Riding The Exponential Wave Of Change

No shortage of big words here but also some very important words as the world around us changes at an alarming speed. This will be well worth investing a wee bit of time with.

What do nanotechnology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and robotics have in common, and, more importantly, how do they impact on the way we live and do business?

Join Singularity University’s New Zealand Ambassador, Kaila Colbin for a startling look at the dramatic implications of exponential technologies and insight into how we might prepare for this dynamically changing world.

Also speaking will be five young Southlanders who won a recent competition, sponsored by CCL (Computer Concepts Ltd), to attend the Silicon Valley-based Singularity University Summit held in Christchurch in November this year. The five (listed below) will speak of their experiences at the summit and what they think the future holds for Southland.

Venture Southland Group Manager Business and Strategic Projects Steve Canny says, “These young Southland technologists have benefited from hearing from some of the world’s top speakers and experts on exponentially accelerating technologies. They have gained an insight into what is required to successfully compete and grow in our ever-changing world.”

“I encourage all Southland businesses to attend next week’s presentation and take this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge into what the future holds.”

Event Details:

Riding the Exponential Wave of Change

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

5.30pm – 7.30pm

Level 6, Kelvin Hotel, Invercargill

This event is sponsored by CCL and facilitated by Venture Southland.

Speakers:

Kaila Colbin – Ambassador Singularity University New Zealand (see attached document for Kaila’s

background)

Nik Bielski – Studying at Southern Institute of Technology and intern at Digital Stock Limited.

Simon Owen – Studying at Southern Institute of Technology and employed by Stabicraft Limited.

Sean O’Connor – Employed by Powernet