Call for Participation: AI Discovering

Technology (DiscoTech) Event

Event Date: July 6, 2024

Location: Hatfield Campus, University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria invites you to participate in the AI Discovering Technology (DiscoTech) event, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on society through the lenses of Design Justice and Critical Theory. This publicly accessible event will be part of the Design Justice AI Institute.

Event Overview

DiscoTech aims to delve into the multifaceted world of AI, emphasising its societal influences and the imperative of engaging with these technologies from a perspective of justice and ethical responsibility.

We're Looking For:

• Participants: We invite university students, academics, professionals, and tech enthusiasts interested in the intersections of AI and societal impacts. Join us to explore exhibitor showcases and spend the day learning.
• Exhibitors: Showcase your projects or technologies that highlight the intersection of AI and culture. We welcome exhibitions from researchers, startups, and artists whose work addresses how AI impacts our world.

Topics of Interest Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• The role of AI in societal transformation
• Ethical AI implementations across various sectors
• Incorporating design justice in AI development
• Critical perspectives on automation and AI
• Envisioning a future where AI upholds principles of social justice

Why Participate?

• Network with leading minds in AI, design justice, and more.
• Learn about pioneering research and practices that combine AI with critical social theories. - Showcase your work to an engaged public, gaining feedback and sparking collaborations. - Influence the conversation on developing AI technologies that champion social equity and justice.

This event is set to be a dynamic platform for sharing, learning, and engaging with the critical issues at the heart of technology and society.

How to Participate:

• Participants - Please RSVP to secure your spot at the event. Applications are now open, and since we have limited capacity, we encourage you to RSVP early to guarantee your attendance.
• Exhibitors: Apply to showcase your work by providing a summary of your exhibit and any space or technical needs.

For      registration    and      more   details,            visit     our      event   webpage here https://forms.gle/k4vwhd1JJro8SM8u6.

Deadline for Exhibitor Submissions: 18 June, 2024

Deadline for Participation Submissions: 21 June, 2024

We look forward to seeing you at the AI Discovering Technology (DiscoTech) event at the University of Pretoria. Come explore the transformative power of AI and its capacity to shape a just society!