Nadia Seraiocco

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Nadia Seraiocco is a techno columnist at ICI Première, presenter and speaker. She is also a Phd candidate in communications and a lecturer at the École des médias and the Department of Social and Public Communication, UQAM. After practicing cultural journalism at Voir Québec, CKRL and FM93, she worked in public relations and digital communications for organizations like the City of Montreal, VIA Rail and the National Gallery of Canada. She co-authored the book Les médias sociaux 101 (Librex Group, 2010) and has been blogging since 2002 at cheznadia.com.

 

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All Sessions by Nadia Seraiocco

  • HEALTH

    27 May 2019 | CHUM

  • 13:00  - 14:00
    In French. Should medical treatments be adapted to genetic profile? Or should human genes be modified using technologies like CRISPR to eliminate treatment altogether? What are the ethical and legal stakes? The debate is on.
    Pavillon :

    CHUM - Pavilion R

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Health, Technology


  • 16:00  - 17:00
    In French. /// Les enjeux, les bénéfices des IOT ainsi que des wearables
    Pavillon :

    CHUM - Pavilion R

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Health, Technology


  • A.I.

    28 May 2019 | O Mile-Ex

  • 13:00  - 14:00
    In French. Faced with constantly-evolving technologies, how can we ensure the workforce maintains the necessary standards to meet businesses’ needs for qualified employees?Could MOOCs and training courses be the solution?
    Pavillon :

    O Mile-Ex

    Lieu :

    MILA

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Technology, AI


  • 14:30  - 15:30
    In French. Many are called, few are chosen! Plenty of AI projects run aground after the initial phase. How can we improve their implementation in businesses? What are the stumbling blocks, and how can we overcome them?
    Pavillon :

    O Mile-Ex

    Lieu :

    MILA

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    AI, Companies


  • ARCHITECTURE

    29 May 2019 | CCA

  • 13:00  - 14:00
    In French. How will the architect of the future harness the power of data to create the perfect smart building? How can real-time mega-data link with the architect’s creative design process, and what is the place of parametric architecture? How will its integration with urban planning data allow us to improve living conditions for residents?
    Pavillon :

    CCA

    Lieu :

    Study Centre

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Data, Architecture, AI


  • 16:00  - 17:00
    In French. Data can help us design, create, and manage our built environment. This data is becoming more widespread and more available in real-time, covering a growing proportion of our behaviours and needs. What is the role of this data? What power does it have? And how can we ensure its optimal, logical, and responsible use?
    Pavillon :

    CCA

    Lieu :

    Study Centre

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Architecture


  • CREATIVITY

    30 May 2019 | McCord Museum

  • 13:00  - 14:00
    In French. The fashion industry is swapping its sewing machines for new technology. What kinds of innovations, technologies, and new business models are the major fashion companies adopting? How can we foster a tight-knit relationship between traditional companies and those that embrace new technology? What are the legal stakes involved in intellectual property rights for clothing designs?
    Pavillon :

    McCord Museum

    Lieu :

    Level 3

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Data, Design, Data protection, Creativity, Key challenge


  • 16:00  - 17:00
    In French/// Transferable skills, versatility vs. specialization, soft skills: a digital economy cannot develop in silos. How can we mobilize all the key players (places of learning, the research sector, companies, and governments), within their different ecosystems, to maximize the development of talents and cutting-edge skills? What is the role of mentors?
    Pavillon :

    McCord Museum

    Lieu :

    Level 3

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Innovation, Business model, Strategy, Creativity, Key challenge, Talents


  • MOBILITY

    31 May 2019 | Centre for Sustainable Development

  • 13:00  - 14:00
    In French. The future! The future of mobility is part of a society-wide debate, which must take into account sustainable development and the circular economy. How will emerging technologies and AI be stitched into future mobility solutions? What will be the role of “greentech,” public transit, and ride-shares?
    Pavillon :

    Centre for Sustainable Development

    Lieu :

    Ste-Catherine

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Data, Strategy, Mobility, Key challenge


  • 16:00  - 17:00
    In French. The future! The future of mobility is part of a society-wide debate, which must take into account sustainable development and the circular economy. How will emerging technologies and AI be stitched into future mobility solutions? What will be the role of “greentech,” public transit, and ride-shares?
    Pavillon :

    Centre for Sustainable Development

    Lieu :

    Ste-Catherine

    Type :

    Panels

    Thème :

    Data, Business model, Mobility, Key challenge, AI





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