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OVERVIEW

AGENDA

Data science can unlock unparalleled insights and respond to local development needs of Trinidad and Tobago, including Big Data analytics that complement official data and statistics. Importantly, it embraces the vision, principles and priorities of the UN Secretary General’s Data Strategy 2020 - 2022, and the modernization of local data ecosystems. The second edition of the Forum builds on the platform of the transformational potential of Big Data established at the inaugural forum. It explores Big Data science, education, and the readiness of Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean to solve big data challenges; how newer big data technologies can be harnessed to develop more efficient sectors and data ecosystems; and the science of software technologies, distributed parallel processing frameworks and web-based software. The second Forum is proposed as a virtual two-day event, November 30 - December 1, 2021 with a mix of panel discussions, keynotes, and case study presentations.

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AGENDA OVERVIEW
TARGT AUDIENCE

THEMATIC AREAS

FOCUS

The Forum is proposed along the following key thematic areas:

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The Fifth Industrial Revolution, Robotics and Al Partnerships

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The Transformational Role of Big Data Technologies and Analytics

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Artificial Intelligence,

Big Data and the Smarter Future

THEMATIC AREAS
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

A COMPREHENSIVE LIST

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Prof. Renee Cummings

Data Activist-in-Residence, at the University of Virginia’s (UVA), School of Data Science

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Dr. Bheshem Ramlal

Professor of Geospatial Engineering at the University of the West Indies

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Darren Mohammed

Microsoft Senior Solution Specialist Manager -
Central America and Caribbean Region

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Andy Chen

Huawei LATAM, Principal Consultant, Digital Operation Expert

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Nicholas Chamansingh

Chief Operating Officer,

Virtana

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Prof. Prakash Persad 

President of

the University of

Trinidad and Tobago

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Prof. Patrick Hosein

Professor of Computer Science at the University of the West Indies

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Dr. Craig Ramlal

Principal investigator of the Intelligent Systems Lab 

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Vijay Pradeep

Chief Executive Officer, Virtana

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Ebony De Leon

Manager - Data & Business Analytics / Office of the Group Vice President, Insurance Operations, Guardian Group

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Dr. Letetia Addison

Women in Data Science,
Ambassador

 

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Announced Soon

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AGENDA

DAY ONE - NOVEMBER 21

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OPENING REMARKS

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

The Transformational Role of Big Data Technologies and Analytics -

Technologies and Opportunities of the Future Telecommunication Systems

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION ONE

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Artificial Intelligence,Big Data and the Future Smart Society – The Reality of Advanced Big Data Analytics, AI & Planning for the Future

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION TWO

1:30 PM - 2:25 PM

The Transformational Role of Big Data Technologies and Analytics -

Technologies and Opportunities of the Future Telecommunication Systems

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION THREE

2:45PM - 3:45PM

Leveraging AI, Robotics and Big Data Experiences for national development- Supporting the readiness of Trinidad and Tobago to excel in the smarter future

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION FOUR

4:00 PM - 5:00PM

CEO Round Table Discussion and Presentation: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and the smarter future –CEOs and Business Models in the 5th Industrial Era 

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

AGENDA

DAY TWO - NOVEMBER 22

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SESSION ONE

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Transformational Role of Big Data Technologies and Analytics - Digitization, Digitalization and the Smarter Future

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION TWO

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Decoding the SDGs:

Modernizing the Local Data Ecosystem to Support National Sustainable Development Progress

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION THREE

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

The Fifth Industrial Revolution, Robotics and AI Partnerships-A Safer Society: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Citizen Safety and Security  

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION FOUR

1:45 PM - 2:25 PM

Artificial Intelligence,

Big Data and the Smarter Future –

Building Capacities: Women in Data Science

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION FIVE

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

The Fifth Industrial Revolution,

Robotics and AI Partnerships 

The rise of AI and Robotics

 

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

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SESSION SIX

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Transformational Role of

Big Data Technologies and Analytics -

Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Big Data Analytics:

A Regional Perspective

READ ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Stuart R. Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries

Panel

Honorable Stuart R. Young & Paul R. Baay, President and CEO, Touchstone Exploration 

WHAT IS BIG DATA?

Learn more about the Forum and its goals.

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