TEDxWesternNewEngland         University                - A New Perspective

TEDx

Join us on a journey that will expand our horizons, challenge our assumptions, and give us a deeper understanding of the world.

Western New England University

<h2>A﻿ New Perspective</h2><p>TEDxWesternNewEnglandUniversity is a local forum for ideas within the community that inspires people to change their lives, their futures, and ultimately their world.  In this day and age,  change is always occurring, sometimes faster than we can keep up. However, with this change, comes new perspectives that transform the way we see our lives. We all have assumptions and biases that influence the way we see the world. Seeking out new perspectives can challenge these assumptions and help us to see things in a different light.</p><p>That is why the theme for this year will be "A New Perspective". It is our hope that we will expand our horizons by exposing ourselves to new ideas, cultures, and experiences that we may not have been aware of before.</p>

<h2>Ticket Information</h2><p>First 100 registrations will automatically secure a seat in the Wood Auditorium to watch the speakers in person. All registrations past that point will receive an invitation to our private TEDx Watching Area outside of the Auditorium.</p>

<h2>A﻿bout Our TEDx Talks</h2><h3>How Disruptive Technologies Can Make Us More Human</h3><p>The world is changing faster today than ever before. Jobs, relationships, and industries are being redefined, reimagined, and at times replaced all together. At the same moment, new exciting technologies are coming into existence which were once considered only possible in science fiction.</p><p>Edward Zemba, CEO of Link TO VR, an XR Media Agency working with some of the largest technology brands in the world, will take us on a journey discussing the one constant of today – change. Learn how you can position yourself to benefit from the fast-paced transformative shifts taking place across all industries. His talk will cover topics spanning the fields of eXtended Reality, Artificial General Intelligence, (AGI), as well as web 3.0 and the metaverse. He will reveal how these technologies hold the power of bringing us all closer together or driving us further apart from one another. Much will be determined by how we choose to prioritize human compassion, interconnectivity, and empathy as these technologies become further integrated into our lives. Join Edward Zemba as we reimagine the art of the possible – together.  </p><p></p><h3>Brace For Impact</h3><p>Innovative technology has the potential to significantly improve the lives of people with disabilities by providing access to new forms of communication, mobility, and independence.</p><p>Robyn Stanco, Senior Software Engineer of Osso VR, will share her personal journey of embracing her own disability and discovering the potential that technologies such as Virtual Reality, have to enhance the world of disabilities. She will explain how Osso VR, the leading virtual reality surgical training and assessment platform, will innovate an Osso-some future for people with disabilities. Through Robin’s talk, we will gain a greater understanding of how the potential of new technology will improve the lives of people with disabilities, and how innovative solutions like Osso VR are paving the way for a more inclusive future. Her personal journey of embracing disability and passion for technology will inspire and encourage others to explore new ways to create positive change in the world.</p>