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In today’s rapidly evolving world, navigating the uncertainty that the future holds, has become a daunting task. To deal with this uncertainty, we must understand it, and that’s where Futures Literacy (FL) comes into play. FL is a universal capability, much like reading and writing, that can be developed by everyone. It’s a skill that empowers us to understand the role the future plays in our decisions and actions. 

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has been promoting Futures Literacy worldwide. They work tirelessly to help individuals and communities understand the future better. After all, imagining possible futures isn’t a solitary exercise but a collective endeavor. As a tool, it improves our decision-making, enables us to be adaptable, and fosters an appreciation of diversity. Futures Literacy encourages us to move from unconscious anticipation of the future to a conscious and reflective state.

The future might seem uncertain and overwhelming, but with Futures Literacy, we can learn to understand it, navigate it, and even leverage it. This skill and the mindset it fosters, are not just critical for personal growth but are also essential in our collective journey towards a sustainable and inclusive future. As we continue to face challenges like climate change, pandemics, and social issues, the ability to imagine diverse futures can be our most potent tool. After all, the future isn’t something to fear; it’s something to shape.

 

Biography

Mrs. Judith van den Berg has completed her MBA in Business and Social Innovation from the University of Breda in The Netherlands. She has gained more than a decade of experience as a governmental policy advisor, taking on complex social challenges like Youth Participation. Currently she is an Innovation Professional at STUDIO.WHY, a cooperation that empowers a futureproof mindset. In this role she brings multidisciplinary teams together and equips them with skills and tools to boost innovation and creativity. She thrives at challenging the status quo to become resilient and adaptable to this crazy, fast-paced world we live in.

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One of the most important inputs in technological forecasting is the human-machine partnership. Designing technical training and development requires a clear view of how we actually interact with technology versus a conceptualized view of the interaction, focusing solely on efficiency or effectiveness. The pace of change inherent in the unlearning/learning that will accompany today’s emerging technologies is rapidly accelerating through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Because AI is redefining how we work and live, the need to future-proof our organizations is more pressing than ever. Critical to that mission is the need to future-proof our talent.

Though fears of robots taking our jobs have long since been foretold via science fiction, the reality of how the AI revolution will affect the workforce will likely be quite different. Those who will be successful will be those who will have figured out how to harness and leverage the power of emerging technologies: specifically, AI. Organizations will be required to look deeper at their talent development efforts to facilitate the unique skills required for jobs that don’t yet exist. The power will truly lie within the people.

In this session, Dr. Zuppo will highlight the trends of the rapidly developing field of AI from a people perspective and explore the skillsets that will be required to maximize the many AI tools being released each day. Dr. Zuppo will also take a look at how today’s jobs will change as a result of the technology tools that continue to shape how we work and live.

Biography

Dr. Colrain (Cori) Zuppo earned her PhD in Technology Management from Indiana State University with a specialization in Human Resource Development and Industrial Training. Cori’s dissertation research was entitled “Organizations as consumers of human capital via technology: A policy study of information and communication technologies.” Dr. Zuppo also published “Defining ICT in a Boundaryless World: The Development of a Working Hierarchy” which has been used around the world to define ICT sectors, establishing a hierarchy of applications for the term ICT or ICTs. Cori also holds an M.A.Ed. from The George Washington University and B.S. in Conflict Resolution from Ohio University. Cori holds professional certifications of SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional in HRM), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). Dr. Zuppo consults in the areas of technology management/forecasting, HRM, HRD, organization development, employee and labor relations, strategic organizational communication, and instructional design.

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The McGinty equation is a novel approach to solving quantum mechanical problems that combines traditional Quantum Field Theory (QFT) with fractal geometry. This equation provides a new perspective on the study of quantum mechanics and has the potential to bridge the gap between the theoretical framework of quantum mechanics and the physical reality of our world. In this presentation, we will provide concrete examples of the practical applications of the McGinty equation, including its use in modeling the behavior of particles in scattering experiments and Casimir force calculations. The integration of QFT and fractal geometry in the McGinty equation is also supported by the observation of the universe being fractal at a cosmic scale. We will explain the implications of the McGinty equation in layman's terms, including its potential for the development of more powerful and efficient quantum computers, with implications for cryptography, drug discovery, and materials science. The presentation will provide context for the development of the McGinty equation and its place in the broader field of quantum mechanics, including the limitations of traditional QFT and the need for new approaches to understanding the behavior of subatomic particles. Ultimately, the McGinty equation could provide a deeper understanding of subatomic particles and their interactions, leading to new discoveries, applications, and technologies. Its integration of QFT and fractal geometry could also provide a new perspective on the nature of the universe and its inner workings, further expanding our understanding of the fundamental principles of the cosmos.

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The structural health monitoring is a keyword to conduct this study in the civil engineering and the ocean engineering. The offshore wind turbine generation is a topic that there are a lot of scholars/researchers in the world to conduct the studies related to monitor and evaluate its operation on the ocean environmental condition. Since this device is a potential resouce from the oceangraphy to generate the clean energy which could be alternated the traditional marine fuels nowadays. It could be used for the offshore vehicles on the urban transportation system at some countries in the world nowadays. Especially, the clean energy is crucial to decrease and restrict the exhaust gases emission from the industrial activites and the global warming potential nowadays. So, the study on the offshore wind turbine is very significant to utilize on the renewbale energy technology and the ocean engineering. The structive modeling of offshore wind turbine will be presented in this study to understand why this device could operate reliably on the harsh environment condition by wind and wave action. The structive analysis will be studied through the physical-based model to explore the structure diagram.

Biography

Dr. Tien Anh Tran, a Research Fellow at Seoul National University, Seoul city, South Korea. He is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) at Department of Marine Engineering, Vietnam Maritime University, Haiphong City, Vietnam. He is an Honorary Professor at School of Computing Science and Engineering, Galgotias University, India and an Honorary Adjunct Professor at School of Computer Science and Engineering, Lovely Professional University (LPU), India. He received B.Eng and M.Sc at Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He got Ph.D. Degree at Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China in 2018. He is an Editor/Guest Editor for the reputation journals indexed in SCI/SCIE such as Environment, Development and Sustainability (SCIE, IF= 4.080), IET Intelligent Transport System (SCIE, IF = 2.568), International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (SCIE, IF = 1.938), Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems (SCIE, IF = 4.923), International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, International Journal of Energy Optimization and Engineering (ESCI, Scopus), IEEE Internet of Things Magazine. In 2015, he had been awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for the full funding of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in China. In 2019, He had been awarded the NEPTUNE prize for the outstanding researchers by Vietnam Maritime University, In 2022, he is one of five outstanding scientists in Vietnam to be nominated for Ta Quang Buu prize by the National Foundation for Science & Technology Development (NAFOSTED). Additionally, he had been selected and awarded the full scholarship for the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of National Research Foundation (NRF) for Foreign Researchers by the Government of South Korea.

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Micro-organisms are having their unique nature to digest the complex compounds and convert the same into simplest units by their capability of production of enzymes and different natural molecules and metabolites. The microbes utilized in the form of Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) play a vital role in maintaining soil fertility and plant health. The microbes residing in the soil are beneficial for the growth of crops in terms of vegetative and reproductive growth are known as plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs). They can act as biofertilizers, pesticidal and insecticidal agents. Simultaneously, the PGPRs increase the resistance to biotic and abiotic stress. These are effective growth modulators for the crop as they secrete novel metabolites and growth molecules that enable the crop to sustain in adverse and stress conditions. These molecules also induce systemic resistance and anti- pathogeniceffect against the soil borne infections. Several substances produced by antagonistic rhizobacteria have been related to pathogen control and indirect promotion of growth in many plants, such as siderophores and antibiotics. The PGPRs (growth promoting action, pesticidal and insecticidal action) were found to have positive PGPR traits viz. IAA production, siderophores production, Cytokinin and HCN production. The molecules and secondary metabolites secreted by such PGPRs are beneficial in terms of growth promotion and defensive properties. These metabolites can be utilized further to synthesize nanoparticles after combination with in organic metallic ion. These fused nanoparticles are found to have more significant and beneficial aspects in agriculture. Nanoparticles are 100 mm or less, nanoparticles synthesize by a biogenic enzymatic process. Microorganisms such as bacteria, actinomycetes, and fungi play an important role in the treatment of toxic metal through reduction of metal ions and are considered as potential Nano factories. These microbes and their secondary metabolites are being used for the preparation of biogenic nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are very cost effective and are significant in terms of application potential. On the other hand, there is an effective need to protect the farm produce- fruits and vegetables by some natural and technology-based fusion of nanofilms that can protect the fruits and vegetables for extending their shelf life with maintaining the nutrition and quality of the same. The present study will identify and explore the effective solutions of “Nanotechnology” in agriculture and also in protecting the nutritive and shelf life of fruits and vegetables for a longer extent. 

Biography

Dr. Abhishek Mathur is presently working as DGM (Incharge- Technical and R&D) in Prathista Industries Ltd., Telangana. He is Ph.D. in Biochemistry from National Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR), BHEL, Haridwar, Uttarakhand and Awarded from Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P), India. He has total experience of almost 18.5 years in the field of natural molecules and phytochemicals related to their food, pharmacological and agricultural activities. Life Member, Elsevier and Nature (Journals). Life Member, European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB), Europe. Life Member, ISEKI- Food Association, Austria. Life Member of Indian Science Congress, India. Life Member, Asian PGPR Society, USA. Fellow Member, Association of Plant Science Researchers (APSR), Dehradun. Fellow Member, Society for Plant Research (SPR), Vegetos, Springer. He strongly believes that, “Natural molecules are the future for tomorrow”, thus his scientific work emphasizes the importance of novel molecules, microbes, enzymes, and secondary metabolites for human and agricultural significance.

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Dr. Sailesh Iyer has a Ph.D. (Computer Science) and currently serving as a Professor with Rai University, Ahmedabad. He has more than 22 years of experience in Academics, Industry and Corporate Training out of which 18 years are in core Academics. A hardcore Academician and Administrator, he has excelled in Corporate Training, Delivered Expert Talk in various AICTE sponsored STTP’s, FDP, Reputed Universities, Government organized Workshops, Orientation and Refresher Courses organized by HRDC, Gujarat University. Research Contribution include reputed Publications, Track Chair at ICDLAIR 2020 (Springer Italy), icSoftComp 2020, IEMIS 2020 (Springer), ICRITO 2020 (IEEE) and TPC Member of various reputed International and National Conferences, Reviewer of International Journals like Multimedia Tools and Applications (Springer), International Journal of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare (IGI Global),Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment etc., Expert Talk on Research based topics in various Universities and Conferences in addition to guiding Research Scholars as Supervisor. He has also been invited as a Judge for various events, Examiner for Reputed Universities, is a Computer Society of India Lifetime Member and also serving as Managing Committee (MC) Member, CSI Ahmedabad Chapter since last 2 years. Research interest areas include Computer Vision and Image Processing, Cyber Security, Data Mining and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning.

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Dr. Gabriele Desimini is a machine Learning Engineer with an academic background in Computer and Automation Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Bari and in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Amsterdam. In the past, Gabriele has worked in Satellite testing, where he refined scientific, engineering and imaging skills.

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Generative AI is a disruptive technology referring to a set of algorithms named Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). Generative AI is a set of AI models that can generate a variety of content types such as text, images, voices, videos, products, piece of arts and even business models. It is used to solve business problems and provide a better respect of privacy. From experience with compagnies and researches, I can say that “Generative AI is the creation’s tool that makes machines express their imaginations”. Generative AI is applied to multiple use cases such as language traduction by using neural networks to generate a more accurate traduction compared to deeplearning. Generative AI is more than a hype or a Mythe, it’s a phenomenal reality. In less than six months, Tech companies and large corporates jump on this exponential area of AI by exploring its potential values for businesses and societies. In this talk, I will present a large perspective on the use of Generative AI in various sectors and how it’s accelerating the digital transformation strategy. Generative AI and LLM models are helping industries address and solve existant issues and embrace the power of such technologies. All big Tech companies are making this shift possible in a very rapid way thanks to the open LLM models trained on millions of parameters. Generative AI is still a scientific area in progress and we will address the various aspects that are should be tackeled to make it more efficient.

Biography

Dr. Lobna Karoui is a Tech Philanthropist, AI Strategist and Researcher in Education. She is a contributor at Forbes, MIT, Women Forum Economic & society and as a speaker at Harvard University, Stanford, Amazon, Bloomberg. Dr. Lobna Karoui is the President of AI Exponential Thinker with the mission to educate and empower 1 Million young people, horizon 2030, about TRUST Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Opportunities and the needed skills for the Future. As a researcher and podcast producer, she invites Exponential Thinkers from Google, WEF, Harvard to share their visions about the Future of Work and Education in this times of Exponential Technologies.

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Protecting intellectual property in the marketing of products and services in the space industry.

Participation in the space sector has changed in recent decades. Previously, only a small number of states and even fewer companies could engage in activities in outer space. However, the democratization of access to space and the emergence of new space has opened up outer space to anyone who dreams of reaching it.

The changes that he has brought about are diverse, but in this opportunity, we will focus on those related to the protection of intellectual and industrial property rights and their commercialization. Developing or improving a product is complex, but commercializing it optimally and safely is even more complex. To achieve this, it is necessary to pay due attention to the protection of intangible rights that apply to any invention or innovation.

Moreover, beyond these two factors, there are numerous marketable elements that are often gounnoticed, such as databases, formulas, recipes, processes, among others. In conclusion, considering the success of current space missions, success is achieved only in projects that can face the complexities of the space sector through the proper commercialization of products and services that arise from the main mission. That is, those that are obtained routinely during the development of a production service such as supplier data, formulas, processes, and customer lists, amongothers. Success lies in protecting and commercializing.

Biography

Mr. José Godinho Uzcátegui is a lawyer graduated from the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua – Venezuela, a content developer in space law and policy, NPoC of Space Generation, RC of Space Generation, NPoC of World Space Week in Venezuela, a member of KibsEek, a company dedicated to the space sector, a drafter of the draft law “Draft Law on Space and Educational Activities” in Venezuela, and Executive Secretary in the CT54 – Aerospace committee, responsable for developing COVENIN (ISO) standards in Venezuela on aerospace issues. He is also the author of the research paper: Limitations of International Law Standards on the Autonomy of Outer SpaceLaw and a panelist and organizer of various space-related forums.

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A fuse is a standard device found in any electrical system. Examples include a home, an automobile, a power tool, and many more. The fuse itself is typical and comes in a relatively small number of variants about the required application and the amperage or load the fuse is expected to carry. For a particular application and load, fuses are typically interchangeable. If the FUSE fails, the circuit is open and will not conduct electricity. Plug in a new fuse, and the circuit is complete and resumes operation. 

How many software programs are there in the world? Joseph Newcomer, Former Chief Software Architect (1987–2010) and Author have 14.7K replies and 3.7M answer views. Billions. Probably not trillions. But certainly, more than hundreds of millions. Some are one line long. Some are a hundred million lines long.

These software programs have insidious problems, such as Lack of reliability; Lack of stability/unstable; Excessively costly (billions) to build, purchase and operate; Brittle; Software projects that continue to fail at an alarming rate; hardware dependency; maintenance nightmare; and others.

The Ultimate Alternative is Fayad's Unified Software Engine (FUSE).

1) Capture the art, science, and engineering of the engine; 2) Capture and develop the engine's unified and stable functional and non-functional requirements; 3) Develop the ultimate design and unified software architecture on-demand of the engine; 4) The new and improved next generation of solutions; 5) Built on any common core infrastructure, e.g., SaaS infrastructures; 6) Facilitate on-demand, highly reusable architectures and applications with rapid times and open space to the market, starting from requirements to final product delivery; 7) Incorporating qualities such as scalability, adaptability, maintainability, unlimited reuse and applicability, and many more; 8) Stop building instance-oriented systems and reinventing the wheels; 9) Prevent hardware dependencies, and others

Biography

Professor Dr. M.E. Fayad is Full Professor at SJSU and a Founder and CEO at AITG, Aeeh Press, and i-SOLE. Previously, he was J.D. Edwards's professor of Software Engineering in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, from 1999 to 2002. Dr. Fayad is a well-known and recognized authority in theory and the applications of Software Engineering, Linguistic Engineering, and the Art of Abstraction. Fayad's publications are in the very core archival journals and conferences in the field of software engineering. Dr. Fayad was a guest editor on 11 theme issues. Dr. Fayad has published more than 300 high-quality articles, which include profound and well-cited reports (more than 50 in number) in reputed journals, over 100 advanced articles in refereed conferences, more than 25 well-received and cited journal columns, 16 blogged columns, 11 well-cited theme issues in prestigious journals and flagship magazines, 24 different workshops in very respected conferences, over 125 tutorials, seminars, and short presentations in more than 25 States in the USA since 1978 and 52 other countries. Dr. Fayad is also filling for eight new, valuable, and innovative patents and has developed over 800 stable software patterns and brought a breakthrough in software engineering. Dr. Fayad earned an MS and a Ph.D. in computer science and engineering from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis. His research topic was OO Software Engineering: Problems and Perspectives. He is the lead author of several classic Wiley books, CRC, and Aeeh Press, Inc

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Recent academic research has highlighted the increasing interest in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly Chatbots, due to the impressive capabilities of ChatGPT in various aspects of life. However, there is a lack of emphasis on training educators on how to use these tools. Specifically, there is a need for training in subject-specific and class-level prompt design, as well as integration of learning material to create a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students. As ChatGPT continues to be implemented in the education sector, it is essential that teachers are trained on how to create and manage Chatbot conversations that are meaningful and relevant to the curriculum. This requires an understanding of the technology, as well as the ability to design prompts that are tailored to the subject being taught and the level of the class. Furthermore, educators must be equipped with the skills to integrate ChatGPT into lesson plans and learning materials, such as textbooks and digital resources. By training education staff on how to effectively use ChatGPT, students can benefit from a more personalized and interactive learning experience. To achieve this, teacher training programs should include modules on Chatbot design, prompt creation, and learning material integration. Additionally, there is a need for ongoing professional development opportunities to keep educators up to date with the latest advancements in the field. Ultimately, training education staff on the integration of ChatGPT in the classroom can improve the quality of education and prepare students for the technological advancements of the future. 

Biography

Dr.Oga Chapwanya served in various roles ranging from learning facilitator to university lecturer in Zimbabwe.Throughout his career, he has shared knowledge in written articles and presentations.He held the position of Director of Marketing in a Zimbabwean NGO and has a strong passion for artificial intelligence (AI). He is highly respected in the education sector and is known for his engaging and interactive teaching style, which encourages students to participate actively in class discussions and debates. Currently he is conducting postgraduate researchin the United Kingdom.

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Hydra is a small freshwater cnidarian that has been the subject of scientific investigation for centuries due to its remarkable regenerative capabilities. One of its most striking features is its ability to undergo budding, a process by which a new individual arises from a bud-like outgrowth on the body of the parent organism and the process involves the coordinated proliferation, differentiation, and patterning of different cell types. Sirtinol is an epigenetic inhibitor of sirtuin deacetylases (class III HDACs) which has been shown to disrupt processes such as proliferation and differentiation. Hydra was exposed to Sirtinol, and the stages of bud developmentand detachment were scored. The morphological state of the parent Hydra wasalso scored. It was hypothesized that an epigenetic inhibitor disrupts Hydra bud development and detachment processes. Further research must be done to study the connection of epigenetic inhibitor Sirtinol to specific processes such as cell proliferation, regeneration processes, and differentiation in budding Hydra.

Biography

Ms. Ayda Alibeigloo is completing her undergrade at the Department of Life Sciences, University of McMaster, Canada. She is working under the supervision of Dr.Veronica Rodriguez Moncalvo, and Dr. Ana Campos at McMaster University, Canada.