For Dr Jordan Nguyen, biomedical engineer and inventor, diversity of thought is key to developing tomorrow’s game-changing technologies. In this short video, he explains how diverse thinking powers creativity – and better outcomes. He says “If you bring people with those different perspectives then you’re going to get a better solution.” Dr Jordan Nguyen’s mission […]
Tag Archives: technology
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Jul
Jul
21st century leaders need to adjust to a world of algorithms, automation and AI. According to futurist Mike Walsh, the algorithmic leader of the future will have two key qualities – the ability to understand human behavior, and a flair for computational thinking. “In the future, it’s going to be activities not occupations that will […]
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Jul
Jul
Jordan Nguyen’s mission in life is to improve the lives of as many people as possible and to be a driving force behind positive human and technological evolution into the future. At his recent TEDxSydney interview, Jordan shared his ideas on where he believes technology is leading humanity. Watch the video below to learn more […]
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Jul
Jul
Sara Watson, in her keynote presentation at FutureME, talks about the innocuous fun of playing with our data, and the more serious implications of how our data can shape and influence our experiences and acts on our behalf in a data-driven economy. Sara Watson is a technology critic, an affiliate with the Berkman Klein Center for […]
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Jul
Jul
We at Speakers Connect, would like to congratulate Dirk Ahlborn for bringing Hyperloop to South Korea. Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has just signed an agreement with the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology and Hanyang University that encompasses research, testing, licensing and development. The South Korean government hopes to build a hyperloop that will reduce travel time […]
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Jun
Jun
Robert Scoble, futurist, in his recent keynote at AR in Action, discusses the latest news surrounding the augmented reality (AR) industry. He gives his insights around Apple’s new release this upcoming year which will utilize AR technologies. This will be a big bang in this industry, as he believes new products will be developed out […]
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Jun
Jun
We are proud to present technology critic and keynote speaker Sara Watson. As an enterprise technology analysts, Sara’s work draws from media studies, science and technology studies, anthropology, and literature. Sara researches and speaks about emerging issues in the intersection of technology, culture, and society with a particular focus on data, including Big Data, the Quantified Self, […]
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Jun
Jun
We are proud to present Hong Kong-based environmentalist and entrepreneur Cesar Harada! Cesar isn’t just passionate about protecting nature, he also advocates for the use of technology to improve the world. Watch his inspiring video below and find out what Cesar Harada means in the following statements: “My students used their empathy, their sense of being creative […]
09
Jun
Jun
Cybersecurity expert James Lyne has always believed that it is essential to educate people on how cyber criminals operate in the real world. In the short clip below, James tackles Hacking the Internet of Things: With the smart home market exploding and nearly all home gadgets being connected to the internet, the door for hackers has become a […]
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May
May
Leading futurist, Mike Walsh, thinks that kids born after 2007 have brains wired differently – the smartphone-babysitting adds a layer of intelligence between them and their every experience. This is not just a mobile generation. They will look at entertainment, acquire information and think very differently. Find out why Mike says “We’ve assumed that this […]
Global Futurist Chris Riddell talks about the trends that are defining our future in tomorrows world. This is the era of the futurepreneur and as humanity we are now augmenting with technology. Chris Riddell is one of Australia’s most sought after futurists, and award-winning industry recognised keynote speaker on digital. He is also a renowned […]
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Apr
Apr
Leading futurist, global nomad and renowned keynote speaker Mike Walsh will be coming to Asia next month! Mike is frequently invited by Fortune 500 companies and has delivered about a thousand keynotes on the topics of innovation, disruptive technological change and more. Don’t miss this chance and contact us today to book Mike Walsh while he’s on […]
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Dr Jordan Nguyen – Parallel Dimensions: Blurring the Lines Between Our Real and Virtual Worlds
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Apr
Apr
Virtual reality and augmented reality are gradually getting into the mainstream. Now the lines between the real and virtual worlds are blurring. Dr Jordan Nguyen talked about some of the implications of the parallel dimensions at the Wired for Wonder Conference. With an open mind and imagination, everything is possible. Dr Nguyen demonstrated that with […]
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Apr
Apr
James Lyne is global head of security research at the security firm Sophos. He is a self-professed ‘massive geek’ and has technical expertise spanning a variety of the security domains from forensics to offensive security. James has worked with many organisations on security strategy, handled a number of severe incidents and is a frequent industry […]
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Mar
Mar
Chris Skinner, Fintech Titan, shared his insights on the future of money in his recent keynote in Budapest. Chris Skinner is best known as an independent commentator on the financial markets through his blog the Finanser (www.thefinanser.com). Here he regularly discusses key issues and opportunities in banking and financial services, summarising research, white papers and […]
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Mar
Mar
Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, who has been selected as one of the top 100 geniuses alive in the world today by Synectics Survey of Contemporary Genius in 2007, is currently Professor of Department of Systems Innovation in the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University (2009-), Distinguished Professor of Osaka University (2013-) and Group Leader […]