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Driverless Cars and the Future of Transportation

Experts discuss innovations in driverless cars, the costs and benefits of autonomous vehicles, and the regulatory, ethical, and policy concerns that need to be addressed with the implementation of the technology.

Event with Hans-Werner Kaas, Jack Weast, Karlyn D. Stanley and Daniel Runde April 5, 2017 Emerging Technology

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Solar Power and Clean Energy Innovation

Experts discuss innovations in solar technology, investment opportunities in the renewable energy industry, and the effects of solar power innovation on the U.S. energy portfolio.

Event with Varun Sivaram, Charlie Gay, Shayle Kann and Tracy B. McKibben January 24, 2017 Emerging Technology

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Biotechnology: The Potential and Perils of Innovation

Experts discuss the latest developments in synthetic biology and biotechnology, and their implications for U.S. national security over the next decade.

Event with Laurie Garrett, Drew Endy and Julie L. Gerberding June 22, 2016 Emerging Technology

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The Future of Space

Experts discuss the latest innovations in space technology, the prospects for a human mission to Mars, and the importance of sustaining American leadership in space exploration.

Event with Lori Garver, John Logsdon and Charles Miller November 19, 2015 Emerging Technology

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Unlocking Food Security in the Twenty-First Century

Experts discuss the future of technology in the agricultural sector and how it can improve the current food environment.

Event with Ellen Gustafson, Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer, Jon Friedman and David Kirkpatrick October 23, 2015 Emerging Technology

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The Road Ahead for Autonomous Vehicles

Once thought of as science fiction, the autonomous vehicle may soon be a reality. Three leading thinkers in the field, MIT's Erik Brynjolfsson, Intel's Jennifer Healey, and Chunka Mui of the Devil's Advocate Group join James Shinn of Princeton University to discuss the future of driverless cars and the economic, legal, and policy questions that they raise.

Event with Erik Brynjolfsson, Chunka Mui, Jennifer Healey and James Shinn February 27, 2014 Emerging Technology