1pm – 4pm, January 7, 2020
Building on recent research of efforts by organizations to reach various audiences using automated technology (e.g., chatbots), this workshop seeks to develop a forward-looking research agenda for scholars studying the role of emerging technology in engaging consumers and other stakeholders. This research examines a broader turn toward social bots, which are designed to facilitate conversational interactions between humans and machines, and which have existed in various forms since the early days of computers.
We are especially interested in intrapreneurship and experimentation within organizations, and in patterns of deployment (or aborted deployment) of such technologies. Although our own research in this area has focused on communication and news media, we welcome participants from related disciplines and fields, with the hope that our discussions—and the resulting research agenda—will explore chatbots and other automated tools in a variety of organizational contexts.
SWT Leaders:
Colin Agur (Primary Contact)
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
cpagur@umn.edu
Valerie Belair-Gagnon
University of Minnesota – Twin Citie
vbg@umn.edu
Seth Lewis
University of Oregon
sclewis@uoregon.edu
9am – 12pm, January 7, 2020
QUANTUM IS HERE– AND IT’S REAL!
No previous knowledge or experience necessary for this session.
What will you learn?
- How to program for Quantum computing without a PhD in quantum physics
- How Quantum is different – REALLY different – from classic computing. Qiskit and IBM Q Experience (IQX) resources can help you make the leap.Get your mindset in shape for the future!
- How early applications of Quantum computing for business and science.
- How Quantum is relevant to faculty and students in business schools, I/T programs, as well as computer science. The HICSS Keynote Speaker, Dr. Itoh, from Keio University in Japan, will be describing corporate/ academic partnerships happening today. Get ready for the discussion on Wednesday.
- How the field of quantum computing is emerging and how the workforce for the quantum economy needs to be prepared. Also how students, educators, and society will benefit.
Quantum is here, and it’s real! How will it affect you? What is here now, and what is coming soon? IBM Q is an industry first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business and science. IBM has built the world first integrated quantum computer. IBM’s cross-disciplinary team is developing scalable quantum systems and potential applications for the technology made available today.
IBM Q quantum devices are accessed using Qiskit, a modular, open-source programming framework. A worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, and startups use IBM Q technology and collaborate with IBM Research to advance quantum computing.
In addition, IBM Q offers a variety of educational content at all levels. We are committed to maintaining our leadership in quantum computing and driving a roadmap of innovation for through the IBM Q Network, and the extended IBM Q community, including academics worldwide.
Tentative Agenda
NOTE: The Master of Ceremonies for this unique session will be Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President, IBM Q Ecosystem Development. He will ensure that your questions are answered and that you derive real value from this session. Join us!
9:00 – 10:15
Bob Sutor: Quantum is Really Here! What is this new technology? How does it work? Why does it require a completely different way of thinking? Where are some of the early applications? Practical examples provided, as well as available, no charge resources for all academics.
10:45 – 12:00
Andrew Wack: Qiskit and Aqua are the keys to leveraging Quantum in research and in the classroom – an open-source quantum computing framework enabling users from quantum scientists through domain experts in chemistry, AI and finance as well as students at any level to easily utilize quantum systems. Learn how to use to tools to enable students at any level to begin building their quantum computing journey.
SWT Leaders:
JoAnn Winson (Primary Contact)
Global University Program, IBM Corporation
jwinson@us.ibm.com
Bob Sutor
Vice President, IBM Q Ecosystem Development
sutor@us.ibm.com
Andrew Wack
IBM Q System Software Architect
awack@us.ibm.com