Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time and improving climate resilience requires careful assessment of risks and hazards and execution of impactful actions.  In this session, we have three speakers from industry and research institutions, who will talk about the urgent need for climate actions, which actions have been taken, how to assess risks of hazardous events to inform policy and decision makers for preparations, and how climate change and solutions impact populations.

Meeting Room: 4A

Many attempts during the last decades to design and develop a series of wearable devices that served many purposes. Most of the wearable technology devices that were developed during the 2010s focused on fitness. Technology advances make wearables smarter, lighter, and capable of assisting and complementing healthcare. During this session, engineering leaders in industry and research will discuss how wearable, robotic, and autonomous technologies combine to provide safe, smarter, and more efficient care.

Meeting Room: 2

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies improves and automates various aspects of cybersecurity. AI can be used to detect and prevent cyber-attacks and protect against various vulnerabilities in networks and systems. This can lead to faster and more accurate responses to security incidents, which can reduce the risk of data breaches and other security incidents. This session has three speakers from Google and CaptialOne. We will discuss different AI techniques in Cloud and Big Data Analytics and the role of national language processing (NPL) techniques in cybersecurity.

Meeting Room: 3

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two rapidly evolving technologies that are changing the way we interact with digital content and the world around us. Currently, around 90% of the use of the technology is for gaming; however, there are promising transformative applications in areas such as education, entertainment, training, architecture, and medicine. As these technologies continue to advance, the potential to revolutionize the way we learn, work, and play is also increasing. This session will include personal journeys from industry leaders, and explore the current state of the industry, some future directions, and challenges that still need to be overcome to reach widespread adoption.

Meeting Room: 4B

Everyone is familiar with the big job boards – Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn. Come learn how to optimize your searches as well as other methods to increase your chances of landing a job or internship that will be the right fit for you. We will also discuss tips for how to navigate a job search in less than ideal times.

Meeting Room: 1A

Women in fields dominated by men are frequently confronted with societal expectations of how to communicate. As women, we want and often need to advocate for ourselves but are careful to avoid labels such as ‘aggressive’ or ‘pushy’. Fortunately, there are specific features of interpersonal communication that can help us navigate these tensions more confidently. By being inquisitive, direct, and proactive, we can elevate our voices. This workshop will introduce attendees to each of these communication concepts, increase self-awareness of one’s own communication behavior, and provide actionable strategies to adopt in future interactions.

Meeting Room: 1B

How to generate energy from renewable sources and store it is a grand challenge in this era. With the surge in oil prices due to global issues, the need for renewable energy and storage is higher than ever. This session invites three speakers who have extensive experience in solar and energy storage. Some may consider energy generation and storage as separate problems but they are linked and our speakers will share their knowledge to explain the correlation.

Meeting Room: 4A

This session will cover current transformations in the aerospace industry. We are assisting a revolution of how we conceive aeronautical and space transportation. This renewed interest in the aerospace industry is accelerating technological advancement, decreasing costs and leading to better services for our communities. Speakers from Wisk, NASA, UCSC and Lockheed Martin will showcase how advancements in technology can lead to a smarter, more affordable and safer aerospace industry.

Meeting Room: 4B

Advanced semiconductor technologies including various cutting-edge techniques used to manufacture semiconductor devices with improved performance, reduced power consumption, and smaller form factors. These technologies typically involve the use of novel materials, processes, and equipment to fabricate semiconductor devices, memory cells, and other components with nanoscale precision. Today’s advanced technologies enable the development of more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers, and data centers, and also drive innovation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and autonomous vehicles. Silicon Valley is the headquarters of advanced semiconductor technologies. We are proud to have representatives from leading semiconductor companies, Nvidia, Applied Materials, and TSMC, speak in this session.

Meeting Room: 2

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly making its way into our day-to-day lives. It carries a lot of potential to change our worlds dramatically. As the wise Uncle Ben said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Join us in this session to learn about the what, how, and why of building AI systems responsibly.

Meeting Room: 3

Hear from company representatives about how to best approach all aspects of the job search from applying to interviewing to career growth.

Meeting Room: 1A

Gain confidence to negotiate your future benefits and pay! Empower yourself to bridge the gender pay gap by learning the top strategies for salary negotiation.

Meeting Room: 1B

With the electrification of transportation and integration of self-driving cars in the smart city concept, it is clear that electric autonomous vehicles will play a crucial role in the near future. Speakers from Tesla, Lucid Motor, and Aurora will speak about hot trends in battery management, self-driving safety, and machine learning in EV self-driving in this session.

Meeting Room: 2

Quantum mechanics describes the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic scale, which can act in surprising and powerful ways. Quantum computing capitalizes on the laws of quantum mechanics to create new algorithms and computers that can perform tasks beyond the reach of today’s computer technology. Confined to research labs for many decades, quantum computers are now entering the private sector, where ‘quantum engineers’ are working to build new and better quantum hardware. Join this session to learn about the new field of quantum computing and opportunities to get involved. Leaders in research and industry will speak about the promise and challenges of ‘real-world’ quantum computing.

Meeting Room: 4A

The field of biotechnology has been growing at a revolutionary speed, enabling new ways to predict, monitor, diagnose, and treat diseases. In this session, you will hear about emerging biotechnologies from panelists from both academia and industry. The topics to be discussed include AI-powered medical imaging, smart health monitoring, and next-generation sequencing (NGS), along with real-world perspectives on career options in biotech.

Meeting Room: 4B

The entertainment sector is one of the most active users of state-of-the-art technologies and presents exciting opportunities for innovation and creativity.  Our speakers will touch on several state-of-the-art trends in this space, including machine learning-driven visual understanding for social and entertainment platforms, using artificial intelligence for growth, retention and engagement of users, as well as cybersecurity challenges for streaming platforms.

Meeting Room: 3

Engineering Career Pathways explores steps to an effective career plan. Panelists share how they identified their career options and progressed through the maze of advancement and promotion. Hear the strategies for developing career pathways by examining interests, skills, and values through self-assessment. Panelists will share their journey for prioritizing options with short-range and long-range goals in mind.

Meeting Room: 1A

Come prepared to learn, then go out and earn! This session is a workshop to map your financial future so you can set it and forget it. Learn how to negotiate that first salary, select benefits that optimize value and health, budget your ideal lifestyle, save for big milestones like house, wedding, and kids, and retire comfortably. Be prepared to participate – this is about your actual real financial life.

Meeting Room: 1B

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