SIEPR Policy Forum on Big Data
Event Details:
Big Data is sweeping business and government. Those with "data skills" are highly sought after job applicants. Some view Big Data as the next big job and productivity generator for the U.S. economy.
At the same time, big data presents a confusing and worrisome challenge. Whether its Big Brother (such as the NSA) or "Little Brother (such as your cell phone company), many are worried about how big data tracks and predicts our every movement.
Come hear, debate, and meet some of the world experts on the impact of big data on our economy. What does it mean for you, your career, and our lives?
Schedule
Friday, October 25, 2013
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Session I: Success, Surprises, and Secrets
Andreas Weigend: Stanford, former Chief Scientist Amazon
Steven Baker: Best-selling Big Data author - The Numerati
Brian Naughton: Founding Scientist, 23 and Me
Gary Tanaka: CEO, Bay Sensors
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Session II: Living With Big Data
Aleecia McDonald: Stanford Law, Director of Privacy
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Session III: The Big Data Economy
Michael Chui: Principal, McKinsey Global Institute, "Big Data's Impact on the Economy"
Hal Varian: Chief Economist, Google, "Beyond Big Data"
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Session IV: Big Data Skills and Opportunities
Scott Setrakian, co-founder, Managing Director, APT
Ari Gesher, Senior Engineer and Engineering Ambassador, Palantir Technologies
Andrew Adelmann, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service
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Session V: How Big Data Changes Economics
Jon Levin: Chair, Stanford Economics
Susan Athey: Stanford GSB, Chief Economist Microsoft
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