Name: 2018 CSUN Art of Innovation Conference
Start: 2018-11-02T08:15:00-04:00
End: 2018-11-02T14:30:00-04:00
Location: CSUN Grand Salon (USU)

The Art of Innovation Conference

CSUN Grand Salon (USU)

Friday

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November

02

at

8:15am

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Technology and entrepreneurship are changing everything – from how we shop, to how we get around, how we age, how we're entertained, and how we learn. Now in its fifth year, CSUN's Art of Innovation Conference is a dynamic, panel-style event covering the role of technology in entrepreneurship, as well as the trends, opportunities, and expert advice related to forming and launching new ventures. The 2018 Conference will focus on three key areas: Big Data/Artificial Intelligence, The Future of Transportation, and Innovation in Healthcare.

Join us for a day where you can learn about the future of technology and entrepreneurship, meet like-minded peers and industry leaders, and learn how the world, as we know it, will change in the years ahead. We’ve carefully crafted an incredible lineup of speakers who are prepared to arm you with new perspective, insights and connections to take your career - and life - to the next level.

This year's event is a collaboration between CSUN's College of Engineering and Computer Science, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics, and College of Health and Human Development. Please see below for more info!

Speakers

Harry Sefton III ^_'91

Keynote Speaker

Harry is a Senior Leader in Space, Platforms and Payloads at Boeing. Ever-passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, he's also an actor, award-winning filmmaker, & musician.

Kimberly Sanders ^_'95

Dir. Global TV Distr., NBCUniversal

At NBCUniversal, Kimberly draws on her extensive background in IT, data analytics, and project management to inform key business insights and drive results.

Ian Gardner

President at Chanje

Ian is President at Chanje, a well-funded startup manufacturing the first medium duty all electric commercial truck. Previously, he was the Chief Strategy & Investment Officer at LACI.

Jeff Joyner

IP Attorney / Gov't Affairs / Cleantech

Jeff's experience includes cleantech, advanced transportation and infrastructure, venture capital and private equity, entertainment, and international trade.

Seyed Sajjadi ^_'18

Systems Engineer, NASA JPL

Seyed is a passionate researcher and leader with focus areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, autonomous systems, robotics and computer vision.

Lou Rubino

Health Sciences Dept Chair, CSUN

Prior to academia, Lou had a twenty year management career as a hospital administrator and health system executive. He is a governing board member at St. Francis Medical Center.

Flaurel English ^_'79

Urban Mobility Innovator

As the founder of Gridlock Solutions and an Exec Advisor to the Toyota Mobility Foundation, Flaurel helps clients create a vision and strategy for getting to the future of mobility faster.

Rick Teebay

Transportation Specialist - LA County

As a Fleet & Transportation Specialist at the LA County Office of Sustainability, Rick works on infrastructure for electric vehicles among other transportation areas.

Dale Deardorff ^_'93

Executive Leadership & Innovation

Dale has 30+ years experience as a project/program manager, a training consultant, a research and development director, an innovation and a change agent.

Terenig Topjian ^_'08

Founder, Have A Go

Terenig is the founder of Have A Go, a cleantech startup rethinking urban mobility and city life with lightweight e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric rides.

Sal Esparza ^_'94

Associate Professor, CSUN HHD

Sal has held several senior leadership positions with a variety of health care organizations, with an emphasis on operations, organizational and leadership development.

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To apply as a speaker:

Please contact Ryan Holbrook, Entrepreneurship Program Director via e-mail: ryan (dot) holbrook (at) csun (dot) edu

Schedule

8:15 – 9:00 AM

Arrival and Check-in

Complimentary breakfast provided

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Opening Remarks

CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison

9:30 – 10:15 AM

Keynote

Keynote Speaker: Harry Sefton III

10:15 – 11:15 AM

Panel #1: Big Data, AI, & Machine Learning

Panelists Listed Above

11:15 – 11:45 AM

Break

Coffee & Networking

11:45 – 12:45 PM

Panel #2: Innovation in Healthcare

Panelists Listed Above

12:45 – 1:45 PM

Lunch

Complimentary lunch provided

1:45 – 2:45 PM

Panel #3: The Future of Transportation

Panelists Listed Above

2:45 – 3:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Jimmy Gandhi, Ryan Holbrook

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CSUN Grand Salon (USU)

The 2018 CSUN Art of Innovation Conference will take place in the Grand Salon, which is located within the University Student Union. The best place to park is Parking Structure G3 (box “F3” on the campus map). Daily Parking Permits can be purchased once you arrive on campus from a parking permit dispenser or from one of the Information Booths. Try to park towards the north of the structure for the shortest walk, then head towards the left (west) side of the building marked “SRC” (box “G4” on the campus map), and you’ll see signs from there directing you to the Grand Salon – University Student Union (USU on the map in box “F4”).

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About CSUN

CSUN is a large regional comprehensive university that understands our responsibility to be innovative, inspire innovation, and stimulate economic prosperity in our extraordinary service area – the City of LA and the San Fernando Valley region. Founded in 1958, CSUN is the only 4-year university in the San Fernando Valley and the fourth largest in the 23-campus CSU system (40,000+ students). The university serves as the intellectual, economic, and cultural heart of “the Valley” and beyond.