We invite you to participate in the first session of the three-part webinar series "Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in International Operations". This series aims to explore how technology and AI can support companies in their international expansion, through practical examples and the sharing of experiences by experts and businesses with real-world projects in this field.
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The session will initially discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its related concepts, including Machine Learning, Agentic AI, and the AI Development Life Cycle.
The session will focus on four key AI-driven business actions that organizations should consider to stay competitive, cost efficient and innovative. It will outline AI cases and tangible values AI can create—such as improved efficiency, improved competitive edge, smarter decision-making, enhanced customer experiences and reducing business risk —illustrated through real-world case studies.
These case examples will show how successful AI adoption leads to meaningful business value and results, turning data and technology investments into strategic advantages across industries.
Program - 1st Session
10h00 - Opening Remarks – Paulo Azevedo, Deputy Executive Director at AHK Portugal
10h05 - Webinar Introduction – Guilherme Ramos Pereira, Head of Strategic Business Development at 99x Tech Europe
10h10 - Beyond Generative AI: The Rise of Agentic AI – Stein Erik, CEO of Gture (a 99x Group company)
10h55 - Q&A
Dates:
- 1st Session of the Webinar Series, with 99x: Beyond Generative AI: The Rise of Agentic AI – June 23rd | MSTeams
- 2nd Session of the Webinar Series, with zeroto100: From Zero to 100: Building the AI Super Company – July 8th | MSTeams
- 3rd Session of the Webinar Series, with Arquiconsult: Global Systems, Local Requirements: Technology in Support of International Expansion – September (tbc) | MSTeams
Speaker:
Stein Erik is part of the executive management in 99x, and is the CEO of one of the product engineering sister companies of 99x, delivering AI solutions into the market. In addition to using AI in all aspects of software development, the company he is leading has delivered in the last couple of years some 20+ AI product and solution cases for their clients.
Stein Erik has implemented technology to both large scale and smaller businesses in his 35 years professional career, since doing his master in Computer Science at the Turing Institute – then also focusing on AI back in the late 80s.
He has 27 years of experience with the global IT company Accenture - having had global leadership positions within Management Consultancy, Sales and Industry in Europe, Latin America and Africa. He has extensive experience (20+ years) with global delivery from Asia and Europe. He has co-founded a digital product company and investment company – investing into some 18 tech companies. He has had board positions in many tech-companies, but also on the board positions for non-technical organisations such as the Norwegian Opera and Balley.
