Computing in the 21st Century

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Japan Event

Kanto
Date: November 4th,2009
Venue: Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus, Collaboration Complex Hall
Kansai
Date: November 6th,2009
Venue: Kyoto University, Yoshida Campus, Clock Tower Centennial Hall

Panel Discussion

Panel: The Future of Computing and Japan

Moderator:

Hsiao-Wuen HON
Managing Director, Microsoft Research Asia

Panelists:

November 4, 2009 at Keio University

Butler Lampson
Technical Fellow, Microsoft Corporation,
1992 Turing Award recipient

Hideyuki Tokuda
Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University

Katsushi Ikeuchi
Professor, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, University of Tokyo

Satoshi Matsuoka
Professor, Global Scientific Information and Computing Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology

November 6, 2009 at Kyoto University

Butler Lampson
Technical Fellow, Microsoft Corporation,
1992 Turing Award recipient

Katsumi Tanaka
Professor, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University

Katsuro Inoue
Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Osaka University

Masaru Kitsuregawa
Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo

The theme of this year's conference is "3 screens and 1 cloud: rethinking computing". We will look at recent computing trends from the rapid advance of computing hardware and software in the clients (PC, phones, and TV) and the cloud. For example, the continuously improved UI capability in the clients (e.g. touch, gestures, vision, speech, sensors, environment-aware, immersive 3D, etc), together with the emergence of cloud computing that makes software and data available everywhere, are presenting us with unprecedented opportunities to rethink and redefine computing. Related to this theme, the panel discussion will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities in Japan along these emerging trends. Some topics to discuss include:

    1) Technological advancement: as one of the most technologically advanced counties in the world, which areas and what unique contributions can Japan make to computing technologies?

    2) Social impact: how the future computing might change the way of living and working? What the social impact they might generate in Japan and beyond?

    3) Talent development: can the current education, especially in computing technology, produce the world-class talents that meet challenges? Can they face competition from the other countries?