Join us for an evening with Neil Gordon, and connect with us and other early career professionals, sharing career insights and tips.
Speaker
Neil Gordon
Agenda
6:00pm - Introduction
6:05pm - Talk from our special guest, Neil Gordon
6:20pm - Questions and answers
6:40pm - Breakout Rooms for discussion and networking
7:10pm - Reconvene for “open mic” presentations
7:20pm - Breakout Rooms for discussion and networking
7:50pm - Outro, but you are welcome to say for further conversation until 8pm
8:00pm - Event ends
Synopsis
Join the Early Careers Executive for a night of networking and lively conversation!
We’ll lead with a talk from Professor Neil Gordon, an ICT ethics champion who will discuss his work in IT ethics and his latest book, Getting Started with Tech Ethics.
In an ever-evolving tech landscape, ethical challenges are only becoming more common, and it's something that people at all levels of their career should be concerned with. We’ll follow the talk with a brief Q&A, where you can ask any questions you may have.
Then, we’ll head into smaller groups where you can get to know each other better, and build some connections while discussing what's happening in your career at the moment, and what your goals are as an early career professional.
Take it as an opportunity to share your successes and lift each other up as you navigate the difficult journey into the world of tech.
Neil and members of the exec will join each of the breakout rooms throughout the evening for you to seek advice or simply chat. At the end of the event, you’ll be encouraged to swap LinkedIn details/emails/etc so you can stay in touch with each other and us when we organise future "Career Connections" webinars. Share your wins, challenges, and goals - and leave with fresh perspectives and new connections. Don’t miss out!
About the speaker
Neil Gordon is a Professor in Computer Science, a National Teaching Fellow, and a Principal Fellow of AdvanceHE. He has produced a number of reports for AdvanceHE, in particular on how technology enhanced learning can enable flexible pedagogy, on the role of assessment in education, and on ways to address issues in retention and attainment in computing education.
With over 150 publications, his research interests include applications of computer science to enable true technology enhanced learning, issues around sustainable development, as well as more discipline specific work on applications of computer algebra and formal methods.
Neil is an advocate of professional and ethical duties in computing, and chairs the BCS ICT Ethics Specialist Group.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
This meeting is conducted in accordance with the BCS Code of Conduct for Meetings.
BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today
Please note: if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk, and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.
This event is brought to you by: BCS Early Careers Executive
Supported by: ICT Ethics specialist group
