The Future is (Still) Human

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

AI, chat bots, and robots get smarter every day. Experts warn artificial intelligence could pose a threat to humanity. Hundreds of millions of humans will lose their jobs to automation and AI by 2030. How will this impact you, your freedom, future earning potential, career, business, family, community, and that of future generations?

Join us for a thought-provoking, eye-opening, and inspiring journey featuring these knowledgeable experts and speakers to explore what, if anything, we can do as individuals and society to make sure The Future is (Still) Human!

This event’s fast-paced format will keep you engaged with a variety of time and relevant speakers, followed by an inspiring closing presentation and an exclusive social, networking event.

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Speakers (in alphabetical order)

Mark Baker
Award-winning, Emmy-Nominated Journalist and former News Anchor of WTEN (ABC), FOX 23, and the Financial News Network (now CNBC).

Jill Delaney
President and CEO of Discover Albany Albany.com and former New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) President and CEO

Andrew Gibson
Award-winning CEO Experienced in AI and Automation, Hyper-growth, Business Turnaround and Exit Consultant

Dennis W. Greene
U.S. Air Force Colonel Ret. (32 years), Denver Technological Center/Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce former CEO, Executive Consultant, Speaker, and Independent Investment Advisor.

Jeffrey Gross, M.D.
Neurosurgeon, The Stem Cell Whisperer, Biohacking Expert, Physician who has treated thousands of patients with neurosurgical problems and injuries, with 95% treated successfully without surgery, and author of contributions to numerous books, scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed medical journal articles, and research.

Diana Hooker
Accountant, Leadership expert, Author, and Business Coach, recognized as one of “50 Over 50: Women Making Impact in Cincinnati,” and an inspirational speaker, writer, and best-selling author.

John Kennedy
Neuroplastician, Master Executive Brain Coach, Process Efficiency Consultant, and
Founder of the innovative field of Applied Neuroplasticity working with Fortune 500 companies, U.S. Marine Corps, Snipers, Navy SEAL’s and pilots and continues to be the only program of its kind approved by US Special Operations Command, in addition C-Suite executives, entrepreneurs, artists, students, and neurodiverse individuals, seeking to achieve greater focus and higher levels of personal performance.

Wayne Lonstein
Author, Inventor, Futurist, SME Expert in Content & Streaming Piracy, Technology, Social Media, Online Censorship, Content Moderation, and Drones & Security with bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Cyber Forensics, a Juris Doctor, Masters in Homeland Security & Cyber Security, CISSP certification, who introduced the concept of #intechication in his 2018 Forbes article “Governments, And Businesses Are Becoming Inebriated by Technology.”

Rebecca Murtagh
Globally recognized Futurist, Best-Selling Author, CEO of Human AI Institute, Award-winning Entrepreneur, Innovation Coach, and Trusted Advisor to Executives and Entrepreneurs with decades of real-world experience from Fortune 500 and Silicon Valley to Main Street, across numerous industries.

Deepak Saini
Anti-Aging and Longevity Coach, Course Instructor, and Writer, using his personal experience overcoming an autoimmune condition, back injury, and lifelong battle with obesity to help others as he actively works toward becoming a Centenarian.

Walter Thorne
Publisher and Market President for Albany Business Review, Board member of Albany Can Code, Capital Region Chamber, CEG and The Community Foundation, and volunteer for Capital Region P-TECH and the SEAT Center.

Speaker lineup subject to change. Some speakers may appear virtually.

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