This talk discards hand-wavy pop-science metaphors and answers a simple question: from a computer science perspective, how can a quantum computer outperform a classical computer? Attendees will learn the following: Representing computation with basic linear algebra (matrices and vectors) The computational workings of qbits, superposition, and quantum logic gates Solving
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If Brains Are Computers, Who Designs The Software? | A Talk By Daniel Dennett – Cognitive Scientist And Philosopher
Cognitive science sees the brain as a sort of computer, but how does education redesign these cerebral computers? Cognitive scientist, philosopher, and expert on consciousness Daniel Dennett explains. There is widespread agreement among researchers in cognitive science that a human brain is some kind of computer, but not much like
The Impact Of Automation & Artificial Intelligence On Our Economy | A Talk By Robert Reich Followed By Q&A Session
Professor Reich comes to Google to discuss the impact of automation & artificial intelligence on our economy. He also provides a recommendation on how we can ensure future technologies benefit the entire economy, not just those at the top. Robert Reich is the Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the
Rise Of Impact Entertainment: Brand’s Social Purpose & Socially Conscious Consumers
As more brands, media companies, and corporations seek to connect with an ever growing, socially conscious consumer base, Participant Media and SoulPancake, in partnership with Brand Storytelling, set out to understand how brand marketers think about utilizing traditional entertainment as a tool to spark meaningful dialogue and generate compelling social
The Art Of Business Storytelling | A Talk By Ameen Haque
Ameen Haque, Founder of Storywallahs, is a storyteller, story coach and consultant. He trains leaders and entrepreneurs in storytelling, crafting narratives, and using story and story based frameworks to help organizations navigate change and inspire action along desired goals. Formerly a Vice President at the ad agency Ogilvy & Mather,
Find Your Soul: Developing & Defining Your Brand In An Increasingly Crowded Landscape | A Talk By Yelena Fradlis
Former SVP Marketing, Creative Director Yelena Fradlis is talking about finding and defining unique properties that customer can emotionally connect to. Building a community of avid supporters and connecting it to an in-person activity. Finding a face for the brand, but also a spirit and a soul. The importance of
How To Plan And Execute Great Startup Marketing Programs | A Talk By April Dunford
April Dunford, Founder, Rocket Launch Marketing, discusses a systems approach to startup marketing. April highlights the importance of understanding the customer buying process, choosing the right marketing tactics and measuring results. Author’s Statement: I spent the first 25 years of my career as a startup executive, running marketing, product, and
Artificial Intelligence: The History And Future | A Talk By Chris Bishop
Chris Bishop discusses the progress and opportunities of artificial intelligence research. The last five years have witnessed a dramatic resurgence of excitement in the goal of creating intelligent machines. Technology companies are now investing billions of dollars in this field, new research laboratories are springing up around the globe, and
Powerful Personal Branding | A Talk By Ann Bastianelli
Pulling from personal experience as a professor at the IU Kelley School of Business as well as her time working with Coach Bob Knight, Ann Bastianelli explains that marketing principles of big brand companies are applicable to building one’s personal brand. Ms. Bastianelli asks us to consider how we are
The Importance Of Being Brave In Marketing | A Talk By Andrea Brimmer Following Q&As
In this Talk, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer of Ally Financial, Andrea Brimmer, discusses how she joined Ally Financial at the height of the financial crisis when the company faced intense challenges – transitioning from its roots as a captive auto finance company, while also launching the first-ever online-only
Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future | A Talk By Dorie Clark
A step-by-step guide to reinventing you – Whether you want to advance faster at your present company, change jobs, or make the jump to a new field entirely, the goal is clear: to build a career that thrives on your unique passions and talents. But to achieve this in today’s
The Politics Of Artificial Intelligence | A Talk By Kate Crawford
Kate Crawford, Distinguished Research Professor at New York University, a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research New York, and the co-founder and co-director of the AI Now Institute, discusses the biases built into machine learning, and what that means for the social implications of AI. About Speaker: Kate Crawford is a
