The 2024 Smart Villages Symposium
This event will focus on how rural people experience and use smart technologies, emphasizing the impact of new digital tools and technology, new modes of connectivity and new large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence. Special attention will be given to the challenges faced by youth and other marginalized populations. It will pay specific attention to how these technologies benefit rural communities and create new opportunities as well as new risks, such as social inequality, polarization, and misinformation. The event is intended for researchers, practitioners, students, and anyone else who may be interested in these issues.
Speakers will include representatives from universities, governments, NGOs, and businesses. Networking and mentoring opportunities will be available for University of Guelph students.
Please note: All participants, whether participating online or in person, are required to register in advance.
Where & When
The OAC Arboretum Centre
College Ave East, Guelph, ON, Canada
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m EST
Co-chairs
Dr. V. I. Lakshmanan,
Process Research ORTECH Inc.
Dr. Stuart McCook,
University of Guelph
Agenda
Featured Speakers
Will be announced shortly.
Our Sponsors
- Canada India Foundation
- University of Guelph
Organizing Committee
- Dr. Sharada Srinivasan, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Guelph
- Dr. Belinda Leach, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Guelph
- Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury, School of Environmental Design & Rural Development, University of Guelph
- Dr. Guneet Kaur, School of Engineering, University of Guelph
- Natasha Fernandez, Office of International Strategy & Partnerships, University of Guelph
- Caitlin Smith, Office of International Strategy & Partnerships, University of Guelph
- Kalyan Sundaram
Additional Information
There is free parking at The Arboretum for all participants.
