Future of Humanity: Strong Foundations

Future of Humanity: Strong Foundations

Last Update: 11 August 2024
0229 EST

9 August 2024 | Welcome

5.30PM - 6.45PM

Pre-Summit Registration
- Location: The Waldorf Astoria Lobby

Welcome Dinner
- Location: The Presidential Suite, The Waldorf Astoria

7.00PM - 8.30PM

Welcome Reception and Drinks
- Location: The Presidential Suite, The Waldorf Astoria

8.30PM - Midnight

10 August 2024 | Summit Day 1

8.00AM - 9.00AM

Breakfast and Registration
- The Lincoln Library Foyer, The Waldorf Astoria

Collect your badge at registration & enjoy breakfast from 8-9 am.

9.15AM - 9.40AM

Welcome to the Future of Humanity Summit
Bryan Talebi, CEO and Co-Founder of Ahura AI
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Opening the Future of Humanity Summit is your host, Mr. Bryan Talebi. Bryan will share the idea and main principles behind the Future of Humanity Summit event and its vision for the future.

9.40AM - 9.45AM

AI Innovation with Integrity
Igor Jablokov
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

10.00AM - 10.15AM

The Future of AI: Intelligence, Innovation, and Investment
David Mazehari
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

09.45AM - 10.00AM

Gov 2.0
Amelia Gardner
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Investing in AI: Perspectives from Venture Capital
Patrick O'Kain, Denise Holzer, Kerry Leigh Miller, Moran Bar-Kochva
Moderated by:
Matt Stepka
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Insights on the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the rapidly evolving AI investment landscape, offering valuable perspectives on where to place bets, how companies build lasting competitive advantage and who will be the next trillion-dollar titan!

10.15AM - 11.15AM

11.15AM - 11.45AM

Fireside Chat: The Overview Effect, AI and The Future of Space
Frank White, Rick Tumlinson
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

11.45AM - 12.00PM

How to Thrive with AGI
Toufi Saliba
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

12.00PM - 1.00PM

Lunch
- The Lincoln Library Foyer, The Waldorf Astoria

Short talk by author Jeff Higgins before lunch on his book, “The Forever Game” and the power of using fiction to educate people about AI. Get your signed copy at lunch!

1.00PM - 1.15PM

The Actual Existential Risk of AI
De Kai
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

1.15PM - 1.45PM

Panel: AI Academics Safety vs Acceleration
Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, Allen Bolourchi, Toufi Saliba, John C. Havens
Moderated by:
De Kai
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

A session looking at different outlooks for the future of AI and its impact on humanity.

1.45PM - 2.00PM

Afternoon Remarks
Bryan Talebi
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

2.00PM - 3.00PM

Panel: Intersection of Government and Industry
Patrick O’Kain, Trent Teyema, Chad D’Amore, Torsten Staab, Amelia Gardner

Moderated by: Bryan Talebi
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

3.00PM - 3.20PM

Networking Break
- The Lincoln Library Foyer, The Waldorf Astoria

3.20PM - 4.20PM

Panel: United We Innovate: Co-Authoring a Declaration for Global Good
James A. Wolff (Esq), Laquelle Mari, Marcos Campos, Trent Teyema
Moderated by:
Bryan Talebi
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving and increasingly shaping our lives and societies, the need for comprehensive, collaborative, and responsible guidelines has never been more pressing. As governments, NGOs, and institutions struggle to keep pace with AI advancements, the role of our AI community in co-stewarding this evolution becomes crucial. This panel brings together the co-authors of the Declaration of AI, a document symbolizing a unified commitment from diverse AI global stakeholders to responsibly guide the development and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence.

4.20PM - 4.40PM

Would you clone yourself? Lessons learned from building my AI digital human twin, Laila
Iliana Oris Valiente with Laila
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Imagine having a dynamic, lifelike clone version of you, that looks like you, complete with a 3D body scan and meticulously trained on your voice, ready to engage and interact with your clients, team, or the general public? Laila is more than just a visual avatar; she's an extension of Iliana - connected to a GenAI knowledge base and trained on every talk Iliana has delivered in the past year, every publication she's written, project case studies and a treasure trove of thought leadership written on numerous subjects. Iliana will share lessons learned about what it means to be human uncovered through building an AI twin, connecting this work to the broader trend of agentic computing and future collaborations between humans and machines.

4.40PM - 5.00PM

Self Sovereign AI – Building a Responsible AI Future
Amit Pradhan
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Building a future that is truly self-sovereign for each of us, requires a serious rethink of how AI is built, used, governed & monetized. This talk by Amit - an AI practitioner, investor and evangelist for over 2 decades, introduces the idea and necessity of self-sovereignty in a world that now runs on AI as its “foundational model”, and shows how it can work for each of us, including for some of the planet’s most vulnerable populations. As someone who sits on the board of the Norwegian Refugee Council, he understands the implications first hand.

5.00PM - 5.15PM

Day One Wrap-Up and Preparation for the National Archives Gala
Bryan Talebi + Luci Prosapio
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

6.30PM - 10.00PM

Night at the Archives: Awards Gala + Signing of the Declaration of AI Independence
Special Performances by Ravé Mehta and DPAK
- The National Archives (701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408)

11 August 2024 | Summit Day 2

8.00AM - 9.00AM

Breakfast and Networking
- The Franklin Study, The Waldorf Astoria

9.00AM - 9.15AM

Welcome to Day 2 of the Future of Humanity Summit
Bryan Talebi, CEO and Co-Founder of Ahura AI
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

9.15AM - 9.30AM

AI & The Future of Employment and Income
Jim Clark
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

It is hard to imagine any one nation, industry, community, or individual not being impacted by this transition to a world animated by widespread and unprecedentedly powerful AI, particularly as regards employment (and, of course, income). Society is structured in many ways around our careers and livelihoods - and the foundation of all of that is about to shift beyond belief. History and conscience are demanding that leaders urgently and very creatively explore innovative approaches to the massive challenges and opportunities ahead.

9.30AM - 9.45AM

Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities
Scott Schaefer
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Exploring the role of AI in shaping our future.

9.45AM - 10.00AM

AI Empowerment for CEO Innovators
Nikky Kho
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Understand how to framework your company and discover how AI can help and disrupt strategic choices.

10.00AM - 10.45AM

Panel: Women in AI - The Roadmap Ahead
Carie Bailey, Sarah Filipcic, Iliana Oris Valiente, Kerry Leigh Miller Moderated by: Maria Laws
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Leading women in artificial intelligence share their visions and insights on the future of the field. Discover innovative ideas and forward-thinking strategies that will shape the evolution of AI and its impact on society.

10.45AM - 11.00AM

Networking Break
- The Franklin Library Foyer, The Waldorf Astoria

11.00AM - 12.00PM

Ahura AI: Positioning the Workforce to Thrive in the Age of AI
Maria Laws
- The Franklin Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Experience the internationally renowned Ahura AI Masterclass format and explore various AI tools that can enhance both your work and personal life. Understand the wide-ranging benefits of AI, from increasing efficiency to driving innovation. Learn how Ahura's learning-related tools specifically support teams in integrating these technologies into daily tasks, building a more adaptive and future-ready workforce.

Lunch and Networking
- The Franklin Study, The Waldorf Astoria

12.00PM - 1.00PM

1.00PM - 1.15PM

The Intersection of Clean Energy & AI
Lester Crafton
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Exploring the immense energy demands of AI and potential strain on power grids, this session emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable, rapidly deployabe solutions to meet these demands without risking grid collapse. Proposed is a multi-step approach involving off-grid power systems, community-driven power generation, and leveraging underutilized assets.

1.15PM - 2.00PM

Panel: The Intersection of Technology & Healthcare Shubha Koneru, Dr. Mihaela Ulieru, Gary McCoy, Ravi Lam
Moderated by:
Bryan Talebi
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

How AI Can Optimise Health and Performance

2.00PM - 2.15PM

Precision Forged: From Legacy to Human-Centered AI
Shubha Koneru & Ria
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Join Shubha Koneru of Machani Robotics as she takes you on a compelling journey of precision learning that has defined her career and the evolution of a 100-year-old family office in Bangalore. This session explores how the relentless pursuit of purpose-driven solutions, starting from the company’s origins in transportation and precision manufacturing, has guided its ventures across various industries, ultimately culminating in the development of RIA—an advanced R&D social humanoid with compassionate cognition. Discover how this legacy of adaptive innovation has been tackling macro-issues concerning the needs of humanity.

2.15PM - 2.45PM

Networking Break
- The Lincoln Library Foyer, The Waldorf Astoria

2.45PM - 3.00PM

AI, the United Nations and the U.S.
Peter Yeo
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Learn about the UN’s involvement in digital technology and AI, and how it aligns with U.S. interests.

3.00PM - 3.15PM

Keynote
Sam Cassatt

- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Panel: Public Private Partnerships
Matthew Rose, Gregory Johnson, Bryan Talebi, Dave Akerman Esq.
Moderated by: Jonathan Oggiono
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Discuss innovative models, risk management strategies, and real-world case studies of Public-Private Partnerships, highlighting their potential to drive infrastructure development and deliver essential services sustainably.

3.15PM - 4.00PM

4.00PM - 4.15PM

Networking Break
- The Lincoln Library Foyer, The Waldorf Astoria

4.15PM - 4.30PM

Where's my Space Station? Why 21st century technology still sucks Dr. Chris Boshuizen

- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

Popular culture would have us believe we are living in a technological Golden Age. It is the 21st century after all. But in reality, many technologies like quantum computers, fusion power and human deep space exploration seem as far away as ever. Through some amusing examples from film and TV I’ll show why we still can’t do the things most people assume we’re already doing, and provide some suggestions on how to fix that.

4.30PM - 5.00PM

Fireside Chat: Beyond Boundaries: The Case for Sentience
Marcos Campos, Jerome Glenn, Dr. Mihaela Ulieru
Moderated by:
Laquelle Mari
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

This multidisciplinary panel will explore the current state of AI and the implications of advancements in relation to sentience. Here we will delve into the motivations behind building sentient systems, examining the potential benefits such as enhanced problem-solving capabilities, personalized experiences, innovative breakthroughs, and beyond. At the same time, this panel will be addressing concerns, including ethical dilemmas, control and dependency issues, and social and legal impact.

5.00PM - 5.15PM

The Future of Interplanetary Contact
Ravé Mehta

- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

The SETI Institute has over 100 scientists searching for life beyond earth as well as studying life here on earth with a primary mission to answer the BIG question, “Are we alone in the Universe?” As the idea of meeting an alien race from another star system continues to capture our imaginations, Ravé Mehta will discuss the current state of “The Search”, and explore the next BIG question, “What happens after we make first contact?”

5.15PM - 5.30PM

Teaching Yourself to Fish
Terren Peizer

- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

5.30PM - 6.00PM

Day Two Wrap-Up + Closing Remarks
Bryan Talebi
- The Lincoln Library, The Waldorf Astoria

6.30PM - LATE

Night at The Pierce School

  • 7.30-8.30pm, Special Performance by Ravé Mehta: Piano Meditation with Ravé

    An immersive sound experience that transports you to other dimensions as you are taken on an unforgettable journey.

  • 8.45-9.45pm, Special Performance by DPAK

    An interactive, one-man-band experience featuring uplifting and transformational Arena Pop/Rock Anthems. DPAK will engage, inspire, and energize with a dynamic blend of violin, guitar, piano, beats, and soulful vocals.

  • 9.45pm-LATE, DJs and Dancing

    Enjoy music from some epic DJs, mingle and celebrate an unforgettable weekend with us!

12 August 2024 | Summit Farewell

11.30AM - 1.30PM

Farewell Brunch
- The Franklin Study, The Waldorf Astoria