The inaugural Defining the Future Conference brought together leaders from industry, government and higher education to examine how emerging technologies are transforming the workforce and expanding opportunity for students. At the same time, CSUSB students showcased their own research, engaged with new technologies, and connected directly with industry professionals.
CSUSB’s Defining the Future Conference brings emerging technology, workforce leaders and student innovation together in one place, offering the CSUSB community a firsthand look at what’s ahead. With employers on campus and the April 15-16 Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium happening alongside the conference, it’s a unique opportunity to connect ideas, talent and real-world possibilities.
The weeklong series of events highlights the research and scholarly achievements of CSUSB faculty, students and alumni across all disciplines.
Harding, who will be the opening keynote speaker at the April 15-16 conference, has more than 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, digital identity and emerging technologies. He currently serves as chairman and CEO of Entrokey Labs, a company developing advanced encryption technologies designed to protect digital systems from emerging threats posed by artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
The inaugural Defining the Future conference on April 15-16 will connect students with career opportunities in emerging technology fields. Taking place alongside the annual Meeting of the Minds student research symposium, it will bring together students, researchers and industry leaders to explore how innovation at CSUSB can translate into real-world workforce pathways.
After building a global career at the intersection of innovation and sustainability, Robert Grey returns to where his journey began. This week, he returns to his alma mater and joins other respected leaders in a variety of fields, including sustainability, technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and more, at the Defining the Future Conference, offering a glimpse into what lies ahead.
Ryan Keating (history), Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts, emerita), Stuart Sumida (biology), and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage.
Registration is open for Defining the Future, the nation’s first conference dedicated to accelerated workforce development in emerging technologies, set for April 15-16 at Cal State San Bernardino. The conference is open to students, professionals, researchers, innovators and anyone interested in technology, business innovation, sustainability and future trends shaping industries and society.
“The Defining the Future conference is designed to introduce students to the wide array of jobs in a variety of fields where they can leverage their interests and their experiences to move from campus to careers,” said Ryan Keating, co-organizer of the conference, which will take place April 15-16.