003
Interested in a career in public service? In this episode, Rehana Schwinninger-Ladak (Head of Interactive Technologies, Digital for Culture and Education at the European Commission) discusses the impact of emerging career trends in the public sector on high school and university students. CAR-002
What is the future of work, and what can students do to prepare for it? In this first episode of Careers of the Future, Zabeen Hirji discusses the impact of emerging career trends on high school and university students. CAR-001
Salimah Dharsi, a Director in Foreign Exchange Derivatives Trading, and Altaf Kassam, Managing Director and EMEA Head of Investment Strategy and Research at State Street Global Advisors, discuss how we can all build resolience into our education, careers, and businesses, as well as our personal finances, taking into account the current economic backdrop and looking to the future, and drawing on the unique strengths our community has to offer.
An interview series that provides mentorship from leaders in their fields. In this episode, host Zahra Hassanali interviews Harris County, Texas Ismaili judge Aneeta Jamal. Presented by Kenya jurisdiction
Ce nouveau programme hebdomadaire, entièrement en francais, s'adresse au Jamat mondial francophone. Au programme cette semaine: Comment préparer sa poursuite d'études à l'étranger? Interviews d'étudiants et professionels expatriés à Londres, Montréal, Genève et Toronto qui partageront de précieux conseils!
The more digital you get, the more data you have. There is no perfect data. It’s how we handle it. The signal the data is giving you is an opportunity.
Useful for other countries in the region if Russian subtitles can be added.
2019, Kyrgyzstan at the Conference on Digital Transformation in Central Asia, a collaboration of UCA with High Technology Park, Kyrgyzstan.
Continuing the ‘Diamond Jubilee Lecture Series' at the Ismaili Centre, London, Professor Alan Winfield, Professor of Robot Ethics, the University of the West of England, Bristol, delivered a lecture entitled 'AI Futures: the Societal Impact of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence' on Thursday, 22 February 2018. The lecture was followed by a discussion, moderated by Professor Alnoor Bhimani, London School of Economics, on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human society.
Join us for a webinar on pivoting your business in the face of disruption. We discuss the mindset needed to pivot, establish business resilience, and become a customer futurist.
Shakeel Bharmal's leadership experience includes serving as COO with Aga Khan Foundation Canada, as well as general manager of global logistics and director of marketing and sales effectiveness at Purolator.
Watch the next instalment in the Economic Webinar Series about starting a business from your home, featuring: Frozan Sadat, Founder of Mission Cleaning Service, Hafiz Mitha, Founder & CEO of the Playcity App, and Isaac Achal, Founder of the Isaac Achal Corporation. Moderated by Al-Karim Khimji, Director of the Shirin Group.
This primary webinar aims to help with improving your understanding of common difficulties children might encounter when learning maths, knowledge of how number concepts are taught at school, confidence in using strategies, and activities to support maths development at home.
The recent rapid growth in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, as well as changes in the structure of work, have generated numerous questions about what the future of work will look like. The pandemic has accelerated a number of these changes in ways that would have been difficult to imagine. Understanding the challenges and opportunities these developments present us with will help us prepare for our participation in the future of work.
Business journalist Ali Velshi joins Zain Velji for a conversation where they explore The Future of Work and how the Jamat can prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Recorded in Kyrgyzstan in 2019 at the Conference on Digital Transformation in Central Asia, Ravi Pendse, PhD, speaks about the changes that have impacted our world and how that change impacts the future of our work. The conference is a collaboration between the University of Central Asia and High Technology Park.
COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation. Some businesses have moved operations online to recover revenue while others have not been able to pivot quickly. As we look ahead, it will be critical for businesses to have a strong online presence to be more resilient and manage through the uncertainty ahead.
This webinar features Tareq Hadhad, the award-winning Founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate. He was joined by Natasha Walji, a Director at Google who advises companies about growing their business online. Tasneem Bandukwala, Executive Director of the Gerrard India Bazaar BIA in Toronto, will moderate this engaging discussion on digital best Cpractices, tactics, and insights about growing your online business.
Part two of the two-part Global STEM Festival Finale! Celebrate the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent of our children and youth across the world by watching their submitted projects, meet STEM experts and try some experiments at home with us! To join us and participate, you will need two glasses and one piece of paper.
Part one of the two-part Global STEM Festival Finale! Celebrate the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent of our children and youth across the world by watching their submitted projects, meet STEM experts and try some experiments at home with us! To join us and participate, you will need a plastic bag, scissors, string, and a small object or weight.
In November 2019, Prince Hussain offered guided tours to Ismaili youth and children visiting his photographic exhibit in Lisbon. The exhibition features over 100 photos depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain’s ecological and environmental concerns.