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Upcoming events

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.
Jun 30
Tuesday, 2026
Online event
Webinar – Inside OPIT – Discover our degrees
17:00 to 18:00
Online
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 17h00 CET
📍OPIT Webinar
🎤 Speakers: OPIT Team

Join us for a live session to discover everything about studying at OPIT. Our Admissions team will walk you through our programmes, entry requirements, student life, and answer all your questions in real time. Speakers: Greta Maiocchi, Head of Marketing & Admissions with 15+ years in education, and Santiago Fonseca from the OPIT Admissions team.

Jul 13
Monday, 2026
Online event
Free Bootcamp: from Zero to Tech
17:30 to 18:00
Online

📅 From July 13, 2026
🕔 5:30 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

A 2-week free online bootcamp, 8 live sessions including 3 hands-on workshops to dive into Applied AI, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing taught by industry experts and OPIT faculty.

Discover more at this link: OPIT Bootcamp

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EFMD Global: What students need to know in 2025

Source: EFMD Global, Published on January 30th, 2025. By Stephanie Mullins Technological advances, changes around equality and the importance of sustainable initiatives may characterise 2025 for some, but what do people studying in 2025 really need to know? We spoke to education experts from around the world to find out. From Germany’s Frankfurt School of […]

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SheerLuxe: An AI Update For Business Leaders, Executives & Entrepreneurs

Source: Sheerluxe, Published on January 29th, 2025. AI is advancing at pace and is now set to transform society, the jobs market and how we do business. On the back of the prime minister pledging to turn the UK into an ‘AI superpower’, we checked in with the experts to find out the latest from […]

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People & Change 360: How Corporate Purpose Redefines the Strategies of a Forward-Looking Organization

Source: People & Change 360, Published on January 20th, 2025. By Francesco Derchi, Chair in Digital Business of OPIT – Open Institute of Technology Companies face increasing pressure to deliver quick results, often at the expense of future vision. However, a clear and authentic purpose becomes a determining factor in integrating ethics, sustainability and clear […]

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The Yuan: AI is childlike in its capabilities, so why do so many people fear it?

Source: The Yuan, Published on October 25th, 2024. By Zorina Alliata Artificial intelligence is a classic example of a mismatch between perceptions and reality, as people tend to overlook its positive aspects and fear it far more than what is warranted by its actual capabilities, argues AI strategist and professor Zorina Alliata. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – […]

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Il Sole 24 Ore: For 66% of Linkedin people, AI should be taught in High School

Source: Il Sole 24 Ore, Published on October 28th, 2024. By Redazione Scuola The data emerges from a survey carried out on LinkedIn by OPIT – Open Institute of Technology on the occasion of the start of the new academic year of the institution led by Francesco Profumo Artificial Intelligence must become a subject of […]

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IE University: How Corporate Purpose Drives Success in the AI Era

Source: IE University – Insights, Published on October 15th, 2024. By Francesco Derchi Purpose is a strategic tool for driving innovation, competitive advantage, and addressing AI challenges, writes Francesco Derchi. Since the early 2000s, technology has dominated discussions among scholars and professionals about global development and economic trends, with the first wave of research regarding […]

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Zorina Alliata Of Open Institute of Technology On Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career In The AI Industry

Source: Authority Magazine Medium, Published on September 15th, 2024. Gaining hands-on experience through projects, internships, and collaborations is vital for understanding how to apply AI in various industries and domains. Use Kaggle or get a free cloud account and start experimenting. You will have projects to discuss at your next interviews. By David Leichner, CMO […]

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EFMD Global: This business school grad created own education institution

Source: EFMD Global, Published on July 12th, 2024. By Stephanie Mullins Many people love to read the stories of successful business school graduates to see what they’ve achieved using the lessons, insights and connections from the programmes they’ve studied. We speak to one alumnus, Riccardo Ocleppo, who studied at top business schools including London Business […]