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NYC Media Lab

NYC Media Lab – Fifth Annual Summit

NYC Media Lab 16

New York City Media Lab’s Fifth Annual Summit

Columbia University, Lerner Hall

September 22, 2016
8 AM – 6 PM

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NYC Media Lab 16 is NYC Media Lab’s fifth annual summit. The full day event is a snapshot of the best thinking, projects, and talent in digital media from universities in NYC and beyond. This is an opportunity for media executives, technologists, and decision makers to explore interesting technologies and applications related to the future of media. Through thought-provoking discussions, faculty-led workshops, and 100+ innovative demos, attendees will explore pressing issues related to digital media innovation.

We’re preparing for our annual summit, September 22nd, 2016, this year hosted at Columbia University’s Alfred Lerner Hall. Keynotes include Jim Bankoff, Chairman and CEO of Vox Media, and Emily Bell, Founding Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia Journalism School. Workshops will cover machine learning, virtual reality and user experience design and prototyping. The summit also features the largest demo expo of university media and communications projects of the year- more than 100 projects will be on display. Read on for details on the summit- register early.

Agenda

8:00am Registration
9:00am Welcome & Announcements
9:30am Keynote: Jim Bankoff, Chairman and CEO, Vox Media
10:00am NYC Media Lab Research & Prototyping Showcase
11:30am NYC Media Lab Combine: Startup Pitches
12:00 Noon Lunch, Demo Pavilion & Workshops
3:30pm Virtual Reality: Hope or Hype?
4:00pm Keynote: Emily Bell, Director Tow Center for Digital Journalism, Columbia Journalism
4:30pm Awards Ceremony
5:00pm Cocktail Reception
6:00pm End