In this fast-evolving era of AI (artificial intelligence), industries are getting reshaped rapidly. Keeping this in mind, Airmeet hosted a thought-provoking webinar highlighting AI’s future.
Hosted by Prachi Kuchya (Manager Events Marketing, Airmeet), this event featured industry experts Meenakshi Bamezai (Head of Global Learning, Delivery CoC) and Deepa Ramakrishnan (Associate Director, People Success, Airmeet) as guest speakers.
They shared their expertise and discussed some of the key advancements and challenges. This event gave insightful information to everyone who is eager to learn about AI’s revolutionary potential.
Through this blog, we have made an attempt to provide you with some key takeaways from the event so that you get glimpses of this insightful session. Make sure to read till the end, as we have provided a full recording of the event as well.
07 Key Takeaways from the Event
1.Understanding AI Basics
AI is rapidly advancing and is shifting from simple applications to more complex functionalities that aim to match or even surpass human intelligence in various aspects of life.
“AI is aspiring to match and surpass our intelligence in daily tasks like reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity.”
For instance, while basic AI tools, such as Google Maps, help us with simple tasks, more sophisticated AI systems are now transforming industries. From aiding in drug discovery and recommending products to detecting fraud and advancing forensic investigations, AI’s capabilities are expanding significantly.
Just as mastering driving involves understanding complex interactions and nuances similarly, AI is also evolving in a manner to handle increasingly complicated and valuable tasks in the workplace.
2. AI’s Expanding Workplace Impact
Meenakshi Bamezai in the discussion highlighted the widespread impact of AI. She explained that it’s influence extends to everyday professionals, including entrepreneurs, managers, and students.
Not only this, she also emphasized that AI systems are now integral to various roles, like the managers working alongside software developers. This integration has managed to bring revolution in the future of work by automating routine tasks, enhancing creativity, and enabling personalized experiences.
For example, in her own role, AI can streamline content creation, tailor learning experiences, and improve overall efficiency and engagement. It also assists in the data analysis, decision-making process, measuring learning impact and at the same time supporting personalized learning paths and real-time feedback too. AI’s ability to improve learning shows how it’s changing modern work environments.
3. Capgemini’s Role in AI Evolution
Meenakshi Bamezai talked about Capgemini’s strategic advancements in Generative AI (Gen AI), showcasing the company’s role and great achievements in this field. Over the past year and a half, Capgemini has positioned itself at the forefront of AI innovation.
“We invested in labs to scan everything happening in the Gen AI space and understand its relevance for us and our clients,”
The company has executed over 400 Gen AI projects across various industries, showing significant progress and impact.
Not only this, Capgemini has also established partnerships with major tech players like Google, Microsoft Azure, and many leading AI organizations like Mistral and Cohere.
Bamezai highlighted three key factors driving their success that are :-
- Applying Gen AI effectively across industries
- Scaling AI adoption enterprise-wide
- Enhancing internal productivity
“We eat our own cake,” she noted, giving reference to their internal use of AI to boost productivity in software development, HR, and marketing.
Additionally, she stressed upon the shift from data engineering to extracting real value from data, explaining this with an example from 5G technology. Capgemini’s approach shows its commitment of leveraging AI for transformative industry impact and innovation.
4. Strategic Approach to AI Integration
Bamezai emphasized the importance of a strategic approach when integrating AI into your organization.
“Start by ensuring that your data is accurate, clean, and well-governed, and consult with your IT department to assess your capability to adopt new technologies.”
Seek advice from industry and subject matter experts to set up effective AI systems. Implement change management strategies to address resistance and establish ethical guidelines for safe AI use.
Transparency and ongoing evaluation are crucial therefore make sure to track AI performance, gather feedback, and stay updated with market developments. By following these steps, you can ensure that your AI journey is transformative and well-managed.
5. Leveraging AI in Professional Development Events
Meenakshi Bamezai discussed the current focus on integrating AI across their Gen AI campus and related events.
“We are extensively using AI technology,”
she noted, highlighting the importance of platforms that support large-scale events.
For instance, their upcoming event will connect over 10,000 participants globally on a single platform, simulating a face-to-face experience with features like round tables and breakout sessions.
To enhance AI adoption, Bamezai emphasized a top-down approach, where even senior leadership, including VPs and EVPs, will participate in mandatory masterclasses. This ensures a comprehensive understanding and integration of AI throughout the organization.
6. Exciting Trends in Learning
Meenakshi Bamezai emphasized the importance of focusing on how to make learning more engaging, going beyond specific organizations to explore some broader partnerships with major players like Google, AWS, and Microsoft.
She highlighted the excitement surrounding collaborations that offer webinars and sessions on technologies like AI, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Bamezai noted that these partnerships are not only fostering interest but are also expected to drive significant business opportunities. The key takeaway is the value of different organizations coming together to share their expertise and enhance learning for all interested parties.
7. AI in People Management
Meenakshi Bamezai explained that people management involves improving the entire experience of employees at work.
She said that AI can really help in managing talent and performance.
“AI can make a big difference in helping employees learn new skills",
She shared an example from their work where AI is used to create and measure skill levels.
This helps in planning better development programs and ensuring that employees grow effectively, showing how AI can be a valuable tool in improving both employee development and overall company performance.
Wrap Up!
This brings an end to this insightful blog featuring top highlights from this highly interactive session. However, there’s still tons of important information about AI that has been left uncovered in this blog. To take maximum advantage of this session, you need to watch the full recording and as promised above, you can watch it by clicking down the link below.
