United States Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil: Big Data and You
DJ Patil, United States Chief Data Scientist Elizabeth Dwoskin, Silicon Valley Correspondent, Washington Post—Moderator
Big data’s role in our lives is increasing, whether we realize it or not. From influencing our health-care decisions to helping to make our streets safer, big data has changed the way that our government and the private sector are tackling some of today’s most complicated social and economic issues.
Join us in welcoming U.S. Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil to the INFORUM stage for a conversation about the benefits and controversies surrounding human-centered big data and how it affects us in our everyday lives.
Location: Marines Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter, San Francisco Time: 5:30 p.m. check-in and premium reception, 6:30 p.m. program Cost: Premium (includes access to the premium reception and seating in the first few rows): $55 nonmembers, $45 members; General admission: $35 nonmembers, $25 members, $10 students (with valid I.D.)
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