Automated Attorneys Will AI “Kill All the Lawyers?”Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A) Lawyers have been around a long time — from long before Shakespeare. By some accounts, people have relied on the specialized knowledge of the legal industry for over […]
Digital Contact Tracing Blazing a Trail Back to Normal?Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmAs people around the world deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone everywhere is asking one simple question: when will it end? A key component to answering this all-important question stems from having a more complete understanding of how the […]
The Future of Privacy Will Cryptography and Secure Computation Protect Us?Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmIt is hard to argue with the statement that “data is the new oil.” Unfortunately, the ever-expanding collection of data from social networks, smartphones, and IoT devices has created an alarming trend. Every month, it seems, there […]
Telehealth Hypergrowth Will Virtual House Calls Replace Office Visits?Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmUsing technology to deliver health care from a distance has been available for decades. In recent years, telehealth usage has steadily increased, and many large medical groups today offer telehealth services. A growing number of both physicians and patients […]
Carbon-Friendly Concrete Can We “Build” Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis?Tuesday, October 27, 2020 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmRecord-breaking temperatures. Millions of acres engulfed in wildfires. Storms that are stronger and more frequent than at any time in recorded history. The effects of the rise in greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere seem to be […]
Eliminating Passwords Does Abolishing the Password Create Stronger Security?Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmPasswords are a source of endless frustration — for both users and organizations. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of data breaches are caused by compromised, weak, and reused passwords. They often lead to employee downtime and […]
Founders’ SeriesRaising Capital During the PandemicWednesday, March 24, 2021Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on the virtual stage.The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced an extraordinary set of new challenges for both startups […]
Indoor AgTech Planting the Seeds of a Better Food Supply Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmThe indoor AgTech market is poised to revolutionize the food supply system, disrupting conventional “open field” and greenhouse growers. As population growth, urbanization, and climate change reshape the farming landscape — both figuratively and literally — traditional […]
Robotic Process Automation A “Magic Switch” for Enterprises?Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmThe digital transformation of enterprises across the globe has been a key driver of innovation in recent years, fundamentally changing the way a company operates and delivers value to its customers. As enterprises continue to explore new ways to integrate […]
Founders’ SeriesThe Great SPAC Explosion of the 2020s Are SPACs Better than IPOs or Acquisitions?Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Pacific time)The popularity of using a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public has exploded, and SPACS have significantly disrupted the path to liquidity for a growing number of startups. In 2020, […]
Founders’ SeriesInvesting in the Next Wave of NFTs Unique Opportunities or Just Another Asset Class?Thursday, April 28, 2022 Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on the virtual stage.The evolution of blockchain-based […]
Accelerating through the Turn Which Electric Cars Will Get the Checkered Flag?Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Pacific time)It is no secret that the global automotive landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to engines using alternative, carbon-friendly fuel sources. Perhaps the most well-known of these new automobile […]