Our Past Events

China's Evolving Role in Global Trade and Investment

China's recent post-COVID manufacturing and export surge, particularly in renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and steel, has intensified global competition. It is crucial to understand what is driving this surge and its implications for the world.

Speakers:

Zhiwei Zhang

President and Chief Economist, Pinpoint Asset Management

Zhiguo He

James Irvin Miller Professor Of Finance, Stanford University

Sourabh Gupta

Senior Fellow, Institute for China America Studies

Hung Tran

Senior Fellow and Economist,

Atlantic Council's Geoeconomics Center

Japan’s Economic Crossroads: Navigating Monetary Shifts, Demographic Challenges, and Global Realignments

Japan’s economy, from post-WWII growth to stagnation, faces renewed focus with the Bank of Japan’s first rate hike since 2016 and yen depreciation, influencing global trade, investment, and policy coordination in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Speakers:

Dr. Robert Dekle

Professor of Economics,

University of Southern California

Dr. Jiro Yoshida

Professor of Business,

Pennsylvania State University

Michael Wolf

Global Economist & Senior Manager, Deloitte US

Dr. Sayuri Shirai

Professor at Keio University; Advisor for Sustainable Policies at the Asian Development Bank Institute

AI and Startups: Navigating Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Horizons

AI is transforming startups with tools driving growth and innovation, yet challenges like data access, ethics, and scalability persist. This event, 'AI and Startups: Challenges and Opportunities,' delves into leveraging AI to overcome hurdles and boost competitiveness.

Speakers:

Ghazi Atallah

Founder and CEO,

Picacity AI Inc.

Rupa Singh

Founder and CEO,

'the AI Bodhi' and 'AI-Beehive"

Mark-Daniel Shelton

Venture Capital,

AWS

Sara Hooker

Vice President of Research and Lead,

Cohere For AI

Shi MeiFan

Managing Partner,

Waterpoint Lane

Navigating the Future: Ensuring Responsible AI Development and Governance

LLMs like GPT-4 are transforming industries, offering automation and innovation while raising ethical and safety concerns. This discussion addresses navigating AI’s complexities, emphasizing responsible development, fairness, and global governance to balance benefits with minimizing risks.

Speakers:

Dr. David Berman

Head of AI, Cambridge Consultants (WDS) Professor of the Theoretical Physics, Queen Mary University of London

Dr. Tianyi Peng

Assistant Professor at Columbia University and founding member of CimulateAI

Dr. Murari mandal

Distinguished Responsible AI Researcher and assistant Professor, School of Computer Engineering Kit Du

Mr. Nick James

CEO and Chief AI Officer, whitegloveAI

Navigating the Future: Responsible AI, Alignment, and Ethical Innovation

Advancements in Large Language Models like GPT-4 and Claude are revolutionizing industries with automation and decision-making. However, they raise critical ethical, safety, and governance challenges. Addressing these concerns is vital to align AI development with human values and ensure it benefits society responsibly.

Speakers:

John Zimmerman

Tang Family Professor of AI and Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University

Dr. Ryan Shi

Assistant Professor in the department of Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams

Chief AI Ethics Advisor at Paravision and Network Affiliate At Stanford HAI

Mr. Michael Golub

Director of AI Ethics and Compliance, Merck