No images? Click here Welcome to the first edition of the DFI Digest, a newsletter dedicated to sharing the work of the Digital Future Initiative at Columbia Business School. As technological advancement continues to reshape industries and societies at an unprecedented pace, it is vital for business leaders, academics, and policymakers to stay at the forefront of this digital revolution. With this initiative, Columbia Business School aims to foster cutting-edge research, thought leadership, and practical insights on digital transformation. Our goal is to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. In this newsletter, we will bring you the latest updates, trends, and groundbreaking research from our esteemed faculty, industry experts, and trailblazers in the digital space. Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. Stay connected, stay informed, and be prepared for the digital future! -Digital Future Initiative The New Normal WorkplaceIn partnership with the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, DFI’s Humans in the Digital Economy Lab hosted a panel that considered the effects of working from home on commercial and residential real estate and the future of cities. Laws, Risks, and RightsDFI’s Algorithmic Economy Lab hosted a panel to discuss the risks of sharing personal data and the responsibilities of those who leverage it. A New Joint DegreeProfessor Ciamac Moallemi discusses the new Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science. The inaugural class started this fall. Read more DFI in the NewsBo Cowgill DFI affiliated faculty member talks about the use of AI in employment decision-making. Read more Golnar Khosrowshahi '97 Advisory Board member reflects on AI and human creativity. Read more Ciamac Moallemi Briger Family Digital Finance Lab faculty head talks about the basics of blockchain, shares the opportunities and disadvantages it offers, and discusses how the School is preparing students to be at the forefront of this emerging field. Listen here Upcoming EventsDFI Hosts a Fireside Chat with Jensen Huang DFI and Silfen Leadership Series will host Jensen Huang, Founder, President, and CEO of NVIDIA, a leading AI computing firm. Silfen Hosts DFI Advisory Board Member Bob Bakish '89 ('85 SEAS) On September 26, Silfen Leadership Series hosts Bob Bakish, President and CEO, Paramount Global, to discuss navigating an evolving media industry. Register for Bob Bakish event Generative AI and Human Creativity Join us on October 30 at 12:30pm for a public lecture series examining AI and creativity. Panelists include DFI Board Member Golnar Khosrowshahi '97, Professor Harry West, and Professor Olivier Toubia. The event will be moderated by faculty head of the Humans in the Digital Economy Lab, Stephan Meier. Register for Generative AI and Human Creativity
Courtesy Posting for Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Tech CEO Lecture Series Join us in person on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM ET for the inaugural lecture in Columbia Engineering's Tech CEO Lecture Series. Benoît Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain, will present “Can Buildings Help Fight Climate Change? – Leveraging Engineering Technology to Fight Climate Change.” A networking reception will follow the lecture at 5:30 PM ET in Carleton Commons. Register for Tech CEO Lecture Series
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