RESPONSIBLE TECH – THE NEW REVOLUTION [event], April 29, 2021 | 8:00 - 10 am Eastern
All Tech Is Human founder David Ryan Polgar will be taking part in this U.S. Department of State event regarding the rise of Responsible Tech. If you would like to attend, simply click the ADD TO CALENDAR button below which has the log in info!
Overview: The purpose of this final session is to introduce members of the global entrepreneurial community to key players and concepts of the Responsible Tech movement in New York City, and to provide networking opportunities between New York-based entrepreneurs and global entrepreneurs with an interest in responsible/green tech. This session will include a plenary portion, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the field of Responsible tech, demos presented by IVLP alumni participants, and break-out discussions on key topics.
Tech Entrepreneurship Salon Series A Multi-Regional Project for Alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program, U.S. Department of State.
This session has been arranged by:
Ms. Jenny Eisenberg, New York Program Branch, Office of International Visitors, U.S. Department of State
Mr. Andy Moss, New York University
Event series arranged by World Learning. Program Sponsor: United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Note: Please log on 5 minutes early so that we may start this session promptly.
AGENDA
8:00 am - 8:05 am | Session Opening
Welcome and Introductions by:
Ms. Meghan Simpson, Senior Program Officer, World Learning
Ms. Jenny Eisenberg, Program Officer, U.S. Department of State
Mr. John Crosby
Director, International Visitor Leadership Program, New York Program Branch, U.S. Department of State
8:05 am - 8:15 am | Keynote: The Urgency of Responsible Tech
Speaker:
Mr. Andy Moss
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Board Member, Jericho Project
Founder/Primary Researcher, Culture and Organizational Resolve (COR) Methodology
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University
8:15 am - 8:30 am | Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities for Innovators in the Field of Responsible Tech
Panelists:
Mr. David Ryan Polgar
Founder, All Tech is Human
Ms. Yael Eisenstat
Future of Democracy Fellow, Berggruen Institute
Researcher in Residence, Betalab
Mr. Teddy Gold
Principal, Higher Ground Lab
Facilitator:
Mr. Andy Moss
8:30 am - 8:45 am | Plenary Discussion
Facilitator:
Mr. Andy Moss
8:45 am - 9:00 am | Demos
Three pre-selected IVLP alumni will each present 3-5 minute demos of their work on responsible tech.
9:00 am - 9:15 am | Plenary Discussion
Plenary question and answer session directed to the three alumni who presented demos.
Facilitator:
Mr. Andy Moss
9:15 am - 9:30 am | Break-out Discussions
Attendees will join one of several rooms with designated topics. Each break-out discussion will be facilitated by a New York-based entrepreneur/innovator. Example topics may include:
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• The move towards the pursuit of purpose as well as profit (i.e., the importance of a focus on organizational culture)
• Managing to mitigate algorithm and data bias
• Which emerging technologies pose the greatest challenge for balancing positive outcomes with negative unintended consequences (e.g., Facial recognition, brain machine interfaces, etc.)
• Building a Better Internet – what business models will emerge to supplant current social media advertising?
• Getting to Green – which technologies and business models represent the greatest potential?
Each room will designate someone to take notes and report back to the main session.
9:30 am - 9:45 am | Plenary Discussion
Attendees reconvene in main session for reports from each breakout room and a conversation about key take-aways
Facilitator:
Mr. Andy Moss
9:45 am - 10:00 am | Conclusion
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
• Learn about Culture and Organizational Resolve - COR Methodology • Read more about responsible tech by reviewing the Omidyar Network Responsible Technology
• Learn about the work of All Tech Is Human, a leader in the field of Responsible Tech • Review this Guide to Responsible Tech, produced by All Tech Is Human