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SUMMARY:Focus Group: Public Cameras in Austin
DESCRIPTION:UT Austin’s Technology & Information Policy Institute is seeking members of the Austin tech community to participate in a paid focus group. Participants will be compensated $25 for their time.  \nThe discussion will focus on the use of public cameras in Austin\, and is part of a project led by Dr. Sharon Strover which seeks to examine the practical\, theoretical\, and policy implications of camera systems deployed by the public sector. If you are interested in participating\, please complete this brief interest form and we will get in touch with you with more information. \nFor more information\, reach out to emilywoodward@utexas.edu
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/focus-group-public-cameras-in-austin/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Space: New Industries\, Applications\, and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Space exploration and space travel have long fascinated humans\, and we can all recount memories of historic NASA launches and missions during our lifetimes. We have witnessed six decades of occasional unmanned research exploration probes\, manned missions to the moon and to orbiting labs\, and numerous operational launches to place telecommunications\, mapping\, and observing satellites in orbit. However\, in recent years\, we have seen the rapid emergence of a vibrant industry comprising a massive number of launches of telecommunications and mapping/observing satellites and an increased number of launches by private sector companies deploying many of these satellites. These companies are even transporting mission critical payloads and shuttling astronauts in cooperation with NASA\, exploring potential ’space tourism\,’ and more. \nTom Markusic is the CEO of Firefly Aerospace\, and is one of the leaders of this rapidly growing space industry. Tom will share his perspectives on the technologies\, motivations\, and opportunities for space agencies and companies to work together to accelerate the exploration\, applications\, and opportunities of a space sector. What does all this mean for you individually? For government? Even for your company? Come hear Tom’s insights and ask your questions about the future of space and what it implies for humans and society. ​ \nIf you are fully vaccinated\, please join us at a limited capacity at the Austin Central Library located on W. César Chávez St. If you have not received your COVID-19 vaccine\, or would prefer to watch the event online\, we invite you to stream the live event on Zoom. All attendees will need to register on Eventbrite and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually. Both online and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to network and ask the speakers questions.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/space-new-industries-applications-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bitcoin\, Cryptocurrencies\, and DeFi: The Transformation of Money
DESCRIPTION:​The emergence of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is truly transformational and potentially revolutionary. The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies—led by bitcoin—is now over one trillion dollars\, or roughly 1/10th that of gold\, and Goldman Sachs just recognized cryptocurrencies as an asset class. The value is real and now recognized; while there is significant volatility\, that is more due to people not understanding cryptocurrencies and thus being prone to rapidly changing news\, and even hype. Cryptocurrency expects the volatility to diminish with education and understanding\, while the market capitalization continues to climb due to the real value that they present to parties in commerce and transactions. In fact\, the new Decentralized Finance (DeFi) movement is gaining steam\, riding on the properties—and value to users—of cryptocurrencies over traditional money and transactions managed by (and profiting) banks and other third parties. \nAre cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will our economic systems shift towards/to DeFi to maximize the value of money for transactors and eliminate the fee-based middlemen? Is it safe to invest in this movement yet? How can you and your business benefit from bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies\, and how can you help usher in the DeFi era? Join us as Paul Snow\, CEO of Factom\, and Bass Bauman\, Co-organizer of Ethereum Austin and Finance Director at ZenBusiness PBC\, help you understand everything you need to know in this accelerated\, comprehensive overview. Then stay around for an extended Q&A session moderated by Corina Frankie\, Head of Digital Innovation at Troika\, to answer all your questions and go deeper into these technologies and their applications. \nIf you are fully vaccinated\, please join us at a limited capacity at the Austin Central Library located on W. César Chávez St. If you have not received your COVID-19 vaccine\, or would prefer to watch the event online\, we invite you to stream the live event on Zoom. All attendees will need to register on Eventbrite and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually. Both online and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to network and ask the speakers questions.
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/bitcoin-cryptocurrencies-and-defi-the-transformation-of-money/
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