What: 📅 Suits & Sneakers presents: "How to parent in the age of A.I." with Ajit Gopalakrishnan
When:
Where: 🕳 The Tryst
How much:
🆓 Quicket
🎟️ R150.00Quicket
Suits & Sneakers hosts ONE event each month in Joburg with different speakers who will be touching on different themes. The idea behind Suits & Sneakers is that these events act like informal “university” classes which hopefully help you to become a better version of yourself.
This specific event will be hosted on the evening of Wednesday, 24 June at The Tryst. We will also be streaming the event on the night for those that aren’t based in Johannesburg or South Africa. And finally, this will be the last ever Suits & Sneakers event at The Tryst in Woodmead.
WHAT IS THIS EVENT ALL ABOUT?Our hope is that, by the end of this conversation, you’ll feel better equipped to recognise AI-related risks, introduce sensible safeguards, and support your children as they grow up online. In our effort to give our children access to technology, we have inadvertently given technology access to our children. Adolescence is already a roller-coaster. Add personalised algorithms and the slope steepens. Understanding the tech and its psychology turns fear into informed guidance. This talk arms you with insight, guardrails, and a repeatable framework so your teens can explore, create, and grow… SAFELY.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Parents and guardians of kids aged between 10-18Teachers, counsellors, and school leadershipYouth-facing NGO staffAnyone concerned with digital child-safety
WHO IS AJIT GOPALAKRISHNAN?Ajit Gopalakrishnan is a versatile leader whose professional journey traverses diverse sectors including education, engineering, marketing, and management. Ajit’s academic foundation is as robust as his career, with an engineering degree from the University of Cape Town and a master’s from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Ajit’s vision extends beyond the boardroom. He is fiercely committed to transforming education to be safe, personalised and future relevant for our children, ensuring that the abundant raw talent in our country is no longer squandered. His dedication is fueled by a belief in the transformative power of education and a desire to foster a society where technology is a force for positive change. His perspective is nuanced and critical, often echoing the sentiments of thought leaders like Sir Ken Robinson, with reflections on the true nature of connectivity in the digital age. Ajit lives by a potent mantra: “Make a difference or die trying”, a commitment to societal impact that is both inspiring and a testament to his relentless pursuit of a better future for all. SPONSORS & PARTNERSSuits & Sneakers is brought to you by the many small business owners that are Suits & Sneakers members. Together, we have created a support structure for small business owners and our collective goal is to grow the economy, while lowering unemployment. More about that on the night.