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The Aga Khan Council for the Central United States in collaboration with TedxPlano, presents a ‘TEDxPlano Salon’ event titled, Fourth Industrial Revolution ( What is it ? How to respond ? Impacts of IOT, AI, Robotics) by Vivek Bakshi, Senior Director, Infosys at Ismaili Jamatkhana, Plano and will be moderated by Shannah Hayley, Director of Communications and Community Outreach for the City of Plano.

When: Saturday, March 2, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Ismaili Jamatkhana, Plano
6704 Alma Drive, Plano, TX 75023

Program
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Networking
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Presentation
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Moderator led group discussions
12:00 PM - Roundup and Facility Tour

We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before. We do not yet know just how it will unfold, but one thing is clear: the response to it must be integrated and comprehensive, involving all stakeholders of the global polity, from the public and private sectors to academia and civil society. Let's come together to discuss this topic share ideas and connect with each other.

About the Speaker
Vivek Bakshi is a Technology Leader with over 2 decades of experience in working in the Information Technology field. He works as a Senior Director at Infosys advising businesses on their transformational technology programs. He has helped many companies adopt new technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning and Big Data, Business Process Modeling tools, re-skilling workforce through digital and classroom led trainings, creating centers of excellence on automation and various other technology programs. Prior to working at Infosys, he was an entrepreneur and created an e-commerce business. Vivek is passionate about technology and a strong believer that we are still at the early stages of the transformation of all businesses. He lives in Plano along with his wife who is a teacher and their daughter and son. In his spare time he loves to read on varied topics such as Technology, History, Economics & Environment and volunteers for social causes in the area of education & environment.

About the Moderator

Shannah Hayley’s pursuit of living life to the fullest has taken her all over the world with various communications-focused jobs, from teaching in Kenya to consulting in the United Kingdom. After moving to North Texas in 1999, she leveraged her background in communications into marketing and business development in the professional services marketplace before transitioning into the public sector. Shannah now serves as the Director of Communications and Community Outreach for the City of Plano, the 69th largest city in the United States. Her responsibilities include process management, strategic planning, communications and supervision of all aspects of the City's communications, marketing and community outreach efforts.

Shannah also serves as the curator of TEDxPlano. She is an idea-lover on mission to bring people together, focused on sharing ideas with the potential to transform the Plano community and the North Texas region.
Shannah earned her B.S. in Communications Management (with honors) and her M.A. in Communications from Missouri State University. She earned her Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) designation in 2006 and was admitted to the Society for Marketing Professional Services College of Fellows in 2013.

Fourth Industrial Revolution: What is it ? How to respond ? Impacts of IOT, AI, Robotics