Computing for the future of the planet

When:
March 2, 2017 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
2017-03-02T18:30:00+00:00
2017-03-02T19:30:00+00:00
Where:
The Royal Society
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
St. James's, London SW1Y 5AG
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
The Royal Society

Digital technology is becoming an indispensable and crucial component of our lives, society, and the physical environment.

A challenge is how to use the power of computing to deal with the problems facing the world. In his talk, Professor Andy Hopper will present a framework for the role of computing in dealing with sustainability of the planet. The framework has a number of goals: an optimal digital infrastructure; sensing and optimising the use of resources in the physical world; guaranteeing the performance of indispensable systems; and digital alternatives to physical activities.

Join us to hear Professor Hopper discuss practical industrial examples alongside research goals and societal challenges and dilemmas.

Attending the event:

Free to attend
No registration required
Doors open from 18:00 and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
British Sign Language interpretation is available on request. Please let the Events Team know at least two weeks prior to the event