Cyberport Distinguished Speakers Series: Artificial Intelligence and ESG Framework

Cyberport is delighted to present Dr. Roey Tzezana, Futures Studies Researcher, Tel Aviv University, and Prof. Gaizka Ormazabal, Professor, IESE Business School, as the special guest speakers of Cyberport Distinguished Speakers Series. 

Session 1: Artificial Intelligence in a Human World: Myths, Trends and Truths 
Date: 23 September 2024
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Smart Living Labs 2-3, Level 3, Core C, Cyberport 3
Speaker: Dr. Roey Tzezana, Futures Studies Researcher, Tel Aviv University
Language: English
Fee: Free of charge
What to Learn:
- What myths have been disrupted about AI in the last two years?
- Where are the trends taking us? What will AI be able to do in the next couple of years?
- What will be its capabilities by the end of the decade?
- What does it all mean together? What is the future of work, and what should we study and learn to stay on the path to success?

Session 2: ESG Framework - Understanding the Rapidly Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Date: 23 September 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Smart Living Labs 2-3, Level 3, Core C, Cyberport 3
Speaker: Prof. Gaizka Ormazabal, Professor, IESE Business School
Language: English
Fee: Free of charge
What to Learn:
In this session we will analyze recent regulatory developments related to disclosure and sustainability reporting. Prominent examples include the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the Sustainable Finance Reporting Disclosure Regulation, and the EU Taxonomy. We will discuss together the potential economic consequences of these regulatory moves, including capital market effects and spillovers in the real economy, with the ultimate objective of identifying opportunities and avoiding risks. The discussion will include, among other things, how this regulation will affect investment portfolios, and what sort of behavior should we expect from corporations and investment companies. We will also discuss the tensions in the ongoing process of developing sustainability reporting standards. Finally, we will analyze the impact of ESG on traditional financial reporting.


Dr. Roey Tzezana is a world-renowned futurist and AI researcher from the Blavatnik Center at Tel Aviv University. He's the author of "Guide to the Future" (which was also published in China) and "Rulers of the Future". Dr. Tzezana has conducted research and innovation in several future-oriented fields such as robotics, AI, longevity and age reversal and tissue engineering. His research has led him to journey worldwide - from Kazakhstan to Latin America and even Antarctica (where he became one of the few people in the world to capture pokemon on that barren continent) - trying to understanding how technology will impact humanity and reshape our society and institutions. Dr. Tzezana will explore the myths about artificial intelligence that have been debunked over the past two years, shedding light on how our understanding of AI has evolved. We'll delve into the current trends shaping the field and discuss what AI is expected to achieve in the next few years, projecting its capabilities towards the end of the decade. The lecture will also examine the broader implications of these advancements, particularly in terms of the future of work, and offer insights into the skills and knowledge areas that will be essential for staying competitive and successful in this rapidly changing landscape.

Prof. Gaizka Ormazabal has a PhD. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, PhD. Construction Engineering and Degree in Civil Engineering Universidad Polytecnica de Catalunya. With his research background focusing on corporate governance and sustainable development, Prof. Gaizka Ormazabal will share about "ESG Reporting - Understanding the Rapidly Evolving Regulatory Landscape" in this seminar. Prof. Gaizka Ormazabal will analyze recent regulatory developments related to disclosure and sustainability reporting. Prominent examples include the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the Sustainable Finance Reporting Disclosure Regulation, and the EU Taxonomy. The potential economic consequences of these regulatory moves, will also be discussed, including capital market effects and spillovers in the real economy, with the ultimate objective of identifying opportunities and avoiding risks. The discussion will include, among other things, how this regulation will affect investment portfolios, and what sort of behavior should we expect from corporations and investment companies. Prof. Gaizka Ormazabal will also discuss the tensions in the ongoing process of developing sustainability reporting standards, with a particular focus on the role of IFRS Foundation, EFRAG in the EU, and other related institutions. Finally, Prof. Gaizka Ormazabal will analyze the impact of ESG on traditional financial reporting.