The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Emerging Tech: Panel Discussion
Amy Martin | Learning Technology Adoption Lead, Queensland University of Technology
Tessa Kowaliw | Founder, Circle Round
Denise Meyerson | Founder & Director, MCI
Lindsey Leigh Hobson | Founder, The Learning and Development Collective
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Emerging Tech, which will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of emerging technologies. This discussion aims to provide an insightful and balanced perspective on the myriad of opportunities and challenges that cutting-edge innovations bring to our lives.
Our expert panellists, representing diverse backgrounds in academia, industry, and policy-making, will delve deep into the multifaceted impacts of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the metaverse. Together, we'll explore the ethical, social, and economic implications of these advancements, as well as the critical steps needed to ensure responsible and equitable development.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A dynamic and interactive discussion on the latest breakthroughs in technology and their potential to reshape our world.
- Engaging debates on the ethical dilemmas and social implications of rapid technological innovation.
- In-depth analysis of how businesses, education, and individuals can harness the power of emerging technologies for the greater good.
- Expert insights on the policies and regulations needed to mitigate the potential risks and pitfalls of cutting-edge tech.
About Amy
Amy is the Learning Technology Adoption Lead with the Queensland University of Technology and is a member of the AITD board. Amy has spent over 20 years working with technology and has spent the last decade focusing on learning technologies and technology adoption.
As a firm believer in human-led adoption practices, she works with organisations to increase the technical capability of staff, leading to a more skilled workforce and measurable productivity and efficiency gains. In her role at QUT Amy works to enable future-focussed learning and teaching initiatives, including responding to emerging technologies, and working with educators to incorporate technology into teaching practice.
About Tessa
Tessa is an international speaker and founder of Circle Round (a consulting service specialising in engagement, human-centred design and education) and ROCK Booth (a "tech for good" initiative which designs digital solutions alongside the humans they serve).
A former English and German teacher, Tessa now works with tech start-ups, and healthcare and community-based organisations, providing expertise to bridge the gap between products or services and "end users". She has worked for a range of companies and organisations including: xapiapps, Personify Care, International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, Utrecht Medical Center, and Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Tessa sees the world of AI as an opportunity to rehumanise some of our over-industrialised, legacy systems, including Education and Health.
About Denise
Denise Meyerson is a renowned expert in adult education, innovation, and people and culture strategy with over 30 years of experience. She is the founder of MCI, an award-winning education and training company dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and job seekers. MCI provides high-impact learning solutions for corporates and individuals seeking to grow in their careers.
With a PhD in English, Denise has built and grown highly successful education businesses and has served on several corporate, advisory, and government boards. Her strong global perspective in Edtech has led her to spearhead efforts to transform education in Australia, Africa, and Asia.
About Lindsey
Lindsey Leigh Hobson elevates forward-thinking organisations and their emerging leaders to create the ultimate next-generation of leadership.
She is an award-winning speaker, a qualified life coach and the founder of The Learning and Development Collective, where she leads a network of over 300 L&D professionals from some of Australia's biggest corporates.
Lindsey is also on the Victorian Leadership Team for Professional Speakers Australia.
