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Over 400 lectures are available from more than 125 speakers with topics covering Software Engineering, High Performance Computing, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, Mobile Computing, and dozens more.
Meet Featured ACM Distinguished Speaker Robert James Fine
Robert James Fine provides IT strategic planning consulting services to both the private sector and nonprofit communities. He launched print publications covering social media and startups, as well as VRVoice.co, a content vertical on virtual reality. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University, a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University, and an ABD/PhD in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University.
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- Sebastian Fischmeister Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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