COVID-19 and the pivot to virtual events - The IIDB experience with Cyber Science 2020

07/01/20 • 22 min

The Irish Institute of Digital Business recently hosted the IEEE Cyber Science 2020 conference as a fully virtual event over five days. In this episode of dotLAB Radio, we’re joined by conference organisers Dr Cyril Onwubiko, Distinguished Speaker (DVP) IEEE Computer Society, Dr Xavier Bellekens, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, and Dr Pierangelo Rosati, Assistant Professor in Business Analytics at DCU Business School. They discuss:

Key takeaways from the Cyber Science conference and the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity technologies.
The importance of data responsibility and a multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity for businesses.
Their experiences with organising a virtual conference and the challenge of networking in an online environment.
Advice and best practices for hosting and running virtual events.

Key takeaways from the Cyber Science conference and the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity technologies.
The importance of data responsibility and a multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity for businesses.
Their experiences with organising a virtual conference and the challenge of networking in an online environment.
Advice and best practices for hosting and running virtual events.

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AgriTech & FoodTech: The Future of Farming and Food Production

The farming and food industry, both in Ireland and around the world, is undergoing dramatic change. Digital technologies are transforming the way we produce, supply, and consume food. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an acceleration of the adoption both AgriTech and FoodTech. In this episode of dotLAB Radio, Aidan Connolly, CEO of Cainthus, introduces us to AgriTech and FoodTech. In this podcast, we will try to answer some of the following questions:

· What is AgriTech and FoodTech ?

· How is Covid-19 accelerating the adoption of AgriTech?

· How are digital technologies, like machine learning, AI, AR and VR, disrupting agriculture and food production?

· What is the impact of Blockchain on agriculture? How will Blockchain impact food safety and climate change?

· What will be the role of e-commerce & digital communication technologies in the future of farming?

About Aidan Connolly
Aidan Connolly is CEO of Cainthus, a world leader in computer vision and AI, which is revolutionizing agricultural technology. Having worked for AllTech for more than 25 years, Aidan drew on his experience to set up AgriTech Capital. Previously, Aidan advised the British government on their Brexit agricultural strategy. He has lectured at the Graduate School of Business, UCD, the China Agricultural University, and Purdue University. He is a frequent media commentator and has featured in The Currency and Forbes.

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The Irish COVID-19 Oral History Project: Using digital technologies to capture and preserve Irish lived experiences

The Irish COVID-19 Oral History Project is a rapid response oral history project launched by Dublin City University (DCU) in June 2020. The project is archiving the Irish experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and how communities are living through it, both at home and abroad. The project aims to collect individual stories, thoughts, hopes & fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic for historical purposes to help future generations piece together an understanding of our experiences.

In this episode of dotLAB Radio, dotLAB Radio presenter, Patrick Haughey (CEO, Audiobrand), is joined by Prof. Daire Keogh, Professor of History and President of DCU, and Caitriona Ni Cassaithe, Assistant Professor in History Education at the Institute of Education, DCU. They discuss:
· How The Irish COVID-19 Oral History Project is using digital technologies to capture and preserve personal experiences that would otherwise be lost.
· The importance of oral histories in shaping a rounded picture of major events.
· The benefits of oral histories for future policy planning and crisis planning.
· How to get involved with the project and share your story.
You can join The Irish COVID-19 Oral History Project by uploading your story, requesting an interview or submitting a written history. Visit https://covid19oralhistory.ie/ for more information on how to get involved.