Sat.Aug 27, 2016 - Fri.Sep 02, 2016

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Why Augmented Reality Is Much Bigger Than Pokémon Go

Daniel Burrus

The increasing use of virtual reality (VR) is a Hard Trend that will continue to grow, and with the release of several high-profile VR systems, 2016 was supposed to be the year that VR finally went mainstream. However, users around the world queuing up to immerse themselves in a virtual world have yet to materialize. The less fancied augmented reality (AR) consists of using your smartphone camera or smart glasses to overlay virtual elements to the physical world.

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Youth Dialogue Studio – Indonesia

Sustainable Development Network

The 21st of August marked the launch of a three-part series of youth events facilitated by the United in Diversity Foundation, host of the of SDSN Southeast Asia Secretariat and co-host of SDSN Indonesia, in collaboration with MEDCO Foundation and a youth-led organization Indonesian Future Leaders. The Youth Dialogue Studio (YDS) focuses on enabling SDG 17, Revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development , and in the spirit of “No One Left Behind”, aims to increase engagement on

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Youth Dialogue Studio – Indonesia

Sustainable Development Network

The 21st of August marked the launch of a three-part series of youth events facilitated by the United in Diversity Foundation, host of the of SDSN Southeast Asia Secretariat and co-host of SDSN Indonesia, in collaboration with MEDCO Foundation and a youth-led organization Indonesian Future Leaders. The Youth Dialogue Studio (YDS) focuses on enabling SDG 17, Revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, and in the spirit of “No One Left Behind”, aims to increase engagement on t

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SDSN Sahel Holds Regional Conference on SDG Implementation

Sustainable Development Network

On 16 and 17 August, 2016, SDSN Sahel held its Regional Conference at the Training Centre for Development in Bamako, Mali. Government stakeholders from the network’s five member countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Senegal) gathered alongside representatives from member universities, as well as NGOs and the African Union. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development in Mali, Ms.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri