ACS Queensland Gold Coast Chapter Regional Roadshow: AI in Action
AI is transforming how we see information, operate across every industry sector, interpret the intangible through data and harness insights to enhance decisions we make every day. Join Steve Nouri, Head of Data Science & AI, ACS and Forbes Tech Expert Council member in-person to explore the latest trends in AI, pathways for AI and data science professionals and what is happening in the space of ethical, responsible AI technology and policy development.
Royal Poinciana Room, RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street, Benowa, QLD, 4217
Thu 16 Sep 2021 05:00 PM AEST
Duration: 2.5 hours
Register by Tue 14 Sep 2021 05:00 PM AEST
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Skills Level: Emerging technology monitoring (EMRG) -> Level 5
About this event
AI is transforming how we see information, operate across every industry sector, interpret the intangible through data and harness insights to enhance decisions we make every day. Join Steve Nouri, Head of Data Science & AI, ACS and Forbes Tech Expert Council member in-person to explore the latest trends in AI, pathways for AI and data science professionals and what is happening in the space of ethical, responsible AI technology and policy development. We will also feature a panel discussion on AI technology with Dr Kelvin Ross and Dr Clarence Tan on how they have developed and deployed the use of AI tech in their business, shining a light on AI innovation in the Gold Coast.
Steve Nouri is an AI expert who has evolved the way people look at AI and innovations. With more than 300 million views on social media in the last year, he aims to inspire people through the latest technology trends and projects and empowers prospective data scientists through high-quality education and learning materials. He is a member of the AI committee at the standards Australia, Forbes Tech Council, Australian ICT Professional of the Year, and an accomplished influencer on LinkedIn. From humble beginnings as a junior software engineer and university lecturer he has worked in different IT roles before joining the Australian Computer Society as the Head of Data Science and AI.
Networking drinks and canapes will be served at the event.
Steve Nouri is an AI expert who has evolved the way people look at AI and innovations. With more than 300 million views on social media in the last year, he aims to inspire people through the latest technology trends and projects and empowers prospective data scientists through high-quality education and learning materials. He is a member of the AI committee at the standards Australia, Forbes Tech Council, Australian ICT Professional of the Year, and an accomplished influencer on LinkedIn. From humble beginnings as a junior software engineer and university lecturer he has worked in different IT roles before joining the Australian Computer Society as the Head of Data Science and AI.
Networking drinks and canapes will be served at the event.
Speakers
Speaker
Steve Nouri
Steve is an award-winning AI expert who has evolved the way people look at AI and innovations. With more than 300 million views on social media in the last year, he aims to inspire people through the latest technology trends and projects and empowers prospective data scientists through high-quality education and learning materials. He is a member of the Forbes Tech Council, Australian ICT Professional of the Year, and an accomplished influencer on LinkedIn. From humble beginnings as a junior software engineer and university lecturer he has worked in different IT roles before joining the Australian Computer Society as the Head of Data Science and AI.
Panellist
Kelvin John Ross
Founder and Chairman of KJR
Dr Kelvin Ross is the founder and Chairman of KJR, CTO to Datarwe, A Director of the Queensland AI Hub, AIkademi and IntelliHQ, a non-profit developing the ecosystem for AI innovation in healthcare. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Institute for Intelligent and Integrated Systems, Griffith University. He has held several roles in national technical working groups (NATA , ACS).
Dr Kelvin Ross is the founder and Chairman of KJR, CTO to Datarwe, A Director of the Queensland AI Hub, AIkademi and IntelliHQ, a non-profit developing the ecosystem for AI innovation in healthcare. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Institute for Intelligent and Integrated Systems, Griffith University. He has held several roles in national technical working groups (NATA , ACS).
Panellist
Clarence Tan
Dr Clarence N.W. Tan is a futurist and was the Asia Pacific Ambassador for Singularity University (SU), a benefit corporation based on NASAs research campus in Silicon Valley. He is the co-founder of Gogotech, the makers of Gogoboard, a world class personal mobility device and the Principal of Dr CT Pty Ltd, that is an ExO.Works partner. Dr Tan is an ExO.Works certified consultant, coach and agent. He was also the founder of Bond Wireless, an Australian-based award-winning wireless software applications and services company.
Prior to that he was an academic and an investment banker. He has been involved in a number of start-ups as a founder, mentor and investor. He is passionate about exponential technologies particularly in the areas of education, health, seeking and sharing knowledge through humor.
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