ICSRI Speaker Series
Where industry insight meets real-world impact
The ICSRI Speaker Series brings leading voices in business, technology, and policy to campus for timely conversations on the forces shaping today’s world. From AI and digital transformation to careers and global markets, each session offers practical insights students can apply immediately.
Explore past events below, organized by year and in reverse chronological order, with speaker details and event highlights.
2026 Speaker Series
Landing your Dream Job in The AI Era
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Event Description: A panel of seven industry leaders joined moderator Dr. Maikel Leon to share practical strategies for navigating the job market in an AI-driven world. Speakers explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping hiring, skills, and career trajectories across industries, offering students actionable advice on standing out, adapting, and landing their dream roles alongside rapidly evolving technology.
The Future of The U.S. Dollar: Growth, Policy, and the Rise of Stablecoins
Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Speaker Name: Walter O’Leary, Venture capital and investment banking
Event Description: Topics included the future strength of the U.S. dollar, U.S. economic growth, inflation and policy trends, and the rising global importance of USD-backed stablecoins like Tether.
2025 Speaker Series
Your Human Advantage: Building a Career that Endures in The Age of AI
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Speaker Name: Kate Hopper, Leadership and Career Advisor, former Big Tech Executive
Event Description: Kate Hopper explored how to stay relevant and thrive in an AI-driven world by focusing on uniquely human skills like creativity, adaptability, and relationship-building. The session highlighted practical ways to build a resilient, future-proof career alongside advancing technology.
AI Infrastructure: A Race within a Race
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Speaker Name: Jorge Ros, Global Business Strategist & Cloud/AI Transformation Expert Vice President, IBM Cloud Americas
Event Description: Jorge Ros explored the hidden competition behind AI, how companies are racing to build the infrastructure powering innovation. It highlights why computers, data, and systems are becoming the real battleground for AI leadership.
Randy Walker
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Event Description: Randy Walker shared insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming large-scale business operations, decision-making, and customer engagement across global markets. His talk highlighted the strategic role of AI in driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage in enterprise environments.
