Mr. Stephen Ibaraki: Insights into startup & venture capital

Mr. Chaesub Lee, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

Dr. Yusuf Jafry on the use of AI in Commercial Property

Keynote Speakers

Mr. Stephen IbarakiChairman, Managing General Partner, REDDS Capital

Stephen Ibaraki, founder of the United Nations ITU ACM XPRIZE AI for Good Global Summit and financial industry’s Fintech Ideas Festival (both ranked No.1), shares his deep experiences as forward thinking entrepreneur, tech guru, and venture capitalist. In high demand with more than 100 global engagements in 2019, Stephen keynoted at the annual CEO YPO Edge Conference this year (YPO: 27K CEOs, $9 Trillion annual revenue), shared his futurist insights at multiple session at SxSW in March 2019; keynoted at AI Vienna and Kingfomarket 2019 Barcelona in May.
Stephen Ibaraki is Chairman, Managing General Partner REDDS Capital; globally unique with concurrent Chairman, Founder, Board roles in: Business/finance, successful serial Entrepreneurship, no.1 computing Science organizations, no. 1 UN innovation, top Industry-organizations/think tanks, no.1 Summits. 100+ global engagements guiding $10+ Trillion in investments.

Mr. Stephen IbarakiChairman, Managing General Partner, REDDS Capital

Stephen Ibaraki, founder of the United Nations ITU ACM XPRIZE AI for Good Global Summit and financial industry’s Fintech Ideas Festival (both ranked No.1), shares his deep experiences as forward thinking entrepreneur, tech guru, and venture capitalist. In high demand with more than 100 global engagements in 2019, Stephen keynoted at the annual CEO YPO Edge Conference this year (YPO: 27K CEOs, $9 Trillion annual revenue), shared his futurist insights at multiple session at SxSW in March 2019; keynoted at AI Vienna and Kingfomarket 2019 Barcelona in May.
Stephen Ibaraki is Chairman, Managing General Partner REDDS Capital; globally unique with concurrent Chairman, Founder, Board roles in: Business/finance, successful serial Entrepreneurship, no.1 computing Science organizations, no. 1 UN innovation, top Industry-organizations/think tanks, no.1 Summits. 100+ global engagements guiding $10+ Trillion in investments.

closepopup
Dr. Yusuf JafryDirector, Office Blocks Pte Limited

Session: On the use of AI in Commercial Property

Abstract :
- Comments on Artificial Intelligence: goals, expectations, reality.
- Deep Learning and Machine Learning: overview of techniques.
- Applications in Commercial Property modelling.
- Understanding the models. Can they be trusted? How?
- Other AI examples (& how to gain confidence, with caveats).

Bio:
Director and Co-Founder of officeblocks.com, a data and analytics company specialising in
Commercial Real Estate. Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of riskintegrated.com, a
financial risk management technology and consulting company.
Ten years' experience developing advanced mission concepts for the European Space
Agency. Expertise in dynamic systems, simulation, and software development, with current
emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
I have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Stanford University, a Master's degree from
MIT in Aeronautics & Astronautics, and a BSc in Aeronautical Engineering from the
University of Glasgow.
I am a Private Pilot and owner/operator of an ex-Royal Air Force Bulldog TMk 1 training
aircraft based on the Isle of Man, British Isles.
Please visit my ResearchGate page for my academic and professional articles.

Dr. Yusuf JafryDirector, Office Blocks Pte Limited

Session: On the use of AI in Commercial Property

Abstract :
- Comments on Artificial Intelligence: goals, expectations, reality.
- Deep Learning and Machine Learning: overview of techniques.
- Applications in Commercial Property modelling.
- Understanding the models. Can they be trusted? How?
- Other AI examples (& how to gain confidence, with caveats).

Bio:
Director and Co-Founder of officeblocks.com, a data and analytics company specialising in
Commercial Real Estate. Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of riskintegrated.com, a
financial risk management technology and consulting company.
Ten years' experience developing advanced mission concepts for the European Space
Agency. Expertise in dynamic systems, simulation, and software development, with current
emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
I have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Stanford University, a Master's degree from
MIT in Aeronautics & Astronautics, and a BSc in Aeronautical Engineering from the
University of Glasgow.
I am a Private Pilot and owner/operator of an ex-Royal Air Force Bulldog TMk 1 training
aircraft based on the Isle of Man, British Isles.
Please visit my ResearchGate page for my academic and professional articles.

closepopup
Prof. James GaoMedway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering School of Engineering, University of Greenwich, UK

Session : AI, Automation and Knowledge Management in Smart Factories

Abstract :
Manufacturing is fast moving towards smart factories adopting Industry 4 technologies.
AI/automation is one of the 4 grand challenges stated in the UK Industrial Strategy White Paper
(2017). It was reported that AI and automation could increase industrial efficiency by up to 30% and
mitigate disruptions (‘The Future of Manufacturing’, The Telegraph, 2018). Robots, simulation and
digital twins could keep production operating and remotely controlled when employees are ill or not
able to be on-site during disasters like Covid-19. In this presentation, Prof Gao will present data to
show the trends, opportunities and challenges of smart factories, focusing on the application of AI,
robotic automation and information/knowledge management in high value manufacturing industry.
He will also introduce some research and innovation projects carried out by his Group with industry.
Prof Gao will discuss with delegates the future implementations of Industry 4 technologies, through
the introduction of a proposed large-scale collaborative project ‘Smart-Factory’, which focuses on
the manufacturing of low volume, high value and/or specialised products. Manufacturing of these
high-end products still very much relies on manual operations which are the main causes of high
cost, low productivity and obstacles to digitisation. The overall objective of the Smart-Factory
project is to develop, implement and test advanced digital, robot, Internet of Things (IoT) and AI
technologies to automate current manual processes, in order to increase efficiency, productivity,
high value knowledge-intensive jobs, improve competitiveness, safe operations and resilience in
times of disruptions. Comments and recommendations from the delegates will be discussed for
future research, development and industrial applications.

Bio:
James Gao holds the Medway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Greenwich
(UK). He is currently the director of research (School of Engineering) and leads the Mechanical,
Manufacturing and Management research group. Prior to his current position, he was a
lecturer/senior lecturer at Cranfield University (1993-2006), and a research fellow at Loughborough
University (1989-1993). He obtained BSc in mechanical engineering from Dalian Institute of
Technology in 1984, MSc and PhD from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and
Technology (UMIST) in 1987 and 1989 respectively. He published over 250 papers in international
journals and conferences, and directed a large number of research and innovation projects in
automation, AI and robots in smart manufacturing, information and knowledge management, digital
manufacturing and product life-cycle management. Prof Gao chaired/co-chaired several international
conferences and is an associate editor/member of the editorial boards of several international
journals.

Prof. James GaoMedway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering School of Engineering, University of Greenwich, UK

Session : AI, Automation and Knowledge Management in Smart Factories

Abstract :
Manufacturing is fast moving towards smart factories adopting Industry 4 technologies.
AI/automation is one of the 4 grand challenges stated in the UK Industrial Strategy White Paper
(2017). It was reported that AI and automation could increase industrial efficiency by up to 30% and
mitigate disruptions (‘The Future of Manufacturing’, The Telegraph, 2018). Robots, simulation and
digital twins could keep production operating and remotely controlled when employees are ill or not
able to be on-site during disasters like Covid-19. In this presentation, Prof Gao will present data to
show the trends, opportunities and challenges of smart factories, focusing on the application of AI,
robotic automation and information/knowledge management in high value manufacturing industry.
He will also introduce some research and innovation projects carried out by his Group with industry.
Prof Gao will discuss with delegates the future implementations of Industry 4 technologies, through
the introduction of a proposed large-scale collaborative project ‘Smart-Factory’, which focuses on
the manufacturing of low volume, high value and/or specialised products. Manufacturing of these
high-end products still very much relies on manual operations which are the main causes of high
cost, low productivity and obstacles to digitisation. The overall objective of the Smart-Factory
project is to develop, implement and test advanced digital, robot, Internet of Things (IoT) and AI
technologies to automate current manual processes, in order to increase efficiency, productivity,
high value knowledge-intensive jobs, improve competitiveness, safe operations and resilience in
times of disruptions. Comments and recommendations from the delegates will be discussed for
future research, development and industrial applications.

Bio:
James Gao holds the Medway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Greenwich
(UK). He is currently the director of research (School of Engineering) and leads the Mechanical,
Manufacturing and Management research group. Prior to his current position, he was a
lecturer/senior lecturer at Cranfield University (1993-2006), and a research fellow at Loughborough
University (1989-1993). He obtained BSc in mechanical engineering from Dalian Institute of
Technology in 1984, MSc and PhD from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and
Technology (UMIST) in 1987 and 1989 respectively. He published over 250 papers in international
journals and conferences, and directed a large number of research and innovation projects in
automation, AI and robots in smart manufacturing, information and knowledge management, digital
manufacturing and product life-cycle management. Prof Gao chaired/co-chaired several international
conferences and is an associate editor/member of the editorial boards of several international
journals.

closepopup
Dr. Marina DabićProfessor, University of Zagreb and Nottingham Business School, NTU, U.K.

Marina Dabić is Full Professor at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia, and Nottingham Business School, NTU, U.K. In her career, she has achieved success and acclaim in a range of different projects, such as HORIZON 2020, ERASMUS +, etc., and was a grant holder for EC TEMPUS FoSentHE project. She prepared background report for OECD/EC HEinnovate for Croatia. Professor Dabic is member of the Board of Governors for IEEE-TEM. She is the author or co-editor of seven books, and has authored or co-authored over 200 journal manuscripts published in IEEE-TEM; TFSC, JIBS, JBR, JWB, IMR, IBR, among others. Prof Dabić attended more than 300 conferences and be in the program comity for more than fifty. She is an Associate Editor of the Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and Technology in Society. She is Department Editor for IEEE- Transactions on Engineering Management.

Dr. Marina DabićProfessor, University of Zagreb and Nottingham Business School, NTU, U.K.

Marina Dabić is Full Professor at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia, and Nottingham Business School, NTU, U.K. In her career, she has achieved success and acclaim in a range of different projects, such as HORIZON 2020, ERASMUS +, etc., and was a grant holder for EC TEMPUS FoSentHE project. She prepared background report for OECD/EC HEinnovate for Croatia. Professor Dabic is member of the Board of Governors for IEEE-TEM. She is the author or co-editor of seven books, and has authored or co-authored over 200 journal manuscripts published in IEEE-TEM; TFSC, JIBS, JBR, JWB, IMR, IBR, among others. Prof Dabić attended more than 300 conferences and be in the program comity for more than fifty. She is an Associate Editor of the Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and Technology in Society. She is Department Editor for IEEE- Transactions on Engineering Management.

closepopup
Mr. Neil SahotaChief Innovation Officer, University of California (Emerging Technologies Research & Policy Institute)

Neil Sahota (萨冠军) is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) subject matter expert, and Faculty at UC Irvine. With 20+ years of business experience, he works with clients and business partners to create next generation products/solutions powered by emerging technology.
His work experience spans multiple industries including legal services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, travel and transportation, energy and utilities, automotive, telecommunications, media/communication, and government. Moreover, Neil is one of the few people selected for IBM’s Corporate Service Corps leadership program that pairs leaders with NGOs to perform community-driven economic development projects.

Mr. Neil SahotaChief Innovation Officer, University of California (Emerging Technologies Research & Policy Institute)

Neil Sahota (萨冠军) is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) subject matter expert, and Faculty at UC Irvine. With 20+ years of business experience, he works with clients and business partners to create next generation products/solutions powered by emerging technology.
His work experience spans multiple industries including legal services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, travel and transportation, energy and utilities, automotive, telecommunications, media/communication, and government. Moreover, Neil is one of the few people selected for IBM’s Corporate Service Corps leadership program that pairs leaders with NGOs to perform community-driven economic development projects.

closepopup

Conference Opening Speakers

Dr. Richard EvansAssociate Professor, Brunel University London, UK

Richard Evans is Director of the BSc Product Design programme and Associate Professor in Human Factors for Design at Brunel University London. He is an established academic with extensive research experience in the fields of design and engineering management, innovation management, and new product development. He has worked in a variety of industries from retail to aerospace and defence, conducting his Ph.D. in collaboration with BAE Systems plc. From 2013-15, Richard worked as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Innovative Product Development and Manufacturing at the University of Greenwich, specialising in the field of knowledge management for collaborative product development. Dr Evans collaborates extensively with world-leading academics across the world, including China, Mexico and Turkey. He works closely with UK-based manufacturers in fields including new product development and engineering management. He has authored 90+ publications in e.g., IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, International Journal of Production Research, and Computers in Human Behavior.

Dr. Richard EvansAssociate Professor, Brunel University London, UK

Richard Evans is Director of the BSc Product Design programme and Associate Professor in Human Factors for Design at Brunel University London. He is an established academic with extensive research experience in the fields of design and engineering management, innovation management, and new product development. He has worked in a variety of industries from retail to aerospace and defence, conducting his Ph.D. in collaboration with BAE Systems plc. From 2013-15, Richard worked as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Innovative Product Development and Manufacturing at the University of Greenwich, specialising in the field of knowledge management for collaborative product development. Dr Evans collaborates extensively with world-leading academics across the world, including China, Mexico and Turkey. He works closely with UK-based manufacturers in fields including new product development and engineering management. He has authored 90+ publications in e.g., IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, International Journal of Production Research, and Computers in Human Behavior.

closepopup
Mr. Andy ChenPresident, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management

Andy Chen is the President & CEO of Catronic Enterprise a global consulting firm. The firm’s principle business is to provide consulting services for utility industry worldwide.

Andy is a senior business advisor for several leading global consulting firms and enterprise software vendors. Andy held the position of the Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Enterprise Strategy and Architecture of the largest Canadian-based electricity generator.

Andy is the President, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) a member of Board of Governors 2019/2020 for IEEE Computer Society (CS). He participates in the United Nations Global Pulse’s Data Privacy Advisory Group. He is also a director for the Federation of Enterprise Architecture Professional Organizations’ board and a member of the Technical Advisory Council for the FinTech Ideas Festival. He also served as the Chair of the Technical Advisory Council for YinTech Investment Holding Ltd.

Mr. Andy ChenPresident, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management

Andy Chen is the President & CEO of Catronic Enterprise a global consulting firm. The firm’s principle business is to provide consulting services for utility industry worldwide.

Andy is a senior business advisor for several leading global consulting firms and enterprise software vendors. Andy held the position of the Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Enterprise Strategy and Architecture of the largest Canadian-based electricity generator.

Andy is the President, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) a member of Board of Governors 2019/2020 for IEEE Computer Society (CS). He participates in the United Nations Global Pulse’s Data Privacy Advisory Group. He is also a director for the Federation of Enterprise Architecture Professional Organizations’ board and a member of the Technical Advisory Council for the FinTech Ideas Festival. He also served as the Chair of the Technical Advisory Council for YinTech Investment Holding Ltd.

closepopup
Mr. Chaesub LeeDirector of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

Chaesub Lee was elected Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2014 in Busan, Republic of Korea, and re-elected to this post for a second four-year term at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Dr Lee has contributed ICT standardization for over 30 years, specializing in areas such as integrated services digital networks (ISDN), global information infrastructure (GII), Internet protocol, next-generation networks (NGN), Internet protocol television (IPTV) and cloud computing.
He started his professional life in 1986 as a researcher at Korea Telecom. After 17 years he took up a role at the country's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), where he stayed for the next eight years.
Most recently he worked at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and as a senior advisor to Korea's Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP).

Mr. Chaesub LeeDirector of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

Chaesub Lee was elected Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2014 in Busan, Republic of Korea, and re-elected to this post for a second four-year term at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Dr Lee has contributed ICT standardization for over 30 years, specializing in areas such as integrated services digital networks (ISDN), global information infrastructure (GII), Internet protocol, next-generation networks (NGN), Internet protocol television (IPTV) and cloud computing.
He started his professional life in 1986 as a researcher at Korea Telecom. After 17 years he took up a role at the country's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), where he stayed for the next eight years.
Most recently he worked at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and as a senior advisor to Korea's Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP).

closepopup
Dr. Sudeendra KoushikVP Conferences TEMS, Chief Innovator & Co-Founder PRASU

As the Chief Innovator and co-founder of PRASU, with 26 years of experience, and more than 20 national & international patents in various stages Dr Koushik advises major companies such as Bosch, Continental, General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Volvo etc. on Innovation strategy, developing Innovation culture, scaling business relevant Innovation for business growth. Koushik works with Start-ups and Incubation centres and accelerators in and connects Industry and Start-ups. Koushik is a keynote and TEDx speaker, also links academia and Industry through workshops and technical talks on Innovation. Koushik has also developed a syllabus for academia in Innovation & Intrapreneurship. Koushik also is an international speaker and visiting faculty.

Dr. Sudeendra KoushikVP Conferences TEMS, Chief Innovator & Co-Founder PRASU

As the Chief Innovator and co-founder of PRASU, with 26 years of experience, and more than 20 national & international patents in various stages Dr Koushik advises major companies such as Bosch, Continental, General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Volvo etc. on Innovation strategy, developing Innovation culture, scaling business relevant Innovation for business growth. Koushik works with Start-ups and Incubation centres and accelerators in and connects Industry and Start-ups. Koushik is a keynote and TEDx speaker, also links academia and Industry through workshops and technical talks on Innovation. Koushik has also developed a syllabus for academia in Innovation & Intrapreneurship. Koushik also is an international speaker and visiting faculty.

closepopup

Registration

Best Package

IEEE TEMS Member

USD400/ Registration
  • Early Registration (7 September 2020)
  • Up to 3 papers
  • USD 250 for additional paper
  • USD 600 - Late Registration (17 September 2020)
  • USD 50 - Conference Proceedings (for non-authors)

IEEE Member

USD450/ Registration
  • Early Registration (7 September 2020)
  • Up to 3 papers
  • USD 250 for additional paper (over 3)
  • USD 650 - Late Registration (17 September 2020)
  • USD 50 - Conference Proceedings (for non-authors)

Non-Member

USD550/ Registration
  • Early Registration (7 September 2020)
  • Up to 3 papers
  • USD 250 for additional paper
  • USD 750 - Late Registration (17 September 2020)
  • USD 50 - Conference Proceedings (for non-authors)

Schedule

  • Monday 21st September 2020 (Day 1) Monday 21st September 2020 (Day 1) (Easter Daylight Saving time zone) Master of Ceremony: Ms. Barbara Porter
  • Tuesday 22nd September 2020 (Day 2) Tuesday 22nd September 2020 (Day 2) (British time zone) Master of Ceremony: Mr Robert Bierwolf
  • Wednesday 23rd September 2020 (Day 3) Wednesday 23rd September 2020 (Day 3) (India time zone) Master of Ceremony: Ms Toshie Takahashi
  • Virtual Event lobby
  • Virtual Room 1
  • Virtual Room 2
  • Virtual Room 3
09:45 AM - 10:00 AMCheck-in : Virtual Lobby By All ParticipantsEvent link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1

10:00 AM - 10:30 AMConference Opening By Dr. Richard Evans, Mr. Andy Chen, Mr. Chaesub LeeAssociate Professor, Brunel University London, UK, President, IEEE TEMS, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1

– Dr. Richard Evans
Associate Professor, Brunel University London, UK
– Mr. Andy Chen
President, IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society
– Mr. Chaesub Lee
Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

10:30 AM - 11:30 AMKeynote Presentation – Stephen Ibaraki By Stephen IbarakiFounding General Partner, REDDS Capital

Title: Planet Reset Post 2020–what will the world be like? The role of Innovation & Leadership Trends and “AI for Good” Globally – accelerating the world
Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1

Speaker Bio:

Stephen Ibaraki, Chairman and Founding Managing General Partner REDDS Capital, Founder ITU ACM XPRIZE AI for Good Global Summit, Founding Chairman Technology Advisory Council FinTech Ideas Festival. Globally unique with Chairman, Founder, Board roles in: Business/finance, successful Entrepreneurship, no.1 global Science orgs, UN innovation progs, top Industry-orgs/think tanks, no.1 Summits (acronym BE-SUNIS). 300+ global engagements impacting $100+ Trillion in sustainable investments. Stephen Ibaraki’s philanthropic focus is on donating time/resources for advancing research, innovation, start-ups, science, entrepreneurship, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ITU World Summit on the Information Society Action Lines. With over 200 senior executive roles, global awards and recognitions, Stephen Ibaraki is a multiple award winning educator, researcher, speaker, writer, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, investor, and executive board chairman since the 1970s’ and first working with technology since 1965. Stephen Ibaraki is awarded for outstanding lifetime achievements as an ICT nominated Fellow, Distinguished Fellow, Global Fellow, Global Hall of Fame, IT Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award, Advanced Technology Lifetime Achievement Award, Awards for Professionalism Career Achievement Award, IT Hero Award, Gary Hadford Award, Writing and Teaching awards, 17 Microsoft awards (Global Gold Awards, Most Valuable Professional 2006-present), …

CIPS Fellows Profile: http://www.cips.ca/stephen-ibaraki

Twitter handle: Sibaraki

LinkedIn:
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sibaraki

IT World Canada (IDG):
http://www.itworldcanada.com/author/sibaraki

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/people/stephenibaraki/#5af592cb71ae
——–

Specialties: Executive Leadership, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Strategic Relations, Due Diligence, Investments, Speaking, Writing 

11:30 AM - 11:40 AMNetwork Break By All participants
11:40 AM - 01:10 PMPaper Presentation Sessions By Virtual Room 1, Virtual Room 2, Virtual Room 3
Session 1: Responsible and Ethical Approaches to AI
Virtual Room 1
Session 2: Managing and Implementing AI Projects
Virtual Room 2
Session 3: Technology Advancements in AI Virtual Room 3

01:10 PM - 01:20 PMNetwork Break 2 By All participants
01:20 PM - 02:00 PMKeynote Presentation – Dr. Yusuf Jafry By Dr. Yusuf JafryDirector, Office Blocks Pte Limited

Title: On the use of AI in Commercial Property
Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1

Abstract :
– Comments on Artificial Intelligence: goals, expectations, reality.
– Deep Learning and Machine Learning: overview of techniques.
– Applications in Commercial Property modelling.
– Understanding the models. Can they be trusted? How?
– Other AI examples (& how to gain confidence, with caveats).

11:40 AM - 01:10 PMSession 1 : Responsible and Ethical Approaches to AI By Tariq SamadSenior Fellow and Honeywell/W.R. Sweatt Chair at Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota

Time: 11:40-13:10 (EDT)
Session Chair: Tariq Samad
Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1

 Paper#Title
1570637288Misinformation in Crises: A Conceptual Framework for Examining Human-Machine Interactions
1570631580Seeking Nonhuman Advice: Ancient and Modern
1570637157eVision: Influenza Forecasting Using CDC, WHO, and Google Trends Data
1570636174Analysis of Soft Law Mechanisms for the Governance of AI
1570657630A Novel Application for the Efficient and Accessible Diagnosis of ADHD Using Machine Learning

11:40 AM - 01:10 PMSession 2: Managing and Implementing AI Projects By Gustavo GiannattasioRegion 9 director elect at IEEE

Time: 11:40-13:10 (EDT)
Session Chair:  Gustavo G
Room: Virtual Room 2
Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1_session2

Paper#Title
1570635854Theory of Machine Learning Based in Quantum Mechanics
1570631625A Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications to Achieve Water-related SDGs
1570635856A Full Surveillance Internet of Bio-Nano-Things Based on Feynman-Integral and Machine-Learning
1570635861The Kullback-Leibler Divergence and QBER in Quantum Encryption Using the BB84 Protocol
1570656909Using Artificial Intelligence to Guide SME Social Media Marketing Strategy

11:40 AM - 01:10 PMSession 3: Technology Advancements in AI By Dr. Eduardo Ahumada Tello Professor in Information Technologies and Management Science at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)

Session Chair:  Dr. Eduardo Ahumada Tello
Time: 11:40-13:10 (EDT)
Room: Virtual Room 3
Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day1_session_3

 Paper#Title
1570635863Probabilistic Interpretation of Cognitive Radio in Entropy Nonlinear Networks with Quantum Mechanics
1570649819SSM-Net for Plants Disease Identification in Low Data Regime
1570654317Optimizing Networked Rural Electrification Design Using Adaptive Multiplier-Accelerated a* Algorithm
1570656233Edge-Cloud Collaboration Architecture for AI Transformation of SME Manufacturing Enterprises
1570656888Transforming Digital Employee Experience with Artificial Intelligence

  • Virtual Event lobby
  • Virtual Room 1
  • Virtual Room 2
  • Virtual Room 3
08:45 AM - 09:00 AMCheck-in Virtual Lobby By All attendees

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day2

09:00 AM - 09:15 AMConference Opening By Dr. Richard EvansProfessor, Brunel University, UK

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day2

09:15 AM - 09:45 AMKeynote : AI, Automation and Knowledge Management in Smart Factories By Dr. James GaoProfessor, University of Greenwich, UK

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day2

Abstract:

Manufacturing is fast moving towards smart factories adopting Industry 4 technologies.
AI/automation is one of the 4 grand challenges stated in the UK Industrial Strategy White Paper
(2017). It was reported that AI and automation could increase industrial efficiency by up to 30% and
mitigate disruptions (‘The Future of Manufacturing’, The Telegraph, 2018). Robots, simulation and
digital twins could keep production operating and remotely controlled when employees are ill or not
able to be on-site during disasters like Covid-19. In this presentation, Prof Gao will present data to
show the trends, opportunities and challenges of smart factories, focusing on the application of AI,
robotic automation and information/knowledge management in high value manufacturing industry.
He will also introduce some research and innovation projects carried out by his Group with industry.
Prof Gao will discuss with delegates the future implementations of Industry 4 technologies, through
the introduction of a proposed large-scale collaborative project ‘Smart-Factory’, which focuses on
the manufacturing of low volume, high value and/or specialised products. Manufacturing of these
high-end products still very much relies on manual operations which are the main causes of high
cost, low productivity and obstacles to digitisation. The overall objective of the Smart-Factory
project is to develop, implement and test advanced digital, robot, Internet of Things (IoT) and AI
technologies to automate current manual processes, in order to increase efficiency, productivity,
high value knowledge-intensive jobs, improve competitiveness, safe operations and resilience in
times of disruptions. Comments and recommendations from the delegates will be discussed for
future research, development and industrial applications.

Speaker Bio:
James Gao holds the Medway Chair of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Greenwich
(UK). He is currently the director of research (School of Engineering) and leads the Mechanical,
Manufacturing and Management research group. Prior to his current position, he was a
lecturer/senior lecturer at Cranfield University (1993-2006), and a research fellow at Loughborough
University (1989-1993). He obtained BSc in mechanical engineering from Dalian Institute of
Technology in 1984, MSc and PhD from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and
Technology (UMIST) in 1987 and 1989 respectively. He published over 250 papers in international
journals and conferences, and directed a large number of research and innovation projects in
automation, AI and robots in smart manufacturing, information and knowledge management, digital
manufacturing and product life-cycle management. Prof Gao chaired/co-chaired several international
conferences and is an associate editor/member of the editorial boards of several international
journals.

09:45 AM - 10:00 AMNetwork Break By All participants
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMPaper Presentation Sessions By Virtual Rooms 1,2,3,4
Session 4: AI for sustainable development
Virtual Room 1
Session 5: Managing and Implementing AI Projects
Virtual Room 2
Session 6: Ethically-driven robotics and automation
Virtual Room 3

11:30 AM - 11:40 AMNetwork Break 2 By All Participants
11:40 AM - 12:30 PMKeynote : Publishing in Top-Tier Engineering and Technology Management Journals By Dr. Marina DabićProfessor, Nottingham Trent University, UK

Dr.  Marina Dabić
Professor, Nottingham Trent University, UK

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day2

Speaker Bio:

Marina Dabić is Full Professor at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia, and Nottingham Business School, NTU, U.K. In her career, she has achieved success and acclaim in a range of different projects, such as HORIZON 2020, ERASMUS +, etc., and was a grant holder for EC TEMPUS FoSentHE project. She prepared background report for OECD/EC HEinnovate for Croatia. Professor Dabic is member of the Board of Governors for IEEE-TEM. She is the author or co-editor of seven books, and has authored or co-authored over 200 journal manuscripts published in IEEE-TEM; TFSC, JIBS, JBR, JWB, IMR, IBR, among others. Prof Dabić attended more than 300 conferences and be in the program comity for more than fifty. She is an Associate Editor of the Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and Technology in Society. She is Department Editor for IEEE- Transactions on Engineering Management.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSession 4: AI for sustainable development By Dr. Marina DabicProfessor, University of Zagreb and Nottingham Business School, NTU, U.K

Session Chair:  Dr. Marina Dabic
Time: 10:00-11:30 (BST)
Room: Virtual Room 1

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day2

Paper#Title
1570634682Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: A Bibliometric and Content Analysis
1570637201A Conceptual Framework for AI System Development and Sustainable Social Equality
1570632314Digital Crop Health Monitoring by Analyzing Social Media Streams 
1570637298IMPACT: A Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Development in Marine Systems and Robotics
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSession 5 Managing and Implementing AI Projects By Robert BierwolfResearch Associate, Center for Technology & Innovation Management (CeTIM)

Session Chair:  Robert Bierwolf
Time: 10:00-11:30 (BST)
Room: Virtual Room 2
Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day2_session_5

 Paper#Title
1570637277Reducing Modern Slavery Using AI and Blockchain
1570633081Innovative Multi-Step Anomaly Detection Algorithm with Real-World Implementation
1570631619Artificial Intelligence Driven Crop Protection Optimization for Sustainable Agriculture
1570637225Proposal for a Chatbot Prototype in the Plant Health Department of Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSession 6: Ethically-driven robotics and automation By Dr Abhishek Appaji

Session Chair:  Dr Abhishek Appaji
Time: 10:00-11:30 (BST)
Room: Virtual Room 3
Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day2_session_6

Paper#Title
1570632503AI and Robotics-Based Cognitive Training for Elderly: A Systematic Review
1570632110Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the World Development Indicators
1570630800The Strategic Approach for Successful Realistic Improvements in Practical Vehicle Routing Algorithms 
1570635863Probabilistic Interpretation of Cognitive Radio in Entropy Nonlinear Networks with Quantum Mechanics
  • Virtual Event lobby
  • Virtual Room 1
  • Virtual Room 2
  • Virtual Room 3
01:45 PM - 02:00 PMCheck-in Virtual Lobby By All Participants

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day3

02:00 PM - 02:15 PMConference Opening By Dr Sudeendra Koushik VP Conferences TEMS, Chief Innovator & Co-Founder PRASU

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day3

– Dr Sudeendra Koushik
Member, Automotive & Mobility Innovations, Innovation

02:14 PM - 02:45 PMKeynote Presentation – Mr. Neil Sahota By Mr. Neil SahotaChief Innovation Officer, University of California, USA

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day3

Mr. Neil Sahota
Chief Innovation Officer, University of California, USA

02:45 PM - 03:00 PMNetwork Break By All Participants
03:00 PM - 04:30 PMPaper Presentation Sessions By Virtual Rooms 1,2,3,4
Session 7: Technology Advancements in AI
Virtual Room 1
Session 8: AI for Sustainable Development
Virtual Room 2
Session 9:
Social Inclusion and AI
Virtual Room 3

04:30 PM - 05:30 PMClosing Ceremony & Best Paper Award By Conference Committee

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day3

03:00 PM - 04:30 PMSession 7: Technology Advancements in AI By Prof. Toshie Takahashi

Session Chair:  Prof. Toshie Takahashi
Time: 15:00-16:30 (IST)
Room: Virtual Room 1

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day3

Paper#Title
1570656747A Tiny CNN Architecture for Identifying Bat Species from Echolocation Calls
1570637223EdgeAI: Diabetic Retinopathy Detection in Intel Architecture
1570632532Maximising Value of Frugal Soil Moisture Sensors for Precision Agriculture Applications 
1570631340Combating Deepfakes: Multi-LSTM and Blockchain as Proof of Authenticity for Digital Media 

1570657630
A Novel Application for the Efficient and Accessible Diagnosis of ADHD Using Machine Learning
03:00 PM - 04:30 PMSession 8 : AI for Sustainable Development By Dr. Shrikanth Tangade

Session Chair:  Dr. Shrikanth Tangade
Time: 15:00-16:30 (IST)
Room: Virtual Room 2

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day3_session_8

Paper#Title
1570632427AI for Monitoring the SDGs and Supporting and Promoting Action and Policy Development
1570632497Effective, Explainable and Ethical: Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement and Community 
1570655221Safety An Ecosystem Approach to Ethical AI and Data Use: Experimental Reflections
1570656329Mapping New Informal Settlements Using Machine Learning and Time Series Satellite Images 
03:00 PM - 04:30 PMSession 9: Social Inclusion and AI By Dr KAR Rao

Session Chair:  Dr KAR Rao
Time: 15:00-16:30 (IST)
Room: Virtual Room 3

Event link: bit.ly/ai4g_day3_session_9

Paper#Title
1570656361AI-Vision Towards an Improved Social Inclusion
1570656484Building Ethical AI from News Articles
1570656713DASSL: Dynamic, AI-Assisted, Scalable System for Labelling Used Bottle Images 
1570656725Towards an Audio-Based CNN for Classroom Observation on a Smartwatch
1570658169Automatic Identification of Skin Lesions Using Deep Learning Techniques