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IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Program, Speakers Set for Event Next Month in Silicon Valley(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- IEEE-USA, a unit of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, issued the following news release: The IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) will feature 127 papers, 28 "lightning" talks, 14 poster presentations and keynote speakers from around the world to discuss and develop solutions for present and future humanitarian needs. The fourth-annual event is 10-13 October at the Holiday Inn San Jose (Calif.) - Airport in Silicon Valley. Representatives from 38 countries are expected. http://www.ieeeghtc.org/ GHTC highlights new technologies, world-class research, business models and social entrepreneurship initiatives that can help improve the livelihoods of under-privileged populations. Major topics include health, education, disaster relief, water and agriculture, and other humanitarian concerns. "We had very strong paper submissions, both in numbers and quality, and the selection committee's task was a difficult one," 2014 GHTC Chair Catherine Nelson said. "I believe we have a commendable blend of early research and on-the-ground experiences being presented." By attending, you can: * Participate in an extensive & innovative technical program * Learn from world-class practitioners working in the field * Exchange information, share experiences & network with actively involved attendees * Gain visibility & recognition for your humanitarian work & projects * Find new resources, ideas & potential partners or investors See the conference program at http://www.ieeeghtc.org/event/. To register, go to http://www.ieeeghtc.org/registration/. Keynote speakers include: * Anil Gupta, professor, Indian Institute of Management, and coordinator of the Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions * Camille Crittenden, deputy director of the University of California Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society * Meg Worth and Allyson Cote, co-founders of Maternova, a start-up company dedicated to improving maternal and newborn health For more on the keynote and other featured speakers, see http://www.ieeeghtc.org/event/keynote-speakers-2014/. You can follow GHTC on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/ieeeghtc) and Twitter ( https://twitter.com/ieeeghtc). GHTC is sponsored by the IEEE Region 6, Santa Clara Valley and Seattle sections and IEEE-USA. Funding support is provided by the IEEE Humanitarian Ad Hoc Committee and NASA. TNS 24HariCha-140917-30FurigayJane-4862274 30FurigayJane (c) 2014 Targeted News Service |