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 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 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
Jonathan Scrafford
Chris Ebberwein
Susan Castro
Travis Scheopner
Carolyn Speer
Troy Tabor
Gary Brooking
Dave Cunningham
Grant Johnson
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