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Artificial Intelligence: China, India and Israel
China, India and Israel are among the top players in artificial intelligence, and this evening will explore how A.I. is transforming businesses in these countries. The featured panel includes entrepreneurs working in blockchain, cybersecurity and predictive analytics, as well as an outstanding U.S. policy researcher.
The evening is sponsored by Brandeis International Business School (IBS) – which will bring experts from its data analytics and fintech programs. There will also feature demonstrations and pitches by a rich selection of start-ups in A.I. and other fields. In addition, the German Marshall Fund will host pitches by European startups.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
3:00 – 5:00 PM Office Hours with Brandeis Experts
5:00 – 6:00 PM German Marshall Fund Startup Pitches
5:30 – 7:30 PM Demo Tables
6:15 – 7:30 PM Artificial Intelligence Panel: Innovations from China, Israel and India
1) Office Hours with Brandeis Experts (3:00 – 5:00 PM)
In partnership with Brandeis, early stage ventures and prospective entrepreneurs may signup for office hours – 30-minute consultations with a variety of experts. Reservations will be taken starting September 27th, 2018 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meet our advisors:
Rebecca Menapace, MBA, CLP, Associate Provost for Innovation
Debarshi Nandy, Associate Professor of Finance, Brandeis University
Grace Zimmerman, Professor in the Practice of Marketing, Brandeis University
2) German Marshall Fund Pitch Fest (5:00 – 6:00 PM)
Nine startups visiting from Estonia, Greece, Turkey, Belgium, Ireland, Norway, Montenegro, Germany, and Croatia will be at Venture Cafe to pitch the Boston entrepreneurial community. The startups were chosen by the U.S. State Department in partnership with the German Marshall Fund to come to Boston.
3) Demonstrations: Brandeis University & The German Marshall Fund (5:30 – 8:00 PM)
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Brandeis International Business School-Internships and Field Projects
Cleanfield Capital
everiToken
GreenChoice
German Marshall Fund (various)
Nomad Dairy
Pentation Analytics
Vata Verks
SySTEMic Flow
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4) Artificial Intelligence Panel: Innovation in China, India and Israel (6:15 – 7:30 PM)
China, India and Israel are among the top players in artificial intelligence, and this panel will explore how A.I. is transforming businesses in these countries. Panelists include entrepreneurs working in blockchain, cybersecurity and predictive analytics, as well as a U.S. policy researcher.
Meet our panelists:
Yonatan Striem-Amit, CTO & Co-Founder of Cybereason
Kamal K Das, Director & COO of Pentation Analytics
Brady Luo, Co-founder & CEO of everiToken
Anna Scherbina, Brandeis IBS professor and economist at Council of Economic Advisors
Moderator: Ben Gomes-Casseres, Professor, Brandeis International Business School
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: BRANDEIS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Brandeis International Business School is part of Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. By teaching rigorous business, finance and economics, connecting students to best practices and immersing them in international experiences, the school prepares exceptional individuals from around the globe to become principled professionals in companies and public institutions worldwide.