In Conversation With The Godfather Of AI

Recorded on June 28, 2023

Cognitive psychologist and computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton – the ‘godfather of AI’ – started researching AI more than 40 years ago, when it seemed more like science fiction than reality. Join Geoffrey, in conversation with the Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson, for an exploration of the future of AI and a deep dive into its potential impact on society.

SPEAKERS

Geoffrey Hinton

Godfather of AI
University of Toronto

Nick Thompson

CEO
The Atlantic

In Conversation With The Godfather Of AI

Recorded on June 28, 2023

While many VCs are still adjusting to a new world after an unprecedented bull market, the opportunities presented by AI are creating huge excitement in the industry. So for leading investors, what areas are they most excited about this year? Join this session to find out more.

SPEAKERS

Arjun Sethi

Co-founder & General Partner
Tribe Capital

Mary D’Onofrio

Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners

Callum Williams

Senior Economics Writer
The Economist

Where I’m Putting My Money In 2024

Recorded on June 28, 2023

The gaming industry is worth more than TV and film combined, and the potential for innovation has never been higher. In this session, Twitch chief product officer Tom Verrilli and Roblox chief scientist Morgan McGuire assess the latest and greatest in gaming, from player engagement, to AI and the shift from anointed AAA publisher projects to more user generated content.

SPEAKERS

Tom Verrilli

Chief Product Officer
Twitch

Morgan McGuire

Chief Scientist
Roblox

Harry McCracken

Global Technology Editor
Fast Company

Gamebreakers: Gaming in 2023

Recorded on June 28, 2023

When women leaders are leaving the workforce faster than ever, it’s especially critical for businesses to recognize and reward talent in a meaningful way, such as through increased pay and steps toward promotion. In this session, Chief co-founder Lindsay Kaplan shares why women leaders need more support navigating economic volatility and why diverse companies do better financially.

SPEAKERS

Lindsay Kaplan

Co-founder & Chief Brand Officer
Chief

Alisa Cohn

Contributor
Forbes

How Companies Can Invest In And Retain Women Leaders

Recorded on June 27, 2023

We’ve never had more options for how to represent ourselves online, but what is an avatar, really? What are they good for? Why are they suddenly everywhere? Can they be used to enhance our lives, or are they just another step towards the end of humanity as we know it? Inspired by the unique experiences of creating Bitmoji – one of the world’s most beloved avatars – Ba’s avatar theory explores the untapped potential of the increasingly ubiquitous trend.

SPEAKER

Ba Blackstock

Co-founder
Bitmoji

Avatar Theory: The Next Level Of Online Existence

Recorded on June 27, 2023

The first half of 2023 has presented a challenging landscape, marked by an economic downturn, the SVB explosion and the onset of the VC winter. However, within this landscape, hope remains as opportunities emerge. Join Stash Financial CEO Liza Landsman and Alloy co-founder Laura Spiekerman as they come together to inspire optimism about the future of fintech.

SPEAKERS

Liza Landsman

CEO
Stash

Laura Spiekerman

Co-founder & President
Alloy

Felice Maranz

Editor of Markets Live
Bloomberg

Navigating Fintech Amid Economic Volatility

Recorded on June 27, 2023

In this session, Autumn Peltier explores fighting for Indigenous rights, the importance of raising awareness and fostering collaboration, and the vital role that traditional knowledge and wisdom can play in creating a sustainable future.

SPEAKER

Autumn Peltier

Indigenous Rights & Water Activist

Autumn Peltier: Leading The Next Generation Of Activists

Recorded on June 27, 2023

With wildfires breaking out across Canada, it’s time to re-evaluate how we deal with the restoration of forest ecosystems. Join World Wildlife Fund Canada’s (WWF-Canada) Megan Leslie to learn how technology can help build resilience in the face of climate change.

SPEAKERS

Megan Leslie

President & CEO
World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada)

After The Fire: How Technology Can Drive Successful Restoration

Recorded on June 27, 2023

In 2022, Twitter as we knew it disappeared. As the social media platform flounders under Elon Musk’s leadership, new alternatives are popping up every other day. One such platform is T2, an aptly named platform founded by a Twitter and Google veteran, Gabor Cselle. Join this session to find out if T2 really will be Twitter 2.0, and to get a chance to secure exclusive access to the platform.

SPEAKERS

Gabor Cselle

Co-founder & CEO
T2

Steven Levy

Editor-at-large
Wired

Twitter 2.0?

Recorded on June 27, 2023

As organizations grow, they also tend to slow. So how do you buck the trend and maintain or increase product velocity as you get bigger? Stripe CTO David Singleton shares four tips for shipping fast at scale, from practical adoption of AI to building on sensible architecture.

SPEAKERS

David Singleton

CTO
Stripe

Engineering For Agility: Strategies To Overcome The Challenges Of Scale

Recorded on June 27, 2023

The advent of technologies such as ChatGPT has ushered in a wave of excitement about the possibilities of generative AI. Amid all the hype, where will the real value creation come from? And can startups really compete against tech giants and their vast resources?

SPEAKERS

Sarah Guo

Founder
Conviction

Elad Gil

Investor

Michael Isikoff

Chief Investigative Correspondent
Yahoo News

The AI Gold Rush

Recorded on June 27, 2023

Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky and Wired editor-at-large Steven Levy sit down for a thought-provoking conversation about technology, transformation and the future.