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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 2:30 am - 3:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Internet: Past, Present and Future

Vinton G. Cerf, Internet pioneer and Vice President and "Chief Internet Evangelist" at Google, will speak about the history of the Internet, beginning with the Arpanet, then move along the terrestrial Internet trajectory. He will then present emerging policy and technical challenges and, finally, discuss the interplanetary Internet project.

His lecture is free, open to everyone, and takes place on Tuesday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the University of Waterloo's Humanities Theatre.

Event info: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/events/distinguished-public-lecture-vint-cerf-internet-past-present-future

Registration (free but required): https://www.ticketfi.com/event/5709/distinguished-public-lecture-internet-past-present-and-future

Friday, June 14, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Chasing Time (film screening)

The documentary Chasing Time will be screened with a following panel discussion, Friday in the E7 event space (2nd floor).  The documentary is the visually stunning culmination of the Extreme Ice Survey project: an unprecedented 15-year photographic record of the melting glaciers around the world.

Admission is free.  RSVP at the event site.

This event is part of the visit of David and Linda Cornfield to the Systems Design Engineering department.  David Cornfield is a Waterloo Engineering graduate ('85), who went on to a successful career with Microsoft.  David and Linda Cornfield turned their attention to philanthropy and environmentalism, choosing to support projects that will have great social and environmental impact.

Chatting Time is a follow-up to the documentary Chasing Ice (2012).

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Critical Tech Talk 9: Perspectives on Accelerating AI Adoption

Join us to explore the impact of the Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems. The code, introduced by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry, aims to foster public trust in AI technologies, intending to accelerate adoption. This engaging panel discussion featuring education leaders, computer science researchers and industry experts will explore the broader implications of accelerating AI adoption beyond economic impacts. Speakers will share insights hopes and concerns about the potential societal changes, ethical considerations and regulatory challenges that come with AI.

Admission free.  Register at the Critical Media Lab website.