Saying that innovation improves the quality of live is blindingly obvious to most. Still, it's sometimes necessary to drill much deeper into obviousnesses and examine the true value of advancements in technology on important facets of our lives.
And, that is exactly what the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation has done in a report called "Digital Quality of Life: Understanding the Personal and Social Benefits of the Information Technology Revolution". It will be launched and discussed on Wednesday in Silicon Valley and show how IT is at the heart of driving change and improvement in the following thirteen areas:
* Education and Training
* Health Care
* Personal Safety
* Accessibility for People with Disabilities
* Recreation and Entertainment
* Access to Information
* Environment
* Energy
* Transportation
* Public Safety
* Government
* Communities
* Developing Nations
This is a follow-up to the ITEF's "Digital Prosperity: Understanding the Economic Benefits of the Information Technology Revolution."
For information on the event, continue reading...
Rob Atkinson, President, ITIF will provide a briefing on the report and policy recommendations. The event will also feature remarks from Chris Boyer, AT&T; Chris Caine, IBM; and Robert Hoffman, Oracle.
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Where: Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Avenue
Continental Breakfast will be served.
Click here to register for the event
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