[net.ai] Artificial Intelligence Forum

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.

ted@burdvax.UUCP (Ted Hermann) (03/26/86)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPACTS 


            WORKSHOP


            PRESENTED


                BY


  AMERICAN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


          June 4-6, 1986


        FAA Technical Center
   Atlantic City Airpot. New Jersey


    American Computer Technologies, Inc.
      237 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 255
          Devon, PA 19333


For Information call Carol Ward, A.C.T., Inc. (215) 687-4148 or write to above
address.


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 TOPICS:


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

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

IV. Strategic Risks and Constraints

Financial Risks 
Social/Legal Risks
Technological Constraints
Market Constraints

VI. Analyses of End-User Applications

Direct Military Applications
Software Engineering Applications
Non-Military Government Applications
Commercial Applications 

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 workshop has been established primarily 
to address the needs of business persons who are interested in or are 
responsible for Governmental Program 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) 687-4148 or write to above
address.