With words such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing becoming common in everyday vocabulary, confusion and uncertainty about the future can arise. The Daily Texan compiled a list of SXSW events where speakers will help participants better understand what the future of technology looks like from diverse and unique perspectives.
The Experience at Dell Technologies
Where: Parkside, 301 E 6th St., Austin, Texas
When: March 7-8 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dell will bring the future of innovation and creativity to Austin through its interactive workshop. Participants can watch artists create digital masterpieces and music producers create unique sound utilizing Dell AI computers. The hands-on content workshops provide new perspectives and offer a glimpse into the possibilities and usage of AI.
How “Good” Management Creates Bad Technology
Where: Hilton Austin Downtown
When: March 8 from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
In this panel led by Darryl Campbell, the consultant will examine the paradox of how “good” business management can actually lead to harmful technology by examining the biggest tech disasters in the last decade. Campbell will then suggest ways for tech engineers, architects and product managers to avoid sliding deeper into scary technology dystopias.
Weirding the Digital: An Invocation
Where: Austin Convention Center
When: March 8 from 4 to 5 p.m.
When the internet began, it served as a place where counterculture and odd possibilities thrived. It quickly collapsed into the profitability market, prioritizing utilitarian efforts rather than creative means. Celebrating the 15th-anniversary edition of his book “Program or Be Programmed,” Douglas Rushkoff will explain the question of directing technology: “Do we direct technology, or do we let ourselves be directed by it and those who have mastered it?”
AI is the New UI: Transforming Your Everyday
Where: Austin Convention Center
When: March 11 from 10 to 11 a.m.
In this showcase, Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm — a company that creates processors that power electronics — will explore this new reality. A surprise artist and innovator will join Amon and help solidify his vision, guiding attendees in picturing a world where technology can understand people’s needs and preferences by proactively completing daily mundane tasks.
Realizing the Power of Quantum Computing Today and Tomorrow
Where: Austin Convention Center
When: March 12 from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m
Paving a way to the future, quantum computing aids in scientific discovery and helps organizations solve diverse issues. Quantum computers’ abilities outshine that of a classic computer, allowing users to streamline tasks such as creating workforce schedules and automotive manufacturing. Quantum computing may solve computationally complex issues in the future, such as developing personalized medications or batteries that never die. D-Wave Quantum CEO Alan Baratz explores quantum computing’s revolutionary power with his session.
