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TechFest are thrilled to present keynote speaker, the remarkable Dr. Vivienne Ming.
This event will explore the complexity of The Neuroscience of Trust and the intriguing workings of our brains when it comes to understanding others.
Dr Ming will share her research and real-world experiences, shedding light on how leaders and teams can “hack” their brains in the workplace. This isn’t science fiction, but a practical way to overcome natural instincts that can hinder the ability to create and support diversity and success.
About Dr. Vivienne Ming, Professional Mad Scientist, Co-founder and Executive Chair at Socos Labs and Dionysus Health
Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented author. Over her career, she’s founded six startups, been chief scientist at two others, and launched the “mad science incubator,” Socos Labs, where she explores seemingly intractable problems—from a lone child’s disability to global economic inclusion—for free.
As the co-founder and Chief Scientist of Dionysus Health, she applies machine learning to lessen the corrosive health effects of chronic stress in communities. She also develops tools for learning at home and in school and TBI, models of bias in hiring and promotion, and neurotechnologies to treat dementia, an outgrowth of her research at UC Berkeley's Redwood Center for Theoretical Neuroscience.
In her free time, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children.
Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Quartz Magazine and the New York Times.
This event is open to all. Booking is essential. For more information and to book click here.
- Venue
- Fraser Noble Building
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Contact Techfest for more information: jennytaylor@techfest.org.uk