Arlington Institute: They are singing our song

Here is a conference that took place in April of 2004 at the "Arlington Institute". The agenda is a bit like the Accelerating Change 2005 conf - but much more aligned with TIP mission.
When time permits, I would very much like to explore Bernard Amadei's talk. If you know about Amadei's work, please post a blog note here. - Sri

TUESDAY - APRIL 27, 2004

8:00 Registration
8:30 Welcome: Dane Erickson
8:40 Opening Remarks: John Petersen
9:00 Presentation: Jerome Glenn: What are the
biggest problems that humanity must address in the future?
10:00 Technology Showcase: Anna Rosling, GapMinder
10:30 Break
10:45 Technology Showcase: Joe Firmage, ManyOne
11:15 Presentation: K. Eric Drexler: How might breakthrough
technologies solve those problems?
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Presentation: Michael Gorman: What are the social value
issues associated with rapid, major technological developments?
2:30 Technology Showcase: John L. Petersen, The Arlington Institute
3:30 Break
3:45 Presentation: Hunter Lovins: How might the mismatch
between the rate of social change and technological change be bridged?
4:45 Wrap Up and Adjourn
5:30-7:30 Cocktail Party for Attendees and Speakers


WEDNESDAY - APRIL 28, 2004

8:30 Registration
8:45 Welcome: John Petersen
9:00 Presentation: Bernard Amadei: Is it possible to develop
technology that does no harm—only provides needed benefits—especially when
it comes to solving problems?
10:00 Technology Showcase: Dr. Ned Patton, Scientific Application and Research
10:30 Technology Showcase: Dr. Mark Goldes, Room Temperature Superconductors
11:00 Break
11:15 Presentation: Panel Discussion: “So What Should We Do?”
James Turner, John L. Petersen, Michael Vlahos, David Rejeski
12:15 Lunch
1:30 Technology Showcase: Richard Dash, Sustainable Resources International
2:00 Technology Showcase: John Bosma, ILC Dover
2:30 Break
2:45 Presentation: Keynote Speaker: Ray Kurzweil — Will we
succeed or fail?
3:45-4:15 Wrap Up and Adjourn