Norbert Streitz
Founder and Scientific Director
Smart Future Initiative
www.smart-future.net

About the Speaker:

Dr. Norbert Streitz (Ph.D. in physics, Ph.D. in cognitive science). Strategic advisor and keynote speaker with more than 35 years of experience in ICT. Founder and Scientific Director of Smart Future Initiative since 2009.

Before 2009: Deputy Director and Division Manager at Fraunhofer Institute and teaching at Technical University Darmstadt, Germany. Assistant Professor at Technical University (RWTH) Aachen. Post-doc at University of California, Berkeley, visiting scholar at Xerox PARC, Palo Alto, and Intelligent Systems Lab, Tsukuba Science City, Japan.

Pioneer in Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence, Current topics: Design trade-offs for smartness and automation; smart cities, automated driving. Published 30 books and more than 160 papers.

Abstract:

Already now, but even more so in the future triggered by a range of innovations, we are confronted with a high degree of automation in our working and living environments. Examples are smart cities, automated driving and smart manufacturing. A major issue is the role of humans in such highly automated smart environments. This keynote will therefore focus on redefining the "smart-everything" paradigm (e.g., the unreflected hype about AI), investigate the design trade-offs of automation vs. human control as well as smartness vs. privacy and how to move beyond “smart-only” environments towards humane and cooperative environments. This requires reflecting on the importance of value systems, assuming responsibility and general implications for future successful economies and livable societies.

About the Speaker:

Miguel Pinto was born in Porto, is 46 years old, is married and has two children.

Miguel Pinto has a Degree in Engineering and Industrial Management from the Lusíada University of Porto. With various academic backgrounds, including an MBA from Catholic University and Executive Education at Harvard, Warton School and Kellog School of Management.

Miguel Pinto is currently Managing Director of Continental Advanced Antenna Portugal (formerly Kathrein Automotive Portugal) and is a Visiting Professor at UTAD – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.

His professional activity has been linked to several multinationals in sectors such as renewable energy and automotive industry, with positions of Quality Management and Industrial Direction.

Having already been Manufacturing Director at Colep Portugal; Industrial Director at Enercon Portugal; responsible for the Quality department at Continental Mabor and Yazaki Portugal.

Abstract:

Automotive & Digital Market IHS is driving Connected Devices from just under 14 (bn) units in 2015 to over 70 (bn) in 2025. As we know, this was primarily Connected Displays until 2015 - the Connected Products share will now be decisive in the second phase. Even more growth is being made by the exchanged business model data over the same period: from 222 exabytes to 1,402 exabytes, representing 20% annual growth. But what does that mean for the car and the related topics?

How can we best digest the challenges ahead? Categorization of related topics: Mobility Change: Mobility changes are the logical answer to changing demand. Complexity Change: To meet the needs of change, HPC architectures are needed, so increasing complexity is inevitable. Market Change: Of course, these innovations offer new opportunities in the market and increase the attractiveness especially in the direction of the integration of new services. Supported by this extended functionality, competitors from other industries are also pushing into this business area.

About the Speaker:

João holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, having studied in Lisbon at Instituto Superior Técnico. Currently responsible for the Higher Education Industry segment at Microsoft Portugal, João has the privilege to contribute to the digitalization in Education and promoting collaboration between Professors and Students through the use of technology.

Abstract:

The number of tools available today can be overpowering. The simple task of working in groups, defining an action plan and keeping everything in control during a project can be hard to manage, taking in consideration the multitude of means to do it.

How to do more with the same resources whilst increasing collaboration of a team, class or workgroup is the motto for this conversation at the Summer Innovation Campus.

Christine Riedmann-Streitz
Founder and Managing Director
MarkenFactory GmbH
https://markenfactory.com/?lang=en

About the Speaker:

With over 20 years of experience in numerous industry and trade sectors, Christine empowers management, senior executives and staff teams of SMEs and multinational companies to build a vibrant innovative culture, enhance creativity (based on neuroscience insights), create strong brand profiles and carve out "real" customer benefits. Christine is an expert in innovation, change and digital leadership. She is a certified trainer and coach, keynote speaker, moderator, panelist, author, university lecturer, member of national and international committees, e.g., International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability (DUXU). She publishes about challenges in the digital age, e.g., on the "Customer Centricity Paradox" (Springer, 2018) and "Will there still be brands in the digital future?" (Springer, 2017).

Abstract:

60 to 80 percent of all innovations fail. Why? They are simply irrelevant for the customer, consumer, or user! So, do we need innovations in our digital age resulting in algorithms telling customers what to buy? Are innovations still possible today, when employees are afraid to violate rules, to make mistakes, when over 80 percent of employees have quit already (“internal resignation”), or do only what is instructed? Examples are taken from the area of designing future workspaces, innovation strategies of companies and customer experience. "Rethinking Innovation in the Digital Age" is a provocative keynote intended to stimulate reflection and encourage discussions.

About the Speaker:

Pedro Pinto Chief Technology Officer and Innovation Strategic Business Unit Leader at InnoWave Technologies Group, Founder at yubuy Fast S.A. and Board Member at GoSupply has more than 16 years of experience directing teams on Technology, Product Development, Innovation and R&D.

Pedro is responsible for the company's innovation SBU focused on Artificial Intelligence, Mixed Reality, Blockchain and IoT solutions, fostering innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of each of the consultant’s team challenging them, every day, to change lives through innovation.

In recent years, he has participated in several summits and conventions sharing company's vision for the future of technology.

Pedro Pinto holds a Science degree from Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. He and his highly trained team develop innovative solutions that change lives having as major goal improve humankind’s experience of living.

Abstract:

All innovation must have, as clear goal, the improvement of our lives. With the technology that we have at our disposal today, all dreams can become reality, and for the lucky ones who have the possibility to access the power of new technologies, to do something positive for humanity must be an obligation not an option. During this presentation, we will learn about the innovation process that is creating solutions that change our lives for the better.

About the Speaker:

Cloud-Native Solution Architect and Innovation Technology Manager at InnoWave. I’ve been on the IT market for more than 10 years, working with/for some of the largest and more interesting clients in Europe and USA. I honestly believe that when working in a combined effort, we can share complementary background and skills, ensuing prominent goals for our projects.

I enjoy to devise solutions: from architecture, to development, and always part of the decision-making process, giving the best of attention to detail. I was taught to never be afraid of change, and see change as a good thing.

Abstract:

Dive into what Blockchain is all about, how it works, its advantages, and how can be applied to real-life scenarios besides the famously known Cryptocurrency solutions. Bonus: Together, let’s build the first human Blockchain!

Abstract:

Considering that the ability to innovate is increasingly a decisive factor in competition between companies, the study and design of systems that help the birth of new ideas, products and solutions is increasingly important. This presentation will introduce the theme of creativity techniques in the Information Systems activity and will give an example of software for automatic idea generation.

Short CV:

Vitor Santos, is an Assistant Professor at NOVA IMS - Nova Information Management School da Universidade Nova de Lisboa teaching "Information Systems", "Artificial Intelligence", Data Science ”,“ Databases and ”Software Engineering”. Before that, he was an invited Professor Trás os Montes e Alto Douro University (UTAD) and Minho University (UM).

He integrates several national and international conferences scientific committees and has authored several academic publications.

He was the Microsoft Portugal Academic Computer Science Program Manager for 8,5 years.

Before that he occupied senior management positions at Santander companies and has developed Computer Engineering activities for about 15 years. He was an elected member of the Order of Engineers (3 terms) and the APDSI Board.

Vitor Santos holds a PhD from the University of Minho in Information Systems and Technologies, a degree in Computer Engineering from Cocite, a postgraduate degree in Computer Science from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, a master's degree in Information Systems from the University of Minho, DEA (Diploma University of Minho and hold the title of Specialist in Informatics conferred by the Polytechnic Institutes of Guarda, Castelo Branco and Viseu.

He is currently working on a second PhD in Culture and Communication.