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IEEE Standards Association and W3C "Open Future Series" Champions More Collaborative, Interconnected Future During SXSW 2013
PISCATAWAY, N.J. --(Business Wire)--
IEEE,
the world's largest professional organization advancing technology for
humanity today announced details of its presence at this year's South by
Southwest® (SXSW®) Interactive Festival, March 8-17 in Austin, Texas. IEEE
Standards Association (IEEE-SA), in conjunction with the World
Wide Web Consortium (W3C (News - Alert)) is presenting the "Open Future Series",
featuring World Wide Web inventor and W3C Director, Tim Berners-Lee. The
series includes an array of conference sessions led by world-renowned
speakers, and a public Meetup open to all SXSW badge holders. The
IEEE-SA W3C Open Future Series highlights key technology advancements,
evolving open web and open standards challenges, and technology's impact
on both individuals and the world at large.
"With the rapid pace of technology innovation, what once was labeled
disruptive is now not only commonplace but expected. We've reached an
inflection point where fully realizing the benefits these technologies
bring requires uncommon vision and enlightened stewardship on a global
scale," said Karen Bartleson, president, IEEE-SA. "At SXSW, IEEE-SA and
W3C are bringing together some of the world's foremost technologists and
thinkers to explore the implications of today's world-changing
technologies, and the vital role they will play in tomorrow's more open,
interconnected future."
The IEEE-SA and W3C Open Future Series opens the door to provocative
dialog on emerging and evolving technologies with the potential to
affect fundamental change. Solo, duo, and panel sessions will delve into
technology advancements like the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud
computing, Augmented Reality (AR), social robotics, mobile development,
and self-hacking. It will also address critical issues impacting OpenStand
principles and Open
Web Platform, such as policy and governmental regulation, copyright
and infringement, disruptive technologies, and more. Detailed
descriptions and event information for the following IEEE-SA and W3C
SXSW events can be found at http://ieeesa.org/sxsw:
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Open
Web Platform: Hopes & Fears - 9 March, 11:00am CST,
Exhibit Hall 5, Austin Convention Center. Led by Tim Berners-Lee of
W3C, this presentation offers an exploration of the future of the open
web.
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Digital
Telepathy: When Every Thing Connects - 9 March, 12:30pm
CST, Lonestar Room, Omni Downtown. This panel probes the impact of the
Internet of Things nd unprecedented technology sharing between
devices on users' daily lives. Panelists are IEEE-SA Standards Board
member Oleg Logvinov, STMicroelectronics (News - Alert); IEEE-SA Standards Board
member and Vice Chair, IEEE-SA Corporate Advisory Group , Wael William
Diab, Broadcom; Joe Weinman, Telx; and IEEE-SA President, Karen
Bartleson, Synopsys (News - Alert).
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IEEE
and W3C Open Future Meetup - 9 March, 3:30pm CST, Driskill
Ballroom, Driskill Hotel. This meetup offers attendees
opportunities to meet IEEE-SA and W3C Open Future Series speakers, as
well as special guest, Tim Berners-Lee, and to hear more about
OpenStand, Web
Platform Docs, and open development from IEEE, W3C, and
OpenStand experts. This event is open to all SXSW badge holders.
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Copyright
& Disruptive Technologies - 10 March, 3:30pm CST, Room
12AB, Austin Convention Center. This panel addresses copyright issues
in the wake of SOPA/PIPA, including civil liberties, free speech, and
privacy. Panelists include Andrew Bridges, Fenwick & West LLP; Margot
Kaminski, Yale Law School; and Wendy Seltzer, policy counsel, W3C.
This panel will be reprised during SXSW Music on 14 March, 3:30pm,
Room 11AB, Austin Convention Center as "The Artists' Copyright
Conundrum" and features additional speakers Kristelia Garcia,
George Washington University Law School; and Karen Thorland, Motion
Picture Association of America (MPAA).
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Charismatic
Machines and Robot Comedy - 10 March, 5pm CST, SXSW
Next Stage, Event Hall 3/4, Austin Convention Center. IEEE member,
electrical engineer, and roboticist Heather Knight and comic robotic
sidekick, Data, explain how psychology, expressive emotion, behavior
system design and art influence the positive evolution of charismatic
technology.
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Hack
You: The Human Body is the Next Interface - 11 March, 5:00pm
CST, Creekside Room, Sheraton Austin. This presentation looks at
innovative breakthroughs in "bodytech", its potential to transform the
human body and psyche, communications, and society as a whole.
Speakers are Andy Goodman and Ji-Hye Park of service design
consultancy, Fjord.
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Omnipresent:
When Virtual Meets Reality - 12 March, 3:30pm CST, Town Lake
Ballroom, Radisson Town Lake. This panel explores the advancements
moving Augmented Reality (AR) beyond the virtual and into everyday
life, illustrating how the "virtual overlay" tangibly enhances
understanding, and revolutionizes training, simulation, design,
architecture, medicine, manufacturing, and more. Panelists are IEEE
members Christine Perey, Perey Research & Consulting and Blair
MacIntyre, Georgia Institute of Technology (News - Alert); Jay Iorio,
technology strategist, IEEE-SA; and BC "Heavy" Biermann, The Heavy
Projects.
"IEEE serves as a catalyst for the technology-driven change that
continues to leave its indelible mark on both individuals and society as
a whole. Our career-expanding networking and development opportunities
provide technology innovators with a unique platform for creating and
advancing the technologies of tomorrow," said Karen McCabe, senior
director, strategy, marketing, and product development, IEEE-SA. "SXSW
is the ideal backdrop for showcasing the unparalleled value and
incredible work being done by organizations like IEEE and W3C."
OpenStand
is a framework for establishing a global network of organizations,
companies, and institutions dedicated to advancing efficient, effective
open standardization processes, environment, and knowledge community. As
founding members, IEEE and W3C have and continue to support OpenStand
efforts and activities.
For more information about IEEE-SA SXSW sessions and events, please
visit http://ieeesa.org/sxsw.
To learn more about IEEE-SA, visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ieeesa,
follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) at http://www.twitter.com/ieeesa,
connect with us on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/groups gid=1791118,
or on the Standards Insight Blog at http://www.standardsinsight.com.
About the IEEE Standards Association
The IEEE Standards Association, a globally recognized standards-setting
body within IEEE, develops consensus standards through an open process
that engages industry and brings together a broad stakeholder community.
IEEE standards set specifications and best practices based on current
scientific and technological knowledge. The IEEE-SA has a portfolio of
over 900 active standards and more than 500 standards under development.
For more information visit http://standards.ieee.org/.
About IEEE
IEEE, a large, global technical professional organization, is dedicated
to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly
cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional
and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety
of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and
telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and
consumer electronics. Learn more at http://www.ieee.org.
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