Prioritizing Societal and Ethical Concerns for Responsible AI by IEEE President and CEO, Tom Coughlin

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You are invited to a Public Lecture on Artificial Intelligence by 2024 IEEE President and CEO Tom Coughlin, which will be held at the University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus hosted by the IEEE Student Branch at the University of Johannesburg and co-hosted by IEEE South Africa Section.

 



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  • Corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • South Africa PO Box 524
  • Building: Kopanong B2
  • Room Number: LAB 207

  • Contact Event Hosts
  • IEEE Student Branch at University of Johannesburg Chairperson

    Mr. Thabang Moliane   

    Email: thabangmoliane@gmail.com

     

    IEEE Student Branch at University of Johannesburg Counsellors

    Dr. Lutendo Muremi

    Prof. Omowunmi M. Longe

     

     
  • Co-sponsored by IEEE South Africa Section
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  • Starts 07 October 2024 10:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 14 October 2024 10:00 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge
  • Menu: Vegetarian, Non-vegetarian


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Topic:

Prioritizing Societal and Ethical Concerns for Responsible AI

  • In-depth discussion on the evolution of digital storage.
  • Future trends and their impact on industries.
  • Encouragement to students on technological development in this.

Biography:

Thomas Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates, is a digital storage analyst and business and technology consultant. He has more than 40 years in the data storage industry with engineering and senior management positions at several companies.

An IEEE Life Fellow, Dr. Coughlin has many publications and six patents. He is also the author of "Digital Storage in Consumer Electronics: The Essential Guide," which is now in its second edition with Springer. Tom is a regular storage and memory contributor for forbes.com and media and entertainment organizations. Coughlin Associates consults and publishes books and market and technology reports, including The Media and Entertainment Storage Report and an Emerging Memory Report, and puts on digital storage-oriented events.

Tom has served in numerous IEEE volunteer leadership roles, including President of IEEE-USA, Director of IEEE Region 6, Vice President and Board member of the IEEE Consumer Technology Society, Chair of the Santa Clara Valley IEEE Section, and Chair of the Consultants Network of Silicon Valley. He is also active with the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) and the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

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Agenda

1. Opening and Welcome Address by the Branch Chairperson: (10 minutes).

2. Introduction of Distinguished Guests by the Faculty counsellor: (5 minutes).

3. Welcome Speech by the Section Student Representative Miss Zizo Madlala : (10 minutes).

4. Talk by the IEEE Global President: Thomas Coughlin: (35 minutes).

5. Q&A Session Moderated by: IEEE UJ Student Branch Vice Chairperson: (15 minutes).

6. Speech by the IEEE South African Section Chair, Dr. Akuru: (10 minutes).

7. Speech by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Build Environment: (10 minutes).

8. Speech by the Head of School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering: (10 minutes).

9. Talk by the HOD, EEES: (5 minutes).

10. Remarks by Faculty Counsellors: (10 minutes).

11. Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks by IEEE UJ Student Branch Chairperson: (5 minutes).

12. Networking Session and refreshments: (10 minutes).

  



 

 



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