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Is digitisation reshaping humanity for the better?

The University of Queensland (UQ) is partnering with UK/Australia Season to deliver a virtual event on Digital Society.

The focus of the event will be ‘How digitalisation has impacted society’ across a range of key areas including health and medicine; the arts, technology and the ethics of AI.

The focus of the virtual event is How digitalisation has impacted society across a range of key areas including health and medicine; the arts, technology and the ethics of AI.

Global experts will explore these thematic focal points to unpack the evolution of digitisation and its impact upon society through the lens of art and culture bringing us to answer the Seasons’ question – “Who are we now?”

We encourage you to participate in Part A with breakout room discussions where you can be involved in addressing:

  •  Digital Health and Society
  •  Digital World and Disruptive Technology

In part Part B, you'll hear keynote speaker Professor Steve Benford share his insights into Interactive Arts as a Mirror for our Digital Selves.

Following Professor Benford's presentation, leading experts from around the world will participate in the great debate, arguing Is digitisation reshaping humanity for the better?

Event details

Date: Wed, 23 February 2022

Time:

  • 4.00 - 8.00 pm (AEST), Queensland
  • 5.00 - 9.00 pm (AEDT), Victoria, NSW

Register: global-engagement.uq.edu.au

For more information about the partnerships please contact globalstrategy@uq.edu.au