Press & Events

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Upcoming events

Jun 17
Wednesday, 2026
Online event
Inside OPIT: Straight from the Students
17:00 to 18:00
Online

📅 June 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Join Levi Mandji and Watson Ndethi, two current OPIT students, for an honest conversation about what it's really like to study online while managing work and life. They'll share why they chose OPIT, what surprised them most, and how their experience has shaped their careers so far. Greta Maiocchi will then walk you through OPIT’s programs and upcoming intakes.

Jun 25
Thursday, 2026
Online event
Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks
17:00 to 18:00
Online

📅 June 25, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks

Free Live Webinar: Thursday, June 25th, 5:00–6:00 PM CEST

Ready to take your career and expertise to the next level? Join Prof. Lorenzo Livi and Catalina Dumitru for an exclusive session on OPIT’s Professional Doctorate in Applied AI. Learn what it takes to succeed, what to expect from the program, and how to make your application stand out.

What we’ll cover:

  • Why a Professional Doctorate? The strategic value of Applied AI in today's market.
  • Applied Research Tracks: Exploring key research directions and innovation areas at OPIT.
  • Project Proposals:** Real-world examples of what works and what to avoid.
  • Candidate Expectations: What we look for in our doctoral students.
  • Live Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by the program heads.

Speakers:

  • Prof. Lorenzo Livi – Associate Professor & Program Head, specializing in machine learning and complex dynamical systems.
  • Catalina Dumitru, PhD – Doctoral Program Manager, supporting candidates from onboarding to graduation.
Press coverage

LondonDaily.News – The growing distance between education and work

Source: LondonDaily.News, published on March 06th, 2026 We are living in a moment of extraordinary opportunity and extraordinary uncertainty. AI is reshaping everything. For the first time, many people feel that “human capability” itself is being challenged by technology. In the constant pursuit of disruption, driven by scale, efficiency, and financial outcomes, we may have […]

Past event

Webinar – AI Skills for Life: Preparing Every Citizen for the Future

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we live and work. In this webinar, Zorina Alliata, AI Strategy expert at AWS and OPIT Faculty member, explores how organizations are leveraging AI to drive innovation and why building AI literacy is becoming essential across all industries. The session also highlights the importance of responsible and ethical AI […]

Past event

Webinar – Key Skills to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI

Watch the masterclass led by Adam Lerner, Director at Toptal, former Director at KPMG, and Professor at OPIT, exploring how AI is reshaping careers and the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market. In this session, Prof. Lerner shares practical strategies to build future-ready career paths, develop human-centric skills, and effectively integrate […]

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Agenda Digitale: Regenerative Business – The Future of Business Is Net-Positive

Source: Agenda Digitale, published on November 25th, 2025 The net-positive model transcends traditional sustainability by aiming to generate more value than is consumed. Blockchain, AI, and IoT enable scalable circular models. Case studies demonstrate how profitability and positive impact combine to regenerate business and the environment. By Francesco Derchi, Professor and Area Chair in Digital […]

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Raconteur: AI on your terms – meet the enterprise-ready AI operating model

Source: Raconteur, published on November 06th, 2025 What is the AI technology operating model – and why does it matter? A well-designed AI operating model provides the structure, governance and cultural alignment needed to turn pilot projects into enterprise-wide transformation By Duncan Jefferies Many firms have conducted successful Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilot projects, but scaling […]

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Times of Malta: Malta-based OPIT launches innovative AI tool for students, academic staff

Source: Times of Malta, published on September 18th, 2025 4 min read The launch was officially unveiled during an event held at Microsoft Italia in Milan, titled AI Agents and the Future of Higher Education. A tech-focused higher education institution based and accredited in Malta has developed a new AI assistant designed to support both […]

Past event

Academic Year Inauguration 2025/2026

Watch the recording of OPIT’s Academic Year Inauguration, welcoming new BSc and MSc students from 98 nationalities alongside faculty, alumni, and guests from around the world. The ceremony celebrated key milestones, including the first MSc graduation, the launch of new learning and career services, and the continued global growth of OPIT. The event featured keynote […]

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Authority Magazine: Paola Tirelli of RWS Group on the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Source: Authority Magazine, published on July 28th, 2025 By Kate Mowbray, 7 min read “To engage more women in the AI industry, I believe we need to start by highlighting the diversity of roles available. Not all of them are purely technical. AI needs linguists, designers, ethicists, project managers, and many other profiles. Showing that […]

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EFMD Global: AI agent supports students and staff

Source: EFMD Global, published on July 29th, 2025 By Stephanie Mullins, 3 min read OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, a global online educational institution, has launched its very own AI agent: OPIT AI Copilot. The institution is among the first in Europe to introduce a custom AI assistant for students and faculty. OPIT’s founder […]

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Peace FM Online: OPIT Launches Groundbreaking AI Copilot To Transform Online Learning For African Students

Source: Peace FM Online, published on June 27th, 2025 OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, an innovative global online university, has announced the launch of OPIT AI Copilot, an advanced artificial intelligence assistant designed to revolutionize digital learning. This groundbreaking development is expected to significantly enhance access and support for its current and future students […]