keynote speakers
One of the highlights of the upcoming ICT conference is the lineup of esteemed keynote speakers who will be sharing their insights and experiences on the latest trends and developments in the field. These experts are at the forefront of their respective areas, and their presentations will provide attendees with valuable information and inspiration. Among the keynote speakers at the conference, you can expect to hear from..
GESINE REINERT
Professor of Statistics, University of Oxford
Dejan Zvekic
Chief of Digitalization at Material Exchange
BIOGRAPHY
Dejan Zvekic is a prominent figure in the IT startup scene, known for his strategic vision and collaborative spirit. As Chief of Digitalization at Material Exchange, he is at the forefront of transforming the fashion industry through innovative digital sourcing solutions, effectively managing international teams to streamline production processes.
Dejan’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by significant achievements, including expanding Plugin76 from a small project to a company that was an object of successful acquisition by PTC Inc., a global company valued at over $10 billion.
He holds advanced degrees in marketing management, information systems, and an Executive MBA, blending strategic planning with market awareness.
TOPIC: SYNTHETIC NETWORKS
Thorsten Altenkirch
Professor for Computer Science, University of Nottingham
Thorsten Altenkirch
Professor for Computer Science at the University of Nottingham.
BIOGRAPHY
His research interest are in Type Theory and constructive logic and their application in proof assistants and programming languages. He has published a book on conceptual programming in Python (with Isaac Triguero) and is known for youtube videos on programming and other subjects in the Computerphile series.
TOPIC: Why dependent types matter
Aleksandar Bojchevski
Professor for Computer Science, University of Cologne
Paul Kayne
Vice President, Biological Sciences at Palatin Technologies
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Paul Kayne has an extensive track record of innovation enabling pharmaceutical R&D and life-cycle management. Combining aspects of biology, engineering, imaging, and informatics provides a platform for this innovation. He is currently VP of Biological Sciences at Palatin, a company developing a new paradigm for treating inflammatory diseases. Prior to joining Palatin, Dr. Kayne held several roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, most recently Head of Discovery Genomics & Proteomics. Previously, Dr. Kayne built one of the earliest microarray teams while at SmithKline Beecham and was a member of the Research Faculty at the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Kayne received his Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of California, Los Angeles and his B.A. in molecular biology/biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
TOPIC: Machine Learning with Guarantees
marija slavkovik
Professor for Computer Science, University of Bergen
MARIJA SLAVKOVIK
Professor of Informatics, Bergen University
BIOGRAPHY
Marija Slavkovik is a full professor and chair of the Department of Information Science and Media Studies at the University of Bergen. Her research interests are: Machine ethics, Logic reasoning in social networks, Collective reasoning and decision making.
MORE INFO
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=g8UBNwUAAAAJ
DETAILS
The global pandemic has led to a ‘pivot’ to digital learning in many sectors of many countries, in schools, colleges and universities. My work with the UK Edtech Hub, British Council and Commonwealth of Learning suggests this response to the pandemic has been pedagogically conservative within those schools, colleges and universities, and furthermore may be increasing digital divides and educational disadvantage for those individuals, communities and cultures that are ignored, oppressed or poorly served by those schools, colleges and universities. My research explores in which innovative informal digital learning can help and support.
TOPIC: Why is AI a social problem in 2023?