The 2020's: A decade of Exponential Change and Technological Disruption

This presentation is open for members and non-members, faculty, staff, and students.

ABSTRACT
In this session we will discuss:
• The history and characteristics of Exponential Change
• The industries that are changing at exponential rates
• The disruptive impact of these changes
• Why now?
• An introduction to the Corporate Immune System and its effect
• The acceleration of the rate of tech adoption

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Bob Lawhorn is Futurist who focuses on the impact of exponential change and technological disruption. Bob has had a 50 year career in computer science, including twenty years at Bethlehem Steel and another 20 as CTO of CAI.

He now serves as an instructor of Future Technologies at the Lehigh Valley Institute For Learning In Retirement at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA.

Bob's classes focus on the coming revolution in human longevity and the social, financial and economic impacts of technology disruption.

Disclosure: Bob is a stockholder in Tesla and an owner of a Model Y Tesla.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
The Starlight Diner, 233 N. Route 100, Allentown, PA 18106 - 9367. (610) 395 - 4031. Near PA Route 100 in Fogelsville, PA, just south of the Interstate 78 exchange. Our meeting room is in the back and to the left.

We will be meeting in-person. Mask and social distancing requirements will be based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for wearing a mask where required by law, rule, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance and policies (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html). If you wish to attend virtually, you are welcome to use this Zoom connection. -- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89490012074.

DINNER FEES:
We are experiencing difficulties with the MeetUp payment plan. As such, if you are planning to join us for the in-person optional networking dinner at 6 PM, there is a $20 fee via cash or check at the door. If you are not planning for dinner, please join us at 7 p.m. complimentary presentation (in-person or online).

AGENDA:
5:30PM – 6:00 PM (Arrival and professional networking)
6:00 – 7:00 PM (Networking Dinner)
7:00 – 8:00 or 8:30 PM (Presentation -- FREE)

RSVP by Tuesday, November 16th

For a listing of our AITP Lehigh Valley Chapter events, please visit our website at http://www.lv-aitp.org/

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th!!