Forum on Global Technology: Change and Implications

National Academy of Engineering
Annual Meeting
J. W. Marriott Hotel
Capital Ballroom
1331 Pennsylvania, Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
October 4, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Technology today affects the lives of people in all economic conditions, in all corners of the globe and technology is conceived, developed, and produced in locations all over the world.  The global spread of technology will bring hope and prosperity, but also complexity and risk.  The 21st century global challenges of water, food, health, energy, climate, and security cannot be met by technology alone, but neither can they be met without science and engineering.

In this Forum, our distinguished expert panel will explore many facets of global technology and offer guidance on the opportunities and responsibilities of engineering leaders. 

Registration is required and space is limited.

Members and their guests should register through the membership office.
  

Online Public registration

 PANELISTS

Esko Aho, Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations and Responsibility, Nokia; former prime minister of Finland

Bernard Amadei, founder, "Engineers Without Borders," professor, University of Colorado

John Seely Brown, visiting scholar, University of Southern California; self-proclaimed “Chief of Confusion,” former chief scientist of Xerox Corp.

Ruth David, president/CEO of Analytical Services, Inc., chair, NRC Board on Global Technology

Eric Haseltine, consultant; former Associate Director for Science and Technology in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and former head of  research/development at Disney Imagineering

Nicholas Negroponte, founder, "One Laptop Per Child"; founder and chairman emeritus of the MIT Media Lab

Ray Stata, cofounder and Chairman of the Board, Analog Devices