Welcome to the 10 Year Anniversary
IBM Research Europe - Dublin
IBM celebrates the 10th year anniversary of its research laboratory in Dublin, Ireland. In 2011, it was inaugurated as a Smart Cities Tech Center. A decade later, the lab has flourished into a world class industry research center where scientists and engineers are creating breakthrough technology in AI, Quantum, Security & Privacy, Healthcare and the Future of Computing. Dublin Lab Director, Dr. Ruoyi Zhou is hosting this event not only to celebrate the last 10 years, but also to envision the next 10 years. Join her and many other distinguished guests from IBM, the Irish government, industry and academia.
Agenda
3 November 2021, 1 p.m. GMT, 9 a.m. EST |
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1:00 - 1:30 | Opening |
1:00 - 1:05 Welcome statement Dr. Ruoyi Zhou, Director IBM Research Europe - Dublin 1:05 - 1:15 Opening Keynote Dr. John Kelly, Special Advisor to the Chairman & CEO of the IBM Corporation 1:15 - 1:20 Historical video of the Dublin Lab 1:20 - 1:30 Message from the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment |
1:30 - 4:05 | Colloquium: Envision the Next 10 Years |
1:30 - 1:35 Colloquium Introduction Dr. Ruoyi Zhou, Director IBM Research Europe - Dublin 1:35 - 1:50 Colloquium Keynote: From Bits, Neurons and Quantum Entanglement to Trust, Morals and Human Values Dr. Ciaran Seoighe, Deputy Director General of the Science Foundation Ireland 1:50 - 2:35 Future of Computing Panel What is the future of computing? Where do we stand? Currently there are several paradigm shifts: from programming to training models thanks, to exponential data growth and the corresponding knowledge; democratization of computing, thanks to Moore's Law and cloud; the ability to make sense of data, automatizing processes and IT, thanks to the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, and the creation of new opportunities, thanks to the emergence of transformational technologies such as quantum. This panel will take a look at how today's most innovative technologies are synergistically coming together to empower and transform key business and industry applications. Moderator: Dr. Ciaran Seoighe, Deputy Director General of the Science Foundation Ireland Panelists: Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society, Science Foundation Ireland Dr. Chris Horn, Computer Scientist & Entrepreneur Dr. Michael Johnston, IBM RSM & Manager - Future of Computing Platform 2:35 – 3:20 - Future of AI Demos Dr. Elizabeth Daly, IBM Research Lead for the Interactive AI Group, in Ireland, will give you a virtual tour of the latest AI research being conducted at the Dublin lab. Meet her colleagues Dr. Joern Ploennigs, Dr. Joao Bettencourt-Silva and Dr. Sergiy Zhuk who will demonstrate how AI can be implemented in areas such as building management, social health systems and surgery.
Businesses and institutions are facing conflicting imperatives: Make more data accessible for analysis, while managing security and compliance for personally identifiable information data to maintain consumer trust. It is expected that by 2023, 65% of the world’s population will have its personal data covered under modern privacy regulations. This means that as the amount of data, models and regulations grows, opportunities to capture insights needed for innovation will be missed by isolating data behind a firewall. Irish Times journalists, Dr. Karlin Lillington will explore the situation from a technological standpoint, allowing the expert panelists to unveil the latest strategies and technologies that can help transition disparate data security, privacy and governance practices into a more holistic approach. Moderator: Dr. Karlin Lillington, Irish Times Technology and Business Journalist Panelists: Dr. Alessandro Curioni, VP IBM Research Europe & Africa Mary O’Brien, General Manager of IBM Security Dr. David Lewis, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Trinity College Dublin Ultan O'Carroll, Deputy Commissioner for Technology and Operational Performance at the Data Protection Commission |
4:05 – 4:50 | Closing |
4:05 - 4:20 Announcing the IBM Pre-Doc Fellowship with TCD Dr. Ruoyi Zhou, Director IBM Research Europe - Dublin Dr. Linda Doyle, Provost of Trinity College Dublin 4:20 - 4:30 Minister’s Speech Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science 4:30 - 4:40 Closing Keynote Dr. Alessandro Curioni 4:40 - 4:45 Dublin Researchers Look to the Future 4:45 - 4:50 Adjourn |