ted@burdvax.UUCP (Ted Hermann) (03/24/86)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPACTS FORUM
PRESENTED
BY
AMERICAN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
May 13, 1986
St. Davids Inn
St. Davids, Pennsylvania
American Computer Technologies, Inc.
237 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 255
Devon, PA 19333
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
describe the business opportunities of Artificial Intelligence technologies
examine the strengths and limitations of these technologies
identify current AI products and services on the market and their potential
applications
analyze companies at the fore-front of the AI market and those expected to
enter soon
analyze current and emerging international markets for AI technology
clarify the business growth opportunities and threats associated with AI
technology
provide an understanding of the potential impact Artificial Intelligence
will have on business
identify promising new frontiers in AI research with applications to the
commercial and military sectors
analyze software and hardware needs for emerging AI markets and assess the
impacts on U.S. business
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Tuesday Morning, 8:00 - 9:45 AM
I. Introduction
Opening Remarks
Creating Computers that Think
Emerging International AI Markets
II. Assessment of AI Opportunities
Expert Systems
Movement in Space
Vision
Natural Language Comprehension
Learning
Tuesday Morning, 10:15 - 12:00 AM
III. Analyses of AI Products and Services
Current/Future Software Packages
Stand-Alone AI Hardware
AI in Personal Computers
Embedded AI Systems
Knowledge Expert Services
IV. Assessment of Competitive Issues
Strategic Computing/Defense Initiatives
New Japanese MITI-ICOT Perspectives
Western European Consortia
Emerging Eastern Bloc Cooperation
Established AI Firms
Emerging AI Ventures
Joint Ventures and R&D Partnerships
Mergers and Acquisitions
Tuesday Lunch, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
IV. Strategic Risks and Constraints
Financial Risks
Social/Legal Risks
Technological Constraints
Market Constraints
Tuesday Afternoon, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
VI. Analyses of End-User Applications
Direct Military Applications
Software Engineering Applications
Non-Military Government Applications
Commercial Applications
Tuesday Afternoon, 3:45 - 5:00 PM
VII. Analyses of Global Trends
Fifth-Generation Machine Architectures
Emerging Fourth-Generation Languages
Other Major Technological Thrusts
Near-Real Time Systems
Economic impact of International AI Markets
Growth of AI products and services
WORKSHOP LEADERS
T. S. Hermann, Ph.D., President of American Computer Technologies,
Inc., has served as the Manager, Plans and Programs at Burroughs' Paoli
Research Center; Director of R&D at Analytics, Inc.; Sr. VP Technology of Sun
Company; President of Franklin Research Center; and President of Mellon
Institute, Carnegie-Mellon University.
Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D., Director, Computer Engineering Center, Carnegie
Mellon University.
Lewis J. Petrovic, Ph.D., President, Resource Engineering, Inc.
B.K. Wesley Copeland, MBA, President, International Science &
Technology
G. Richard Patton, Ph.D., Ex.VP, Resource Assessment, Inc., and Faculty
Member, Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPACTS forum has been established primarily
to address the needs of business persons who are interested in or are
responsible for planning, marketing and manufacturing.
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR ISSUES?
This workshop will assess major AI product opportunities, explore fundamental
trends and market concepts of Artificial Intelligence and will go beyond
conventional strategic assertions within an International business context.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
THE WORKSHOP will answer the hard business questions of Artificial
Intelligence. Participants will learn of the emerging AI business growth
opportunities; become aware of the key players and their product strategies;
analyze the growing international markets and potential competitors; acquire
forecasts of important technological impacts and thrusts; and will scutinize
the constraints and risks of the AI products.
For Information call Carol Ward, A.C.T., Inc. (215) 687-4015.