How are tech firms helping people feel safe as they spend, use social media, and explore the world? What types of data warrant the most concern online? And as artificial intelligence is normalised in everyday life, what are some of the reasons why individuals are embracing or avoiding these tools?
Arvind Gupta is an innovation evangelist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Digital India Foundation, a policy think-tank tracking the intersection of technological innovation and society. With over 27 years of experience tracking the evolution of digital media and internet behaviours in India and Silicon Valley he is a leading expert in digital cultures, policy, and regulation. His view will offer a view of what's next, grounded in how behaviours and tech habits have evolved so far, national digital platforms as public goods, and startup-venture capital in India.
John Wolff is the CEO, founder, and lead producer at Urban Electronics, Inc. John is a long-time game developer, advocate, and speaker both domestically and internationally. After exploring the game industry in the US, John moved to Japan to continue his game development journey, becoming bilingual in Japanese. He has established partnerships with Niantic, the creators of the smash-hit Pokemon GO, and Animoca Brands, the world's largest blockchain entertainment company. He is a TEDx speaker and his work has been highlighted on the Netflix docuseries The Future of Gaming. In 2023, John won the Michigan SmartZone Best Small Business award.
Reginé Gilbert is a user experience designer, educator, and author with over ten years of experience working in technology. She has a strong belief in making the world a more accessible place that starts and ends with the user. Professor Gilbert's areas of research focus are digital accessibility, inclusive design, and immersive experiences. In 2019, her first book, Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind, was released through Apress publishing. Professor Gilbert and Doug North Cook are working on a book titled Human Spatial Computing, which Oxford University Press will publish in 2023.