Prague

About the conference

The conference's theme was: innovation, inspiration and interactive exchange of ideas, open to developers, politicians, municipal representatives, experts, and other key players. It took place in the newly renovated Spiral Building, exuding innovative spirit and creativity.

In this talk, I zoomed into the near future, exploring themes such as the definition of the good future and exponential technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and their implications.

My speech also covered the impacts of technology on jobs, societal structures, and the importance of maintaining human-centric values amidst rapid technological advancements. Through various examples and futurist scenarios, my talk urges a proactive, optimistic approach to shaping our future while addressing potential challenges and ethical concerns.

00:00 Introduction to the Good Future 00:19 Defining ‘Good' Across Generations 01:30 Technological Advances and Ethical Questions #digitalethics 02:35 Future of Cities and Urban Development 08:52 The Three Waves of Change #3revolutions 09:56 Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact 10:55 Synthetic Biology and Sustainable Innovations 11:34 Millennials: Changing Paradigms #peopleplanetpurposeprosperity 11:34 The Role of Millennials in Shaping the Future 12:59 Economic and Cultural Shifts 19:02 Digital Transformation and Industry 5.0 21:58 The Future of Work and Human-Machine Collaboration 30:04 AI's Role in Architecture and City Planning 30:57 The Importance of Good Data in AI Projects 31:26 Smart Technologies and Their Impact 32:07 Cultural Considerations in Technology 34:15 AI Agents and Autonomous Robots 36:58 The Future of Work with AI 40:51 Human Skills vs. Machine Skills 46:46 Ethical and Social Implications of AI 52:40 Preparing for the Future with Optimism 56:37 Q&A Session

Have a listen on SoundCloud, or watch the whole thing below.

Czech Dub version