BROOKLYN TECH WEEK 2024: NOVEMBER 20-23
Welcome to Brooklyn Tech Week 2024! Our four-day festival celebrates the forefront of technological innovation, connecting the brightest minds in AI, Blockchain, Web3, and Startup ecosystems. Dive into a series of dynamic events, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops designed to inspire and empower. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
AGI CON: The AI Experience
Date: November 20, 2024: Day 1
Theme: The Future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Its Transformative Power
Event Overview:
AGI CON, the signature event of Brooklyn Tech Week 2024, is a forward-thinking exploration of the future of Artificial General Intelligence. This year’s theme, The AI Experience, invites attendees into an immersive, human-centered discussion on how AGI will reshape industries, societies, and lives. Taking place in Brooklyn, this event gathers visionaries, technologists, policymakers, and educators to engage in the most pressing questions surrounding AI’s accelerating influence on our world.
AGI CON is not just another AI conference—it is where the next generation of AI innovation is understood, discussed, and prepared for. Through a combination of keynotes, interactive panels, and thought-provoking talks, we will delve into the intersections of technology, education, security, and regulation. This is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of AGI’s present capabilities and its potential future, empowering participants to lead in an AI-driven landscape.
Event Highlights:
- Opening Talk: Preparing Future Leaders in an AI-Powered World
In today’s rapidly evolving technological environment, the future belongs to those who are prepared. This opening talk will focus on the skills, mindset, and resilience needed for success in an AI-centric world. It will offer actionable insights into how educators and leaders can foster the development of future innovators and changemakers, preparing them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI. - The Age of Intelligence: Open Source AI and the Path to Artificial General Intelligence
As open-source AI continues to grow, it plays a pivotal role in the development of AGI. This session will explore the power of collaboration in AI development and the open-source movement’s contributions to accelerating AGI. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how transparency, shared resources, and community-led innovation are influencing the future of AGI. - AI in EdTech: Careers and Skills for the Future
The education landscape is being reshaped by AI, and with that comes a demand for new skills and career paths. This panel will delve into the emerging roles that AI is creating in education, focusing on how institutions, startups, and innovators can align their strategies to meet the demands of the future workforce. Learn how AI is influencing the way we teach, learn, and prepare students for success in tomorrow’s world. - AI and Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Intelligent Systems
AI is a double-edged sword in the realm of cybersecurity. On one hand, it provides tools to safeguard critical systems, detect threats, and predict attacks. On the other, it presents new risks as adversaries exploit AI vulnerabilities. This discussion will address the delicate balance of leveraging AI for protection while managing the security risks it introduces, providing attendees with critical insights into safeguarding intelligent systems in a rapidly evolving digital world. - AI-Powered Bots: Enhancing Automation Across Industries
From customer service to manufacturing, AI bots are transforming industries by driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation. This session will explore the tangible impacts AI-powered bots are having across various sectors. Attendees will learn how automation is evolving and what that means for the future of industries dependent on high-speed, intelligent automation. - The Regulatory Landscape for AI: Navigating Compliance and Innovation
As AI technology evolves at a blistering pace, the regulatory framework is trying to keep up. This discussion will provide a deep dive into the current state of AI regulations and their impact on innovation. Attendees will explore how businesses can navigate compliance while pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve. Understanding the legal landscape will be essential for startups, enterprises, and innovators looking to stay ahead of the curve. - From AI to AGI: The Path Toward Artificial General Intelligence
The journey from today’s AI to tomorrow’s AGI is filled with both incredible promise and significant challenges. This session will examine the cutting-edge advancements in AI that are bringing us closer to AGI and the hurdles we must overcome to reach this next frontier. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of where we stand in the pursuit of AGI and the societal, ethical, and technical questions we must address along the way.
Engaging, Informative, and Visionary:
AGI CON is crafted to be a truly engaging experience, designed to provide not just information but actionable insights. From the opening talk to the final panel, attendees will be immersed in a narrative that connects the dots between AI’s current state and its potential future. It’s an opportunity to be part of the conversation that shapes the direction of technology for years to come.
Whether you are an AI professional, startup founder, investor, educator, or policy influencer, AGI CON offers the platform to learn, engage, and contribute to the discussion on the future of Artificial General Intelligence. Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of AI innovation and thought leadership.
