According to a Forbes article entitled “The 4th Industrial Revolution Is Here – Are You Ready?”, the Fourth Industrial Revolution describes the exponential changes to the way we live, work and relate to one another due to the adoption of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and the Internet of Systems.” The article goes on to state that “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is disrupting almost every industry in every country and creating massive change in a non-linear way at unprecedented speed.”
In keeping with our mission to provide for our stakeholders opportunities for continuous learning, the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business will join in on this conversation, on the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), as we host a discussion on Tuesday 5th February 2019, at the Lok Jack GSB, Yara Auditorium, on the topic “In the Hot Seat – Innovation and the 4IR: Implications and Opportunities for the Caribbean”. The Featured Speaker will be Mr. Crispin Chatar, Head of Research on Drilling for Schlumberger International, based in Silicon Valley San Francisco. Members of the Lok Jack GSB Faculty, Dr. Richard Ramsawak and Mr. Faheem Mohammed, will also join in for an edifying panel discussion.
As a subject matter expert responsible for developing new digital technologies and solutions for the Schlumberger International, Mr. Chatar will inspire minds through his global business experiences by sharing insights into how companies compete in the realm of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Also to be discussed are the lessons for companies in the Caribbean, that is, how companies can be innovative and how they can benefit or adjust to the new realities of the 4IR. From a leadership standpoint, Mr. Chartar will share how he finds, retains, motivates and leverages quality talent to continue to compete in what can be considered one of the most dynamic and intensive revolutions yet experienced by businesses internationally.
To secure a seat, please contact Ms. Stephanie Lezama-Rogers at s.lezama-rogers@lokjackgsb.edu.tt or call (868) 645-6700 today!
