{"id":22709,"date":"2025-03-28T12:51:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T12:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/?p=22709"},"modified":"2025-03-28T16:56:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:56:48","slug":"the-future-is-here-are-you-ready-to-engage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/2025\/03\/the-future-is-here-are-you-ready-to-engage\/","title":{"rendered":"The future is here \u2013 are you ready to engage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How will trust, privacy, and human resources evolve in the digital age? These are just some of the thought-provoking questions that will be explored in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/whats-on\/event\/72502\/how-to-engage-with-the-future-debating-reality-work-and-life\"><strong>\u2018How to Engage with the Future: Debating Reality, Work, and Life\u2019<\/strong><\/a> workshop at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-summer-schools\"><strong>KBS Alumni Summer School<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 2 July<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 14:00 &#8211; 16:00<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> MBA Suite in Sibson and online<br \/>\n<strong>Pricing:<\/strong> This is a free event. Registration is now open.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kent-business-school\/kbsalumni\/alumni-summer-school-booking-form\"><strong>Register now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Why attend this workshop?<\/h3>\n<p>In a time of rapid technological change, businesses and professionals must rethink the way they work and engage with the world. This session will provide a platform for <strong>lively debate<\/strong> and <strong>critical thinking<\/strong> about:<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is real?<\/strong> \u2013 Understanding the shifting boundaries between technology and human perception.<br \/>\n<strong>The future of work<\/strong> \u2013 How AI and automation will redefine human roles in organisations.<br \/>\n<strong>The challenge of trust<\/strong> \u2013 Navigating an era where privacy is elusive and information, disinformation, and misinformation is everywhere.<br \/>\n<strong>Human vs machine<\/strong> \u2013 How businesses can adapt to a reality where technology is an integral part of decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a lecture \u2013 it\u2019s an <strong>interactive discussion<\/strong> where your ideas and perspectives will shape the conversation.<\/p>\n<h3>Meet the speaker: Khawar Naveed Bhatti<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2025\/03\/Naveed-Bhatti.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22711\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/files\/2025\/03\/Naveed-Bhatti.jpg\" alt=\"Naveed Bhatti\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are excited to welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kn-bhatti\/\"><strong>Khawar Naveed Bhatti<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Lecturer in Operational Research and Business Analytics at Kent Business School<\/strong>, to lead this session. Naveed is not only an <strong>MBA alumnus (2018-19)<\/strong> but also an entrepreneur and industry expert. He brings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experience running his own data and technology business in the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A background in corporate banking<\/strong>, managing a $4.5Bn portfolio<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expertise in business analytics and operational research<\/strong>, now shared with students and professionals at KBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As an <strong>alumnus-turned-lecturer<\/strong>, Naveed understands the KBS journey and the challenges alumni face in an evolving business world. His insights will challenge and inspire you.<\/p>\n<h3>Why attend the KBS Alumni Summer School?<\/h3>\n<p>This workshop is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-summer-schools\"><strong>KBS Alumni Summer School<\/strong><\/a>, an award-winning initiative offering alumni the chance to return, upskill, and reconnect. If you&#8217;re based nearby, why not make a day of it? This is one of three interactive workshops happening on <strong>Wednesday 2 July<\/strong>, and we invite you to attend multiple sessions, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and <strong>stay for networking drinks at the end of the day<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re further afield, don&#8217;t worry \u2014 all workshops are fully hybrid, so you can join from wherever you are.<\/p>\n<h3>Who should attend?<\/h3>\n<p>This workshop is open to <strong>all KBS alumni (UG, PG, MBA)<\/strong>. Current students, staff, and local businesses are also welcome to join us too! Whether you&#8217;re a <strong>business leader, entrepreneur, strategist, or simply curious about the future<\/strong>, this session will provide fresh insights and engaging debate.<\/p>\n<h3>How to sign up<\/h3>\n<p>Spaces are limited! Don\u2019t miss this <strong>free, hybrid learning opportunity<\/strong> to reconnect with your KBS network and <strong>explore the future of work, business, and life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kent-business-school\/kbsalumni\/alumni-summer-school-booking-form\"><strong>Register now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a <strong>fascinating discussion<\/strong> that could reshape the way you think about the future!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How will trust, privacy, and human resources evolve in the digital age? 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