Wired in the Wild: Can technology save the planet?
Thank You! For helping make the 2015 Fuller Symposium a successful event.
On November 18, 2015, the Fuller Symposium brought together thought leaders in science, policy, business, conservation and development to tackle the emerging issues facing our planet. This year’s symposium explored current uses of innovative technology and the promises and perils they present for addressing some of the planet's greatest challenges.
Agenda
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Welcome and Introduction
Carter Roberts, CEO, WWF US Gary Knell, President and CEO, National Geographic Society
Session 1: Imagining Technology to Re-imagine Life
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Disruptive Technology: Embracing the Transformative Impacts of Software on Society
Victoria Espinel, President and CEO, BSA | The Software Alliance View Videoh -
Discussion
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Session 2: Technology in Conservation Today
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Cheap Space, DIY Imaging and Big Data = Good News for Conservation
John Amos, President, SkyTruth View Videoh -
Biodiversity in a Drop of Water: The New Opportunity of Environmental DNA (eDNA)
Claude Miaud, Professor, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne, Paris) View Videoh -
The Invisible Hand: Mobile Phone Reporting Technology for Rapid Wildlife Health Response in Uganda
Margaret Driciru, Senior Warden/Wildlife Veterinarian, Uganda Wildlife Authority View Videoh -
Deep Coral Reef Exploration and Discovery: Two-way Technological Flow
David Gruber, Emerging Explorer, National Geographic View Videoh -
Discussion
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Session 3: Pushing Boundaries
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Achieving Moonshots: Advancing Humankind and Preserving Nature
Katherine Chou, Product Lead, Google[X] Labs View Videoh -
Big Data and Conservation: Deluge or Drought?
Lucas Joppa, Scientist, Microsoft Research View Videoh -
The Impact of the Internet of Things
Gary Atkinson, Director of Emerging Technologies, ARM
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Biotech Precision Conservation
Ryan Phelan, Executive Director/Cofounder, Revive & Restore View Videoh -
Discussion
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Session 4: Technology for a New Progress
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Opportunities Ahead: Putting the Power of Data Science to Work
DJ Patil, Deputy Chief Technology Officer & Chief Data Scientist, The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy A conversation with Ginette Hemley, Senior Vice President, Wildlife Conservation, WWF-US View Videoh
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