Emerging Technology: Promises and Perils

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Join us April 11th and 12th while we explore and discuss our developing relationship with technology that is quickly evolving. Learn how to navigate the ethics and application of new technology from the standpoint of education, healthcare, business, and more. With thought-provoking keynote speakers and panel discussions, attendees will engage in enriching and critical conversation.

Conference Dates: Friday, April 11th & Saturday, April 12th

Location: Dugan Conference Center inside Dugan Library, Newman University

Event Registration Deadline: April 4th

This is a free event and registrants' meals will be provided (be sure to register).

Keynote Speakers

Christopher Thompson

Christopher Thompson

Christopher Thompson is an Academic Dean and Professor of Moral Theology at St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota. He is the author of The Joyful Mystery: Field Notes Toward a Green Thomism.

C Edward Watson

C. Edward Watson

C. Edward Watson is Vice President for Digital Innovation with the American Association of Colleges and Universities in Washington, DC. He is a co-author of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning.

Feature Speakers

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Jonathan Scrafford

Jonathan Scrafford

Chris-Ebberwein

Chris Ebberwein

Susan-Castro

Susan Castro

Travis-Scheopner

Travis Scheopner

Carolyn-Speer

Carolyn Speer

Troy-Tabor

Troy Tabor

Gary-Brooking

Gary Brooking

Dave-Cunningham

Dave Cunningham

Grant Johnson

Grant Johnson

Ailie Tabor

Ailie Tabor

Conference Schedule

Friday, April 11 (Dugan-Georges Conference Center) 

4:00pm Registration opens 

7:00pm Welcome and opening remarks 

7:15–8:30pm Keynote by Dr. Christopher Thompson 

Saturday, April 12 (Dugan-Georges Conference Center) 

8:30am Coffee and snacks 

9:00–10:15am Session #1: Business and the Ethics of Technology 

10:15am Break 

10:30am–12:00pm Keynote by Dr. C. Edward Watson 

12:00–1:30pm Lunch 

1:30–2:45pm Session #2: Global Perspectives on the Ethics of Technology 

2:45pm Break 

3:00–4:15pm Session #3: Health Care and the Ethics of Technology 

4:30pm Break 

5:00–6:30pm Dinner 

7:00–8:00pm Summative Discussion Panel