Science to Practice Seminar: Is GenAI transforming work – Rhetoric or Reality?

Join us for an engaging conversation on what Generative AI really means for the future of work.

Be part of an interactive evening exploring how Generative AI is reshaping the modern workplace, from coding and content creation to decision-making, research, and collaboration.

Join Heriot-Watt University Dubai researchers and industry leaders as they share evidence, insights, and real-world examples of what’s truly changing with AI, and what might still be hype.

Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, professional, researcher, or student, this event offers a unique opportunity to:

• Connect academic research with industry practice
• Gain practical insights into how Generative AI is being used across sectors
• Engage in meaningful conversation about the ethical, creative, and economic implications of AI in the workplace

Speakers & Panel

Chair:

• Dr. Zoe Fortune – Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences

Panel:

• Dr. Cakil Agnew – Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences
• Prof. John Woodward – Head of School, Mathematical & Computer Sciences
• Dr. Rula Sharqi – Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

We look forward to welcoming you!