The Rise of the Machines: Will AI Destroy Your Job ?

World XR

Session 254

Monday, 13 March 2023 11:00–11:45 (UTC+01:00) Collaborate Stage, CICG, Ground Floor ICTs and Indigenous Peoples and Cultures Open Space Talks

Beyond Reality: Exploring the Technology and Content of Virtual and Augmented Realities

Part 1 :
As we move deeper into the age of artificial intelligence, the implications for the job market are becoming more apparent. According to some estimates, AI and automation could eliminate up to 800 million jobs by 2030. This raises important questions about how we can prepare for and mitigate the impact of job displacement, as well as how we can leverage AI to create new opportunities for employment.

Part 2:

"Beyond Reality: Exploring the Technology and Content of Virtual and Augmented Realities" is a two-section conference that will delve into the latest frontiers of VR and AR. The first section will focus on the technology of VR and AR, with an emphasis on interactions, covering the latest hardware and software developments, design principles, and emerging trends. The second section will shift to the content of VR and AR experiences, with a particular focus on indigenous people.

Part 3:

The role of AI in preserving heritage and language

Salar Shahna President World XR Forum, Switzeland

Transdisciplinary innovator, pioneer of immersive media, film and virtual reality producer with Dirty Bacon, and president of the World XR Forum; Salar Shahna sits at the intersection of art, technology, and business.

In Crans-Montana, Salar has been bringing together industry leaders in XR from around the world each year since 2016. The alpine resort is home to many innovative programs that he has initiated, such as the XR Residence, WXRChat, Virtual Travel Lounge, and XR KITCHEN.

Since 2021, he has been involved in web3 and NFT technologies, co-founding āto for legal solutions in technology and SP3CE, the NFT gallery.

In 2022, he joined Sensoryx in Zurich as the Head of Business Development to contribute to the revolution of interactions in the metaverse.

Salar is an international public speaker and guest lecturer at universities in France and Switzerland

Fabrice Deriaz Director F3RUM, Switzerland

Coming from the hospitality, marketing, and industrial sectors, Fabrice Deriaz is an international business leader with nearly 20 years of experience in Asia with Nestlé and European SMEs. As an innovation accelerator, he facilitated the transition to Industry 4.0, including the implementation of robotics, in some of the factories he managed. Developing his leadership and governance skills at IMD and Tsing Hua University (Beijing), Fabrice is also a board member of Art2All, a company that focuses on contemporary and digital art as well as streaming. Since 2016, he has been involved with the World XR Forum and has played a key role in introducing virtual training programs to hospitality schools. He is currently the Executive Director of F3RUM, a platform for exchanging knowledge and providing training in artificial intelligence, Metaverse, XR, and digital doubles.

Adeleh Mojtahed Switzerland

Adeleh is a digital growth strategist, artist, and technology enthusiast who's driven by her passion for innovation, knowledge management, and empowerment. With an impressive track record of coordinating digital projects in diverse international settings, She is committed to promoting diversity and ethical considerations by prioritizing marginalized communities. Holding a degree in project management and actively participating in ITU and United Nations projects, Adeleh is also a proud advising member of Women in AI, Women in Voice, and the World XR Forum. Through her collaborations with talented professionals, she strives to leverage the power of technology to bring about positive change and make the world a better place.

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Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Digital Divide Digital Economy Digital Inclusion Education Ethics Infrastructure

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