Wired Words - A Tech Debate | ACS Victoria June Branch Forum [In person]
Prepare for a dynamic, thought-provoking debate tackling technology’s most pressing questions — from the future of innovation to the ethical challenges shaping our world, lets debate!
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About this event
In a world defined by rapid technological advancement, one thing is certain: the future is up for debate.
We invite you to a compelling evening of ideas, insight, and intellectual challenge as our ACS Victoria Emerging Professionals Committee lead the debate with voices from across the emerging tech landscape to explore the most pressing issues shaping our digital age. From the promises of teleportation to the ethical responsibilities of innovation, this event will bring classic questions into sharp focus — with no topic off the table.
We'll have two debate topics with quick fire rounds and closing arguments. Hear our ACS VIC Emerging Professional Committee debate for and against, with you as the deciding vote!
Whether you're a technologist, policymaker, student, or simply curious about where the world is heading, this event offers a unique platform to engage with the debates that will define tomorrow.
Event Schedule:
5:30pm – Registration Desk Open
6pm – Event starts
6pm – 7pm Debate
7pm - 7.30pm Networking
7.30pm – Event ends
See you at the HUB!
Speakers
She is passionate about entrepreneurship and startups, currently participating in RMIT FounderHub program and preparing to launch her own startup this year. Her venture is closely linked to her research expertise, focusing on enhancing user interactions with AI systems. Sara has published at top conferences, including SIGIR and WWW. She is also involved in academic and professional communities, serving as an HDR Student Representative at ADM+S, an organizer of Research Weekly Meetings, and a student volunteer at RMIT.
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