THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY
What Comes After Techtonic Shifts?
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Location: Gallup Great Hall
Doors Open & Networking: 2:00 p.m.
Programming: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Technology is going through a once-in-a-lifetime revolution, spurred by advances in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. That’s shaking up companies, consumers, and policymakers as they learn how to take advantage of the changes and grapple with fresh challenges.
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Speakers
Jay Carney
Global Head of Policy and Communications, Airbnb
H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi
CEO, Altérra
April Miller Boise
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Intel
Kevin Guo
CEO and Co-Founder, Hive
Hosts
Ben Smith
Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Semafor
Gina Chon
Senior Editor, Semafor
Morgan Chalfant
Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, Semafor
Agenda
Opening Remarks
Featuring: Justin B. Smith, Co-Founder and CEO, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: The Future of Travel
How technological advancements are changing leisure and hospitality.
Featuring: Jay Carney, Global Policy Head, Airbnb
In conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: Inside the AI Mania
Navigating AI hype from reality.
Featuring: Kevin Guo, CEO & Co-Founder, Hive
In conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: The Semiconductor Stakes
How effective has the U.S. been in addressing its chip vulnerabilities?
Featuring: April Miller Boise, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Intel
In conversation with: Morgan Chalfant, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, Semafor
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Fireside Chat: Powering The Next Era of Green Tech
The world’s largest private climate investment fund is reshaping climate innovations.
Featuring: H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO, Altérra
In conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor