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Stay up to date with TI:GER and the Startup EcosystemThe 2021 Innovation Conference will explore issues concerning gender and racial gaps in the innovation system such as access to resources for entrepreneurs who are women and people of color and the underrepresentation of diverse inventors in the patent system.
Featured Speakers at the 2021 Innovation Conference Include:
- Joyce Ward – USPTO
- Holly Fechner – Covington & Burling
- Gwilym Roberts – Chairman, Kilburn Strode
- Nakia Melecio – Atlanta Technology Development Center
- Kristen Sonday – Founder Paladin
- Meera Deo – Director LSSSE
We are motivated by the recent demands for social justice to discuss the inequalities in the tech and innovation ecosystem, as well as the need to examine the impact of these inequalities on the delivery of legal services. We hope you are able to join us!
2019 Innovation Conference:
AI, Big Data, & Knowledge Management
The 2019 Innovation Conference involved a public debate about the ethical and societal implications as well as the policies and laws for the responsible use of AI.
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Inclusivity in Technology
You have probably heard the term diversity and inclusion (D&I) many times over the course of your career, and more so during the last year. Recently, D&I has been at the forefront of many workplace initiatives.
Innovation in Legal
Education - https://www.legalevolution.org/2019/06/innovation-in-legal-education-is-a-data-desert/
State of Atlanta Black Tech
Ecosystem - Aug 7th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-the-atlanta-black-tech-startup-ecosystem-2019-tickets-64753581706?aff=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&ref=eemailordconf&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewevent
News
Inclusivity in Technology
You have probably heard the term diversity and inclusion (D&I) many times over the course of your career, and more so during the last year. Recently, D&I has been at the forefront of many workplace initiatives.
Nicole Morris featured on the LawNext podcast about Emory Law’s TI:GER Program
Nicole Morris, professor in Practice at Emory University School of Law and director of the TI:GER program (Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results), was recently featured on the LawNext Podcast.
USPTO Director Remarks to Students about New Program Expanding Innovation Leadership
This month, our students had the opportunity to hear from the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, Andrei Iancu about an exciting new development with the Department of Commerce.