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National Conference 2024: Being Human in a Digital World

May 9 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA EVENTBRITE - see Eventbrite link below

Ella Forums is delighted to present what we hope to be our best online annual conference to date, with an excellent lineup of expert speakers and facilitators, bringing together the Ella community like never before.
This year, our conference theme focusses on the digital era. The words on everyone’s lips right now are “Artificial Intelligence”. You can’t seem to go anywhere without Generative AI, Automation and Machine Learning cropping up as topics for discussion. The charity sector is no different and charity leaders want to know what the recent, rapid advances in AI might mean for them, their organisations and the people at the heart of the work they do.
With so much buzz around AI, what do Charity Leaders need to know and think about so that their organisations and people can thrive?
Beyond these digital advancements, we cannot and must not lose the human aspect of our work. How do we also preserve our humanity while embracing this digital transformation?
Join us to hear from expert speakers and take part in interactive workshops that will help you to navigate new ways of working and how new technology can present opportunities for your organisation while maintaining a focus on the human skills and values that underpin our collective success.
We have a great keynote speaker lined up, followed by a choice of 3 workshops for you to attend. You’ll have the opportunity once you have booked to select a workshop preference.
Why not encourage a colleague to attend another?

Keynote speaker – James Crawford, AI and the Charity Sector
Technology has always been both a catalyst and enabler of change… and many people have always been scared by what that might mean for them and their jobs. The changes driven by digital technology are exponentially quicker than the last and the next big technological driver of change looks likely to be a combination of Automation, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. With so much buzz around AI, what do Charity Leaders need to know and to think about so that their organisations and people can thrive?

Workshop 1 – Human Connections in a Virtual Environment
– Zoe Amar
Harnessing the power of AI and technology in service of the people that matter

Workshop 2 – Culture in a Hybrid Workplace
– Sebastian Kamili
Fostering connection and workplace culture in a hybrid working environment

Workshop 3 – Leading with Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
– Shola Kaye
How empathetic leadership creates a psychological safety whilst driving performance

Workshop Reflections

Q&A
Ella Forums CEO, Julie Pelych, leads a conversation with the workshop leaders and keynote speaker, including Q&A with delegates.