Join Us in Austin for SXSW 2018

We’re proud to share that for our seventh consecutive year, we’re are actively engaged in organizing and coordinating the IEEE Tech for Humanity Series at SXSW.  IEEE is a highly valued, long-standing client with a very worthy mission, and our series is curated in partnership with SXSW as a part of the official schedule.

This year’s IEEE series at SXSW features more than 18 total speaking events, meetups, parties and a new VR experience that will be showcased at the IEEE booth #523!   The IEEE Tech for Humanity Party will feature STEAM Carnival Entertainment from Two Bit Circus.  The full schedule is available at http://techforhumanity.ieee.org.

This year, we’re honored to welcome back inventor and philanthropist, Dean Kamen, who will be returning to talk about his new $80M Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI).   Join us Sunday March 11 from 11-12 pm at the Hilton Salon H to learn how we’ll soon be able to order custom-made replacement organs, manufactured from our own cells!

We’re also delighted to welcome back Hugh Herr, Co-Director of MITs Center for Extreme Bionics, along with TED sensation, Olympian, Actress, Model Aimee Mullins, and Ottobock Chairman, Professor Hans Georg Naeder.  Their panel,“Extreme Bionics: The Future of Human Ability” will focus on the incredible advancements in bionics, optogenetic interfaces and more, which will soon seamlessly connect our bodies to technology like never before — helping humans surpass their own natural limitations.   Grab a coffee and start your day with this inspiring session at the Austin Convention Center room 18 ABCD from 9:30 – 10:30 am.

IEEE Quantum Computing Working Group Chair and Strangeworks CEO, Whurley will deliver the Convergence Keynote on the Endless Possibilities of Quantum Computing    It’s a must-see session on the future of Quantum, and there will be some great announcements coming.   That’s Tuesday at 2pm at the Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D.

We’re also hosting a number of other great sessions that we hope you can join us!    Our lineup with SXSW schedule links is provided below: 

FRIDAY MARCH 9

(Recommended) How Bottom-Up Privacy Models will Save the Net // JW Marriott, Salon 7 // 12:30 – 1:30 pm
With Bren Briggs and  Josh Chin from NetForce

A Roboticist, Ethicist and Novelist Walk into a Bar // Fairmont Manchester EFG  // 5-6 pm
With Robert Venditti, Novelist;  Lynne Parker, University of Tennesee, Ryan Jenkins, Cal Poly and Steven Cass, with IEEE Spectrum Magazine.

SATURDAY MARCH 10

Body Computing, Security & Human Safety // Austin Convention Center, 8 ABC  // 12:30 – 1:30 pm
with Michael Chertoff, former Secretary, US Department of Homeland Security, Micheal Chertoff, USC Body Computing Pioneer and Executive Director, Dr. Leslie Saxon and Beau Woods with the Atlantic Council.

Binding Memory and Emotion: Science, Story & Scent // Fairmont Manchester EFG  // 5-6 pm
With Robert Venditti, Novelist;  Lynne Parker, University of Tennesee, Ryan Jenkins, Cal Poly and Steven Cass, with IEEE Spectrum Magazine.

SUNDAY MARCH 11

FEATURED:  Regenerative Medicine & Human Tissue Manufacturing // Hilton Salon H  // 11-12 pm
with inventor and philanthropist Dean Kamen, Founder, Deka Research, FIRST(R) and FIRST Global, and the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute

Can We Create Consciousness in a Machine? // Fairmont, Manchester EFG // 12:30 – 1:30 pm
with Christof Koch, The Allen Institute;  Dave Chalmers, NYU Center for Brain, Mind & Consciousness, Susan Schneider, Cognitive Science Program at the University of Connecticut and Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum Magazine

IEEE Future of the Human Body Meetup  //Austin Convention Center Trade Show Meetup Pavillion // 3:30-4:30 pm
A one-hour open networking event with luminaries at the forefront of human ability and medicine, including inventor and philanthropist Dean Kamen, MIT Extreme Bionics Pioneer, Hugh Herr, Christof Koch from the Allen Institute, Poppy Crum from Dolby, Dr. Leslie Saxon,  Professor Hans Georg Naeder from Ottobock and many other IEEE Tech for Humanity Speakers.

The IEEE Tech for Humanity Party  // Driskill Hotel Mezzanine // 8-10 pm  with STEAM Carnival entertainment from Two Bit Circus, Robot Bartender, Beer, Wine & Cocktails and all the IEEE Tech for Humanity Speakers.  Come early, it’s going to be packed!!

MONDAY MARCH 12

FEATURED: Extreme Bionics: The Future of Human Ability //ACC EH 5; Trade Show Meetup Pavillion // 3:30-4:30 pm
A one-hour open networking event with luminaries at the forefront of human ability and medicine, including inventor and philanthropist Dean Kamen, MIT Extreme Bionics Pioneer, Hugh Herr, Christof Koch from the Allen Institute, Poppy Crum from Dolby, Dr. Leslie Saxon,  Professor Hans Georg Naeder from Ottobock and many other IEEE Tech for Humanity Speakers.

Full Body Immersive:  The Future of Fun //  Austin Convention Center, 6 AB // 12:30 – 1:30 pm
with Lou Pizante, Two Bit Circus,  Vince Kadubleck, CEO of MeowWolf and David Spigner, CEO of Bodaborg

(Note: due to popularity an encore session will be held from 3:30 -4:30 pm!!) 

IEEE Young Professionals Meetup  // Austin Conv. Center Trade Show Meetup Pavillion // 12:30-1:30 pm
one hour of open networking and refreshment

Mobility Beyond Wheelchairs: Robotic Exoskeletons // ACC Ex Hall 4 – NEXT Stage // 12:30-1:30 pm
with Luis Sentis, Apptronik Systems, Hoomayoon Kazerooni and Anna Sternin from suitX and Juan LaTorre, St. David’s Rehabilitation Hospitals

A Game Changing Shift in Personal Data / Fairmont Hotel, Manchester EFG // 3:30 – 4:30 pm
with Doc Searls, Project VRM, Berkman Klein Center, Harvard University and IIW, Karen McCabe, IEEE and Nicky Hickman, Inglis Jane, Ltd.

IEEE Women in Tech Meetup // Austin Conv. Center Trade Show Meetup Pavillion // 3:30 – 4:30 pm
one our of networking with IEEE Women in Engineering

TUESDAY MARCH 13

A Hearable Future:  Sound & Sensory Interface //Austin Conv. Center Trade Show Meetup Pavillion // 3:30-4:30 pm
with Poppy Crum, Chief Scientist, Dolby Labs

KEYNOTE: The Endless Impossibilities of Quantum Computing // ACC Ballroom D // 2-3 pm
with Whurley, Founder & CEO, Strangeworks & IEEE Quantum Computing Working Group Chair.

Clinical VR: Therapy with Power & Potential  // Fairmont Manchester EFG // 3:30-4:30 pm
with clinical VR pioneer Skip Rizzo, Director of Medical Virtual Reality; Professor of Psychiatry & School of Gerontology at the Institute for Creative Technologies, USC

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