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Emerging Professionals Event: Roundtable Discussion & AI Presentation

Emerging Professionals Event: Roundtable Discussion & AI Presentation

Tuesday, March 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)

Event Details

Join other emerging professionals for a morning of education and networking. There are two key elements in the event:

Emerging Professionals Roundtable 

Emerging professionals (those in the first third of their careers) are invited to discuss any topics in a small group environment. This is your opportunity to talk to others along the same career path and build your peer network. There is an opportunity to submit topic suggestions during your registration and on-site.

The Emerging Professionals Roundtable Discussion is limited to individuals who identify as emerging professionals. We suggest those in the first third of their career.

All are welcome to join us for the presentation at 10:30 a.m.

Smart Solutions, Stronger Societies: Revolutionizing Civil Engineering and Transportation with AI

The integration of artificial intelligence into the civil engineering, government, and transportation sectors is revolutionizing these fields. In this keynote presentation, we will explore the current applications and future potential of AI in these vital areas.

We'll focus on how AI is enhancing civil engineering practices, from automated design and analysis tools to predictive maintenance of infrastructure. We'll examine the role of AI in government, particularly in areas like urban planning, public safety, and efficient service delivery. We will address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in these sectors including data privacy regulation, ethical considerations, the need for regulatory frameworks, and the importance of public engagement in the process.

Key Takeaways:
  1. AI's role in revolutionizing civil engineering, government services, and transportation, leading to more efficient and safer public infrastructures.
  2. The challenges posed by AI, such as ethical concerns, privacy issues, and the need for robust regulatory systems.
  3. The importance of balancing AI integration with human expertise and public involvement for sustainable and equitable development in these sectors.

Registration

Registration includes the roundtable and AI educational session along with refreshments. Click the "Register Now" button above to register.

This event is being presented in collaboration with our annual Transportation Improvement Conference. If you’d also like to attend the Transportation Improvement Conference, please register on the TIC event page, and select the pre-conference participation option. 

The EP session is not a transportation-focused event. All are welcome to attend.

Agenda

March 5
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Registration
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Roundtable Discussion
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Smart Solutions, Stronger Societies: Revolutionizing Civil Engineering and Transportation with AI
About the Presenter

AI presenter Nick Myers' headshotNick Myers is the Co-Founder & CEO of RedFox AI, an AI-focused digital healthcare company based in Madison, WI. The AI-powered RedFox Navigator platform can verbally facilitate and troubleshoot any home diagnostic or medical device closing the last mile in communication between patients, diagnostics and device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

Nick is a TEDx and International Keynote Speaker having delivered dozens of talks on the future of Artificial Intelligence, conversational AI, and data privacy across the U.S. and around the world. Nick is an In Business Madison 40 Under 40 award winner and has been featured in several publications.

He is an outspoken advocate of the need for stricter consumer data privacy regulations and currently volunteers as a member of the Open Voice Network (OVON) Privacy & Security Workgroup. Nick earned his Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in 2016.

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