The Schedule
Event Theme
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - The Gift, The challenge and The Mystery
Diverse Female Voices and Values in AI's ongoing evolution
Saturday
March 16 2024
Registration and Refreshments - 10:30 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:05
Kickoff and Welcome to Lehigh University, Introduction of Ngozi Bell
Jasmine Woodson
11:05 - 11:15
Introduction of Rising Together @LV2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - The Gift, The Challenge and The Mystery
Introduction of Compere / MC
Ngozi Bell
Amresse Farrow - Event MC
11:15 - 11:30
In AI We (Dis)Trust? Artificial Intelligence as the source of Communication?
Haiyan Jia - PHD
11:30 - 11:40
Vedanta Dance 1
Firuzi Desai and VD
11-40 12:10
Panel - AI & Education & Industry
- Adoption of AI tools - The Realities
- Integration of AI for advancement and correction
- Strategies to address AI engagement and build champions
Christine Martey-Ochola PHD
Lisa Dubreuil
Ramona Hollie-Major
Chandler Davis
Sandra Bieber
Transition to CSW for speech & for Awards, intro of CSW by NB - 12:10 - 12:15
12:15 - 12:25
Legislative Frameworks for Ethical AI: Balancing Innovation, Accountability, and Privacy.
Congresswoman Susan Wild
12:25 - 12:40
Award announcements and Presentation plus photos
Congresswoman Susan Wild
Group Photo (Award Recipients/Speakers & Performers/RT Team/ Congresswoman Susan Wild)/ Short Break for refreshments, shout outs - 12:40 - 12:45
12:45 - 1:00
Brain Health science and mental performance in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Dr Petra Frese
1:00 - 1:20
Debate Style Speakers (Pro / Con) - Topic : Should health institutions like hospitals with access to reproductive and other health data collected from women, be allowed to train their Algorithms on this data?
A. Melanie - Rose : Pro / Affirmative (Argue in Favor) -
B. Autumn : Con / Oppose (Argue against) -
1:20 - 1:35
Ensuring Fair and Transparent Judicial Decision-Making in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Erin McClelland
1:35 - 2:05
Fashion Show - Lawson Accessories
Shelby Lawson
Transition Break / Violin rendition 2:05 - 2:10
2:10 - 2:20
Vedanta Dance 2
Firuzi Desai and VD
2:20 - 2:35
How Does an AI System Learn? Can We Improve Bias and Accuracy?
Scott Garrigan PHD
2:35- 2:50
Award Recipients Speeches
Awardees
2:50- 2:55
AI Rhapsody - What to read
Jane Wells Schooley
2:55- 3:00
Event Closing Remarks and Announcements
Ngozi Bell
Announcement of Rising Together @LV 2025 - March 2025
Rising Together @LV 2024 Award Categories
Gatherer Award:
The "Gatherer Award" is given to a woman who successfully gathers people, ideas, opportunities etc. to manifest the power of purpose, partnership, friendship, love and unity; using the common thread of self-leadership, discipline, Passion, and expertise!
Unity in Diversity Community Award:
The "Unity in Diversity Community Award" is given to a woman, young adult or girl in the community who uniquely strives to create a platform that supports and springboards the success of others. A woman who is apt in working on the issues that enhance the well being of others irrespective of gender, race or origin.
Living Positive Change Award:
The "Living Positive Change Award" is given to a woman, young adult or girl who successfully shines light in dark places, raises bars that are lopsided or low, moves barriers that impede, opens doors that are closed and fills in chasms that divide; by using her gifts, talents, capabilities, and capacity to bring about the unending beauty of empowering other women.
About Rising Together @LV (RT@LV)
Rising Together @LV uniquely celebrates women and young people by showcasing them and with intention gather the community to listen, learn and engage the event. The event serves as to commemorates the Women's History Month of March. At RT@LV we emphasize the importance of involving the complement of men and young male adults that contribute to the framework of female support.
Rising Together was born in 2017 by founder Ngozi Bell and was initially partnered with the City of Allentown. An annual summit that highlights the diversity of excellence, and significant contributions of women and girls (both notices and unnoticed) is an alltogether unique experience!