Plenary: Artificial Intelligence and The Black Economy

Time:
October 01, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Room:
Virtual Auditorium

Tech Connect | Friday, Oct. 1

Calling all innovators and content creators: TechConnect and Demo Day is back! The National Urban League closes out its 2021 conference with a fresh lineup of information-packed sessions and a pitch competition for creatives in the tech field ready to monetize their next great idea. Our experts will help you identify new revenue streams, better market your concept, and expand your digital footprint. This is the year's best opportunity for innovators to connect with peers, potential industry partners, and nontraditional sources of funding.

 

Sponsors: 
006 Comcast005 Experian

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Artificial intelligence (AI) can solve the world’s biggest challenges. It can support economic growth, enhance healthcare, and improve stability in local communities. However, it can also pose risks, perpetuate injustices, and eliminate jobs -- all negatively impacting the Black community. The key is to increase awareness about the opportunities and challenges of AI. A group of leading experts will discuss the societal impacts of technology and highlight the potential for good.

Welcome Remarks:
Rhonda Spears Bell, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, National Urban League
Kristian Buchanan Newman, Vice President, Partnerships & Advancement, National Urban League

Sponsor Remarks:
Teresa Ward-Maupin, Senior Vice President, Digital and Customer Experience, Comcast

Moderator:
Carlos Watson, Emmy - Winning Journalist & Co-founder & CEO, OZY Media

Panelists:
will.i.am, Artist, Entrepreneur
Dr. Brandeis Marshall, CEO DataedX
Suresh Venkatarayalu, CTO Honeywell

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