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Emceed by Berkeley Brean and Briana Collier, News10NBC

The agriculture and food industry has undergone significant changes in recent years due to the emergence of technology. Innovations in the industry have transformed every aspect of the food supply chain from crop management to food production, processing, packaging, distribution, and retail. Technology has enabled greater efficiency, sustainability, and transparency throughout the supply chain, leading to improved customer experience. This moderated panel will feature experts from the agriculture and food technology sectors, both regional and local, who will discuss the evolution of the industry through technology and its impact on customer experience.

Panelists:
Moderated by Jenn Smith, Director, Grow NY
Sam Eder, CEO & Co-founder, Big Wheelbarrow
Ree Dolnick, Founder & CEO, Jeca Natural Foods Corporation
Adam Fyles, Enterprise Architecture, Data and Analytics Director, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

This moderated panel will delve into the current realities of cyber criminals and how their actions are affecting businesses today. The panelists will explore the various methods that cyber criminals use to infiltrate businesses, steal sensitive information and commit financial fraud. The panel will discuss the cost of these cyber attacks, both in terms of financial loss and damage to a company's reputation. They will explore the ways in which businesses can protect themselves from these attacks and offer best practices for cyber security.

Panelists:
Moderated by Ersin Uzun, Executive Director & Professor, RIT ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute
John Gunn, CEO, Token
Reg Harnish, CEO, OrbitalFire
Tanja Omeragic, Director of Technical Sales for Cybersecurity, ConnectWise

Healthcare is a vital part of our economy, with numerous hospitals, clinics, and research institutions providing essential services to the community. Technology plays an increasingly important role in healthcare, from improving patient outcomes to enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing costs. This moderated panel on technology in healthcare brings together regional experts to discuss the latest developments and their impact on the industry.

Panelists:
Moderated by Dr. Marnie LaVigne, President & CEO, Launch NY, Inc.
Steven Buslovich, MD, CMD, MS, Vice President of Senior Care - Value Based Care, Point Click Care
Ken H. Rosenfeld, COO, Ognomy
Nicholas Conn, PHD, Chief Scientific Officer, Casana

The media is filled with discussions of the promise and perils of AI, even more so with the release of ChatGPT, which often creates text that seems eerily human. This presentation will explore AGI – what is it, how does it differ from the AI we’ve come to love or fear, and does it even exist?  We’ll also touch on human intelligence – after all, that’s the benchmark, and we’ll look at how current AI stacks up against us - where it excels, and where it falls short.

Intelligence has been studied for centuries, but it is only rather recently that IQ tests and the Turing Test have been looked at as potential metrics.  During this presentation you should come away with a little better understanding of why YOU are intelligent, and we’ll probe into how AGI may make you obsolete – or even more powerful. We’ll also put AI under the lens, and look at its considerable accomplishments, and compare these with the current state of AGI, and see if we can gain some insights of how it must grow to attain what we might call human-level AI.

During this presentation, attendees will learn about some of the groundbreaking advances in AGI and how they are being applied in different fields. The presenter will highlight how AGI is not only helping to automate tasks but also spurring creativity and innovation in a range of industries. The audience will also gain insights into how it is being used to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For example, AI is being used to accelerate drug discovery, optimize renewable energy, drive cars, land Mars Rovers, read MRIs, and route all of those Amazon vans we see everywhere.  We’ll also learn about the ethical and societal implications of AI – as well as the scientists who develop this technology.

Will there be an Artificially Intelligent colleague or companion in your future? How would such an entity change the way you work?  What would it take to have meaningful social interactions with one? And should we just toss the technology out there and people run with it, or are there ethical considerations that can and should constrain such an approach?

This presentation promises to be an informative and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most exciting and transformative fields in artificial intelligence. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the possibilities and challenges of Artificial General Intelligence, and a sense of how and when this technology is set to shape the future.

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This moderated panel will explore different ways in which technology can address the issue of climate change. The panel will bring together experts from diverse fields, including renewable energy, clean technology, and sustainable development. We invite you to ask these experts the impact of climate change, the different types of sustainable tech that can address it, and the benefits of sustainable tech.

Panelists:
Moderated by Nasir Ali, CEO, UVC
Arunas Chesonis, Managing Director, Safar Partners
Dan Cogan, Chief Operating Officer, Dimensional Energy
Shailesh Upreti, CEO and Founder, C4V

Patrick Gibbons, a recognized technology expert with a wealth of experience in the sports industry, will share his expertise and discuss the unparalleled technological achievements of the new Buffalo Bills stadium. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how the stadium's systems combine cutting-edge technology with a passion for the ultimate fan experience.

Legends has been involved in the Bills new stadium project for the past year, working closely with the team and Pegula Sports & Entertainment on the feasibility study for the project and more recently, conducting valuable initial focus groups and surveys to help inform stadium design and sales. In addition to its work on the new stadium project, Legends currently handles e-commerce for the Bills. Mr. Gibbons' presentation will provide an exclusive glimpse into the cutting-edge technological advancements that will transform the fan experience at the new Buffalo Bills stadium.

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This moderated panel will explore the ways in which technology can be designed to be more inclusive and discuss strategies for making technology more accessible for a wider range of users. The panelists will discuss how inclusive technology can benefit society as a whole by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Panelists:
Moderated by Norma Holland, Director of Public Relations and Engagement, Office of Equity and Inclusion at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Yamillet Payano, CEO & Co-Founder, Sign-Speak
Jeff Knauss, Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
Zoe Koulouris, Vice President of Product Strategy, Foundry

This moderated panel will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in hiring and managing a highly skilled technology workforce in a hybrid or remote work environment. The panel is made up of experienced recruiters, talent acquisition professionals, and technology industry leaders who share their insights and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in a rapidly changing job market.

Panelists:
Moderated by Mike Della Porta, CIO/COO, Butler/Till
‍Collene Burns, Vice President HR, ITX Corp.
Sameer Penakalapati, CEO, Indotronix Avani
Ron Martere, Vice President, SteelCase