[Virtual] The Evolution of Emerging Technologies: What are They, How will They Impact Us and What are the Benefits and Risks?
VIEW EVENT DETAILSPart of the Technology and Innovation Council Program Series at Asia Society
Our world is constantly changing because of newer technologies and innovations. And they are growing faster and more ambitious than ever before! From expansive immersive experiences including the Metaverse, to accelerating artificial intelligence, and to building more efficient automated machine learning and delivery systems, these represent a sampling of awe-inspiring technologies that have arrived and make us ponder what may follow.
This timely and insightful discussion will feature some of today’s creative minds driving disruption in technology and innovation. A special welcome address will be delivered by The Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd, President and CEO of Asia Society.
Some of the questions we will seek to answer include:
- How do we define “emerging technologies” and what are the key areas within it driving investment, by who and why?
- As we look at technology and innovation growth in the U.S. and across Asia, is there a common denominator when it comes to government and private sector support in the exploration of “emerging technologies”?
- What are some leading examples of companies in Asia and the U.S. driving exploration in this area, and how might these developments impact business and the consumer in the short and long-terms?
- What are the economic and societal benefits and risks associated with emerging technologies?
- How can companies in Asia and the U.S. better collaborate to develop fresh and innovative approaches to emerging technologies?
- Please join us for what will be an exciting discussion about how emerging technologies are driving global economic prosperity, along with the benefits and risks for business, the public and the global community.
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Moderator
Jeff Wong is the EY Global Chief Innovation Officer, challenging everything from the way EY operates internally to how we provide services to our clients. He works across the entire organization to help identify, share and scale the best ideas. Additionally, part of the EY Global Innovation team’s remit is to research and explore new technologies. He brings deep experience across strategy, investing and building new ventures globally. Throughout his career, he has built new businesses across various concepts, including local commerce, B2B exchanges, services, mobile and big data at Boston Consulting Group, JAFCO America Ventures, J.P. Morgan Partners and eBay. Jeff sits on the Oxford Foundry Board, Oxford University and the Advisory Board for AI4All, a non-profit organization working to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Jeff has an AB in Economics, master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management and an MBA from Stanford University.
Speakers
Amanda Cassatt is the Founder & CEO of Serotonin, the leading web3 marketing agency and product studio. Amanda is also co-founder & President of Mojito, the first venture to spin out of Serotonin. Mojito is an NFT commerce suite that is the top choice by Sotheby's, CAA, and major brands for engaging in d-commerce on web3.
Amanda is a notable web3 product builder and master marketer who has helped bring some of the leading blockchain companies to market and advised global institutions on how to adopt NFTs and crypto.
From 2016 to 2019, Amanda brought Ethereum to market as the CMO of ConsenSys, supporting its growth to become the largest and most robust blockchain ecosystem. Prior to joining ConsenSys, Amanda co-founded media startup Slant, which she launched after working under Arianna Huffington at The Huffington Post where she learned about the challenges for creators in web2 that she would spend her subsequent career addressing.
Marco DeMiroz is the co-founder and general partner of The Venture Reality Fund (“VRF”), leading early-stage venture fund focusing on the Metaverse, driven by AI, Blockchain, and XR technologies across 5G networks. VRF’s debut Fund I invested in 42 companies and already produced unicorns and expects more on their way. VRF currently invests out of its Fund II.
Marco has extensive experience in executive roles with leading technology companies and in global investments. Previously he was a Managing Director with Evolution Media Capital (“Evolution”), an investment fund under TPG Capital and associated with the Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”). Marco actively advises numerous media and technology startups in AI, XR, Metaverse sectors and has been collaborating with the Women in XR (“WXR”) Fund to ensure balanced gender representation.
Prior to joining Evolution, he was president and chief executive officer of the leading mobile game studio, PlayFirst, which he sold to Glu Mobile/Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) in 2014. Marco currently serves on the Boards of the Fund’s portfolio companies Obsess, Phiar, and Virtualitics.
Marco holds a Master of Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University; a postgraduate Engineer degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Stanford University; a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the San Jose State University; and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Postgraduate School. His postgraduate studies at Stanford and research at NASA/Ames focused on stochastic modeling and digital control of helicopters, drones, and robots.
Mathew Sweezey is the Co-Founder of the Salesforce Web3 Studio where he works at the intersection of technology and brand helping guide Salesforce and their customers in Web3. In addition to his work with brands, Mathew is an award-winning marketer, and a 2X author, with his latest book The Context Marketing Revolution (HBR 20) was named the Best Marketing Book of 2021 by Axiom.