Date

Event Name & Details

Enhancing Customer Engagement through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions

Session by Shyam Gopalakrishna, Head of Artificial Intelligence R&D and Executive Director of Transformation Office at Lenovo Group Worldwide. Shyam will discuss how AI can personalize customer experiences and increase engagement. He will speak about balancing human and AI-driven Customer Service tools. Also, Shyam will cover the need for businesses to adapt and innovate in an ever-changing AI landscape.

Harnessing Social Sustainability

Session by Associate Professor of Management, Dr. Mahima Mishra on Social Sustainability. Dr. Mahima to cover the significance of social sustainability—an often overlooked facet in comparison to environmental and economic sustainability. The focus will be on cultivating inclusive communities, championing social equity and ensuring the holistic well-being of individuals and groups.

Alumni Majlis: Building Excellence in Procurement and Supply Chain

Alumni Majlis by ADSM Alumna, Muna Bin Zoubaa who is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain. She will provide tips and tools for developing strategies and delivering agile procurement from demand planning, execution and delivery.

UAE Innovation Month – Greater Bay Area: World’s Innovation Lab – Opportunities for the UAE!

Seminar by Victor Zengyu Huang who is the Executive Director at the Office of Knowledge Transfer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology at Guangzhou, China. Session to cover the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay (GBA) Area which is a powerhouse region in China. It’s a thriving region where businesses grow rapidly, with an impressive 25 companies from the area listed on the Fortune 500.

UAE Innovation Month: Innovation in Financial Sector

The training to involve ADSM students in a conversation highlighting cutting-edge financial technologies adopted by the CBUAE. These discussions seek to showcase progress, clarify potential impacts, and foster a comprehensive understanding of how the adoption of such technologies can positively influence the evolution and efficiency of the UAE’s financial sector.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Class at Louvre Abu Dhabi

A special Innovation and Entrepreneurship class to take place at Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. The aim is to provide ADSM students with an enriching and unique educational experience that combines academic learning with hands-on engagement with cultural artifacts and historical contexts.

ADSM Campus Meetup

First ADSM Campus Meetup to gather students from different programs. Highlights of the event to include: Laughter Yoga, Health and Internal Medicine Checkups, Networking, Refreshments and Snacks.

Academic Support Session: Building Writing Skills

Session by Dr. Constance Van Horne, Associate Professor of Management at ADSM with the aim to enhance students’ academic writing skills. The workshop to cover fundamental writing skills and to provide practical guidance to improve writing effectiveness and efficiency. Session is suitable to both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

Healthy Diet during Ramadan

Insightful session on maintaining a healthy diet during the holy month of Ramadan led by Ms. Rola Fakhri, Specialist Dietitian at NMC Royal Hospital. She will provide valuable guidance on nutrition, hydration, and maintaining overall well-being while observing the fasting rituals of Ramadan.

Generative AI for industrial application

Insightful session on Generative by Dr. Alexander Boukhanovsky who is Head of a national-level AI research center at ITMO University, Russia. Dr. Alexander to address several approaches of generative AI to industrial problems including tuning of industrial LLMs, design of architectural projects, generation data-driven digital twins of technical systems and assessment of using Generative AI in real industrial projects (urban development, oil and gas).

Sustainable Campus Roadshow

Session by Aisha AlMazroui, Project Manager at Environment Agency Abu Dhabi to talk about the role of youth in shaping a greener, more sustainable world. She will share valuable insights into various opportunities available for young individuals to actively participate in environmental initiatives.

SLE Project Showcase for MBA Students (Cohort: Winter 2023)

ADSM’s MBA program aims to develop entrepreneurial leaders by bridging the academic disciplines with real world application. The Signature Learning Experience (SLE) Showcase by MBA students (Cohort: Winter 2023) to show their different ideas.

Soft Opening of New Campus

Event to gather students, faculty and alumni for valuable discussions on new campus. Faculty members to discuss the various opportunities available at ADSM to enhance the student learning journey. Engaging discussions to take place during roundtable session where students and alumni share their personal stories highlighting why they chose to study at ADSM and how they've benefited from the programs.

Understanding Autism: Embracing Neurodiversity for Inclusive Communities

Session by Academic Director at Al Karamah School and Training Institute, Jasmine Miller on understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and promoting inclusivity in our communities. Jasmine will highlight the remarkable strengths associated with this neurotype. She will navigate through the societal challenges faced by individuals with autism, tackling issues of stigma and accessibility barriers. She will also provide practical techniques for stress reduction tailored to the needs of those with ASD. Additionally, she'll share insightful strategies for building neuroinclusive environments.

Human + Generative AI: How Can GenAi Augment Your Teaching

Insightful session by Dr. David Santandreu Calonge, Acting Director (Academic Development) at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Calonge to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI for both teaching and research practices. He will cover innovative ways to integrate AI tools into the classroom and unlock the power of technology to enhance education.

Registration Day

ADSM is opening its doors for interested students to explore our offerings and register for our newly launched Bachelor of Science in Management.

Fusing Digital Technologies and Management: Preparing Global Leaders for Tomorrow

Session by Karl Magnus Olsson, Co-founder and Chief Product Architect of Careem, and esteemed member of ADSM's Board of Trustees. Karl Magnus to provide insights into the thinking behind ADSM’s newly launched Bachelor of Science in Management program. Additionally, he will highlight the crucial link between technology and effective management skills in today's dynamic industries.

Academic Support Session: Essential Strategies for Handling Stress

Session by Dr Deepanjana Varshney, Professor of Management at ADSM. In the workshop, she will provide an overview of stress, its causes, and ways to cope with it. Additionally, she will administer a short stress assessment quiz to help participants understand their stress levels better.

Blockchain Technology, The Future of Business on the Internet

Experts from the First Academy of Blockchain Council (FABC) to explore the transformative potential of blockchain and its profound implications for businesses worldwide. The session will provide a thorough exploration of blockchain technology, including its core principles and functionalities, as well as a comprehensive overview of the skills required to effectively navigate and thrive in blockchain-enabled businesses.

World Environment Day: Importance of Developing Green Skills

In celebration of World Environment Day, session by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, to introduce youth to Green Jobs, the skills required to work their way into such jobs, and the approach that can be used to transition their existing career paths into greener ones. The session will focus on national and international climate pathways and strategies. It will also explore the future vision of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi and the opportunities available for youth.

ADSM Healthy Living

Healthy Living event to feature a session by Maram ElHam, a Licensed Clinical Dietitian from Slim'n Lite. The event will also include nutritional assessments and food sampling, providing information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Alumni Majlis: Financial Education Empowerment

Alumni Majlis by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on financial awareness and empowerment. The session to provide guidance on managing finances, planning, and budgeting expenses. Topics of discussion include saving, debt management, prioritizing expenses, and setting short-term and long-term goals.

Dean’s Award

As part of the ongoing academic endeavors at ADSM, Thesis 1 students will present their thesis proposals in poster format as part of the Dean’s Award. The Dean’s Award for Thesis 1 recognizes exceptional research proposals from these students, providing a platform to present and refine their ideas. This prestigious award promotes academic excellence, encourages innovative research, and provides expert feedback.

Developing Customer Loyalty and Loyalty Programs

Session by Shyam Iyer, Director of Loyalty & Consumer Partnerships at e& (etisalat and) on the essentials of developing customer loyalty programs. The session will cover customer loyalty programs as a direct marketing initiative, the origins of structured loyalty programs, different types of structured loyalty programs, the advantages and disadvantages of having a structured program and the concept of creating a segment of one.

Signature Learning Experience Showcase 2024

ADSM’s MBA program aims to develop entrepreneurial leaders by bridging the academic disciplines with real world application. The Signature Learning Experience (SLE) Showcase by MBA students (Cohort: Spring 2023) to show their different ideas.

AI in Practice: An Abu Dhabi Perspective

Session by Ahmed Al Naqbi, AI Disruption Program Lead at ADNOC, represented by ADSM’s Artificial Intelligence Management Institute (AIMI).

Ahmed will discuss the implementation and impact of artificial intelligence in Abu Dhabi.

The session will cover local initiatives, highlighting both success stories and challenges, and provide insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping the region's future.

Robotic Process Automation enhanced with Generative AI

Session by Dr. George Tsaramirsis, Associate Professor at Wollongong University Dubai, represented by ADSM’s Artificial Intelligence Management Institute (AIMI). Dr. George will discuss how Robotic Process Automation is enhanced with Generative AI and its application in automating business processes.

Quantitative Analysis: PLS-SEM Method using SmartPLS event

Session held by Mr. Ahmed Shuhaiber, Ph.D., Associate Professor College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Mr. Ahmed discussed comprehensive Introduction to PLS- SEM statistical methods using Smart PLS- software, a popular tool for structural equation modeling in academic research.

Cybersecurity for everyone

 Building a safer digital environment for women and families: Session by Noof Al Hosani, on the importance of enhancing women’s participation in the field of cybersecurity, forming teams of specialized women cyber cadres, enhancing digital awareness, and safe guidance for using technologies in a positive way, and spreading the culture of social responsibility in the digital space.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Webinar

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ADSM held a webinar in collaboration with NMC Hospital. A session by the Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Kabani Mohanan Susy . She covered important topics by highlighting on the types of Breast Cancer, symptoms, ways of early detection, prevention, and treatments.

Granting Wishes for Seriously Ill Children: A Make-A-Wish Foundation

Session by Mr. Mustafa Yasin. The session included an introduction to Make-A-Wish Foundation and the power of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses and the role of volunteers in the foundation.

Free Health Check-up (Diabetes and Cholesterol Screening)

In collaboration with NMC Hospital, ADSM held a free health checkup for students, Faculty and Staff. The check-up included diabetes and cholesterol screening, providing quick insights into blood sugar and heart health.

TeachMeCode: Coding for business using AI

Session by Ziba Kalbiyeva, General Manager and Co-Founder, TeachMeCode Institute. The session focused on how coding is reshaping modern business functions, moving beyond tech roles to become an essential skill across industries. It covered also how AI, when paired with coding, is driving operational efficiency, innovation, and strategic decision-making.

Saal.AI: Dark Data with Gen AI

Session by Dr. Abrar AbdulNabi, Director of Artificial Intelligence, Saal.AI. The session explored the underutilized realm of dark data, discussing how this hidden resource can be transformed into actionable intelligence. In addition to understanding the potential of dark data to revolutionize business processes and drive AI-powered solutions in unprecedented ways.

Date

Event Name & Details

Thursday, 26^th January 2023

Alumni Majlis: Volunteering and Its Positive Impact on Community

Alumni Majlis by ADSM Alumna Noof Ali Al Hosni who is the Head of Volunteers Training at Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). Session to highlight the importance of volunteering in the community and to cover different volunteering initiatives/opportunities with ERC.

Tuesday, 31^st  January 2023

Introduction to Make-A-Wish Foundation

Introduction session to Make-A-Wish Foundation and the power of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses and the role of volunteers in the foundation. Webinar to cover Foundation’s history, mission, vision, volunteering and how to register as a volunteer to make a real difference.

Wednesday, 8^th February 2023

Red Crescent: Humanity in Giving

Session by Mohammed Khamis Alkaabi, Head of Disaster Response Section at Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). He will discuss the role Emirates Red Crescent plays as the UAE’s main humanitarian entity and their operations based on UAE governmental directives. ERC’s role involved preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies as per the international humanitarian principles.

UAE Innovation month: Innovation in Industry 4.0

In line with the celebration of UAE Innovation month, a session is organized in collaboration with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA). The webinar to discuss the opportunities presented by Industry 4.0 and to provide insight from the UAE’s largest industrial company outside of oil and gas. EGA has developed its own aluminium smelting technology in the UAE for more than 25 years and intends to act as technology pathfinder for the industry.

International Women’s Day: Women in Heavy Industry and Professional Development Journey

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women’s achievements and to reinforce a commitment to women’s equality.

An Inspirational leader from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to be confirmed to talk about her career journey and how she manages to balance her work and family commitments. She will share about her work experience and give tips for achieving and maintaining a  healthy work/life balance.

SLE Project Showcase for MBA Students (Cohort: MBA Fall 2021)

Our MBA program aims to develop entrepreneurial leaders by bridging the academic disciplines with real world application. The Signature Learning Experience (SLE) Showcase by MBA students (Cohort: MBA Fall 2021) to show their different ideas.

SLE Project Showcase for MBA Students (Cohort: MBA Winter 2022)

Our MBA program aims to develop entrepreneurial leaders by bridging the academic disciplines with real world application. The Signature Learning Experience (SLE) Showcase by MBA students (Cohort: MBA Winter 2022) to show their different ideas.

Meeting with Business Leaders from India

Meeting facilitated by Abu Dhabi Chamber for ADSM faculty members and students to interact with a group of CEOs from major companies in India. Leaders to share about their career journeys and strategies to expand skills in different business professional fields.

Compassionate Leadership

Session by ADSM’s Faculty Members Dr. Sunder Ramachandran and Dr. Turki Al Masaeid on Compassionate Leadership which has been a recurring subject in various business publications. The webinar to address the importance of compassionate leadership, what it means to be a compassionate leader and what are the significant aspects of compassionate leadership.

JCDecaux Managing Director Session to Visiting HEC Montréal Students

Session by HEC Montréal Alumnus and JCDecaux Managing Director, Wissam Zaatar to MBA students visiting Abu Dhabi from HEC Montréal University in Canada. Wissam to give a brief about JCDecaux’s history, outlook, strategy and how they position themselves in middle east and the world.

Campus Abroad Session to Visiting HEC Montréal Students

Session by ADSM’s President & Provost, Professor of Computing, Machine Learning and Analytics – Dr. Abdullah El-Kwafi Abonamah, Academic Dean – Dr Marc Poulin and Director of Quality and Risk Management Office – Dr Tarek Nasr to MBA students from HEC Montréal University in Canada. Session to cover the Master programs offered by ADSM, ADSM’s Research Activities and Students Publications.

Campus Abroad Session to Visiting HEC Montréal Students

Session by ADSM’s President & Provost, Professor of Computing, Machine Learning and Analytics – Dr. Abdullah El-Kwafi Abonamah, Academic Dean – Dr Marc Poulin and Director of Quality and Risk Management Office – Dr Tarek Nasr to MBA students from HEC Montréal University in Canada. Session to cover the Master programs offered by ADSM, ADSM’s Research Activities and Students Publications.

ChatGPT: Your AI Companion for Machine Learning in Python

Workshop by ADSM’s President & Provost, Professor of Computing, Machine Learning and Analytics, Dr. Abdullah El-Kwafi Abonamah and Data Scientist, Mujahed A. Obeidat. They will discuss how ChatGPT can help with research, coding and various data science tasks.

Joint Class with Russian Foreign Trade Academy: Management Styles

A joint online class on Management Styles open for Students from ADSM and the Russian Foreign Trade Academy (RFTA) participated in. The class to be led by Alexandra Shpak, Assistant Professor of the English Language at RFTA. During the class, students to discuss various management styles and the qualities of a Good Leader.

World Hypertension Day

In collaboration with Bareen International Hospital, Medical team from hospital to come to ADSM’s campus to raise awareness on the importance of hypertension and its serious medical complications. Free screening for Diabetes and Blood Pressure to be provided.

Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga Session in collaboration with Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.Laughter Yoga is a unique and fun-filled exercise that combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing techniques. This practice has numerous health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, increasing endorphin levels, boosting the immune system, and improving overall well-being.

Joint Class with Russian Foreign Trade Academy: Management Styles

A joint online class on Management Styles open for Students from ADSM and the Russian Foreign Trade Academy (RFTA) participated in. The class to be led by Alexandra Shpak, Assistant Professor of the English Language at RFTA. During the class, students to discuss various management styles and the qualities of a Good Leader.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Perspectives from Finland

Lecture by Dr. John Meewella, Professor of International Entrepreneurship & Academic Director & Teemu Kyllo , Founder & CEO of Arctic Nest to cover the perspective of innovation and entrepreneurship from Finland.

Adapting AI for Organizational Strategy

Lecture by M. Amir Abdullah, Country Manager, SSA Group on Embracing AI, Identifying opportunities to optimise AI at the workplace and Preparing AI Strategy.

Alumni Majlis: Idea Sourcing

Session in collaboration with Khalifa Fund. This Interactive Workshop will help participants discover their business ideas through brain-storming techniques and group discussions. As part of the workshop, participants are expected to focus on one business idea to be linked to the current market demand.

Artificial Intelligence Management Institute Workshop: Latest applications of AI in a Variety of Industry Verticals from Managerial Perspectives

workshop offered by ADSM’s Artificial Intelligence Management Institute (AIMI) on the latest applications of AI in a Variety of Industry Verticals from Managerial Perspectives. The speakers will introduce the essential concepts of AI, how they can enhance decision making and how they may be deployed to support an organization. In addition, other relevant AI-related topics such as ethics, fairness, risks, explainability and interpretability shall be presented.

Environmental Sustainability in the Aluminium Industry

Webinar in collaboration with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA). The session to provide an overview on how aluminium plays an essential role in improving transport efficiencies, reducing overall energy consumptions and lowering global greenhouse gas emissions.

SLE Project Showcase for MBA Students (Cohort: MBA Spring 2022)

Our MBA program aims to develop entrepreneurial leaders by bridging the academic disciplines with real world application. The Signature Learning Experience (SLE) Showcase by MBA students (Cohort: MBA Spring 2022) to show their different ideas.

Unleashing Innovation – Recipe for Success

Session by SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet at First Abu Dhabi Bank, Nitin Bhandari. He will talk about the potential of unleashing innovation in transforming businesses from ordinary to extraordinary and fueling their path to success.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Webinar

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ADSM to have a webinar in collaboration with NMC Hospital, Bareen International. Session to be by Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Nemah Jameel. She will talk about the types of Breast Cancer, symptoms, ways of early detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Volunteering with the United Nations – Opportunities for Better Future

United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme Experts to talk about the different volunteering opportunities with the United Nations worldwide (online and onsite assignments). Session to cover advantages of volunteering, necessary skills needed for volunteering, ways to enhance chances of securing volunteering assignments and the registration process to volunteer with UN.

Climate Literacy Training

Training session during research methods class by Dr. Nisa Vinodkumar, Climate Change Task Force Leader-Middle East Region of PRME Chapter. The main areas to be covered in the session to include Application of tools for student research, Application of simulation tool- Enroad simulator and Activities by students to reduce carbon footprint.

Academic Support Session: Effective Public Speaking

Session by Dr. Constance Van Horne, Associate Professor of Management at ADSM. Workshop designed to equip students with the necessary skills and techniques to become better public speakers in various circumstances. The workshop to provide in-depth knowledge about the art of public speaking and helps to overcome the fear associated with it.

In-Body Analysis and Diabetes Tests

NMC Hospital, Bareen International to bring to campus a Body Composition Analyzer to show accurate measurements of a person’s body fat, water, lean mass and overall weight. In addition, Free health check-up for Diabetes and Cholesterol to be provided to students, faculty and staff.

Academic Support Session: Emotional Intelligence for Managers

Session by Dr. Divya Upadhyay,  Assistant Professor of Management at ADSM. Workshop to help students improve their emotional intelligence, mindfulness compassion and to reverse the damage caused by chronic stress. This comprehensive, interactive and highly experiential workshop aims to provide students with skills and competencies to raise their emotional quotient, thus achieving a marked performance improvement.

Orphan’s Day

In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, donations to be collected by ADSM Community to be given to a group of underprivileged orphans in a special event on campus.

Joint Class with Russian Foreign Trade Academy: Crisis Management

A joint online class on Crisis Management open for Students from ADSM and the Russian Foreign Trade Academy (RFTA) participated in. The class to cover crisis management experience together with some insights into crisis management strategies and stages.

SLE Project Showcase for MBA Students

Our MBA program aims to develop entrepreneurial leaders by bridging the academic disciplines with real world application. The Signature Learning Experience (SLE) Showcase by MBA students to show their different ideas.

Fireside Chat: Making the Switch to Eco-Friendly

Special Fireside Chat on Making the Switch to Eco-Friendly with Moon Fang who is the Founder/CEO of Free Markets (Eco-Friendly Manufacturer in China). Moon will share her eco-friendly journey and speak about how companies can make the transition to eco-friendly products.