Come and join the discussion on the future of humanity at the prestigious SOCAIETY 2050| Quo Vadis Homo conference to see how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world. It will take place on 19 November 2024 in the impressive setting of the neoclassical Žofín Palace on Slovanský ostrov in Prague. This exceptional event is organized by Michal Postránecký, Director of the Centre for the City of the Future (CCF), the VIZE 2050+ Foundation in cooperation with the CIIRC CTU, with the support and patronage of the Rector of the CTU in Prague. The conference was also under the auspices of the Mayor of Prague Bohuslav Svoboda.
The SOCAIETY 2050 conference offers a unique opportunity to understand how AI will impact everyday lives, work processes and society as a whole. Topics such as the safe integration of AI into life, the invasion of intelligent robots into public space and the coexistence of humans and robots will be high on the agenda.
This is a key event for business owners and managers, public administration executives, digital technology professionals as well as university and high school students. Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool that can help us increase education, productivity and competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.
The most prominent experts in artificial intelligence and its application will be presenting their work. Among the main personalities will be Vojtěch Petráček, Rector of the CTU in Prague, who will offer his vision of the digitalization of higher education. In a panel on Industry 4.0 and Robotics, Vladimír Mařík, Scientific Director of the CIIRC CTU, will present key ideas and his view on AI and robotics in industry will offer practical applications in the current and future world. Tomáš Mikolov and Jan Šedivý, leading scientists from CIIRC CTU, will discuss the future of AI and its direction. Michal Pěchouček from FEL CTU will focus on secure digital development and data protection. Eminent tech anthropologist Sara Polak will address the resilience of individuals and society in the AI era. Radko Sáblík, director of Smíchov Secondary Industrial School and Gymnasium, will present the role of AI in secondary education and more.
The main thematic areas of the conference are:
- Security of cyber systems and protection of digital space;
- the impact of artificial intelligence on the built environment, government in the digital age and everyday coexistence with robots;
- possibilities and limits of generative AI, dystopian and optimistic scenarios;
- AI’s impact on media, social communication and the arts;
- the future of digital money, blockchain and new business models.
At the conference, you can look forward to presentations by leading experts from academia and business who will bring specific examples of AI applications in industry, banking, cybersecurity and other fields.
We will also talk about digital transformation in education and how AI can fundamentally change the way we educate.
- Jan Kleideinst (MAMA AI) – „Digital persona and media“
- Ivo Macek (Director of the Prague City Museum) – „AI and the Digital Curator“
- Zdeněk Sobotka (SOLEK Group) – „AI and Solar Power Plants“
- Dalibor Vavruška – “ Life in the Age of Robots “ (book)
- Jan Šedivý (CIIRC CTU scientist) – „Increasing productivity by involving AI“
- Tomáš Mikolov (CIIRC CTU scientist) – „AI – the future and expectations“
- Michal Pěchouček (scientist, FEL CTU) – „AI and safe digital development“
- David Pajdučák (ICYBEAR) – „Protection against hackers“
- Sara Polak (tech anthropologist, CCHAOS Research) – „AI resilient individual and society“
- Marek Rosa (Keen Software House) – „AI People and Resilient Civilization“
- Karel Trpkoš (UPSV Senior Director of the Information Technology Section) – „Digitalization in State Administration“
- Daniel Všetečka (Director of the Department of Digital Economy and Smart Digitization) – „Digitization in the State Administration“
- Radka Vladyková (Director of SMO ČR) – „Chatbot to help mayors of towns and municipalities“
- Petr Štěpánek (Director General of CRR) – „AI for the administration of EU funds“
- Vojtěch Petráček (Rector of the Czech Technical University in Prague) – „Vision of digitalization in higher education“
- Radko Sáblík (Director of SSPŠaG) – „AI in secondary education“
- Vladimír Mařík (Scientific Director of CIIRC CTU) – „Robotization and AI in the concept of Industry 4.0“.
Inspiration and networking
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet 18 leading personalities from various fields and experts who have already successfully implemented AI in their companies. Learn specific examples of how AI has improved efficiency, reduced costs or increased competitiveness. The conference also offers an invaluable networking opportunity – you can discuss with experts who can become your partners or suppliers.
AIBOT_FEST and the competition CRAIZY
The conference also includes AIBOT_FEST, which takes place in the Small and Knights Halls of Žofín Palace. This interactive exhibition is free of charge and is intended mainly for students. Here you will have the opportunity to see practical demonstrations of AI-enabled technologies and meet small robots. Students and company representatives can present their projects and innovations.
Another interesting feature is the CRAIZY competition , featuring digital art created using AI.
Special edition of [UN]FAIR
On the occasion of the conference, a special edition of the digital magazine [UN]FAIR will be published, focusing on trends in artificial intelligence, robotics and digital technologies. The magazine will provide a permanent platform for expert contributions and popular articles on the future of AI and its impact on society after the conference and will be published every three months thereafter.
How to register?
Participation in the conference is only possible after registration, which is linked to the purchase of a ticket HERE.
For more information, visit the official event website socaiety2050.com.
Don’t miss the chance to be a part of one of the most important AI conferences in the country and discover how AI can change not only your business, but the world.
SOCAIETY 2050: Quo Vadis Homo? – Be there when the future is being written!
