Man and Machine: Digital Transformation in the 150 Years of Johns Hopkins

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Join the Office of Alumni Relations Lifelong Learning and Alumni in Technology for a dynamic and thought-provoking panel event celebrating Johns Hopkins University's Sesquicentennial Anniversary and its legacy of innovation and leadership at the intersection of humanity and technology.

Please attend the event by using the Hopkins at Home link.

"Man and Machine: Digital Transformation in the 150 Years of Johns Hopkins," moderated by Charles Johnson-Bey, Engr '89, brings together a distinguished group of digital-transformation experts, engineers, change agents, and communications leaders including Alex Sharpe, Engr '95; Capt. Bill Kirst, A&S '00; Kate Sperber, A&S '95; and Efrem Epstein, A&S '90, as they explore the evolution of the digital age and how Johns Hopkins has shaped and been shaped by it.

Reflecting on the university's pioneering contributions, the panel will trace the arc of digital transformation from its early foundations to today's rapidly shifting landscape. The panelists will examine the milestones and leaders that have defined Johns Hopkins' role in artificial intelligence, digital advances, computational research, data-driven discovery, and the integration of emerging technologies across disciplines. They will also illuminate the current state of digital transformation, highlighting how AI, automation, and digital infrastructure are reshaping the world.

The panel will offer forward-thinking perspectives on the next era of human and machine partnership. What will digital transformation look like in the coming decades? How will institutions like Johns Hopkins continue to influence innovation, ethics, and societal impact? Attendees will gain insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead and how Johns Hopkins' enduring spirit of discovery will continue to propel progress.

Whether you are a technologist, strategist, communicator, or simply curious about the evolving relationship between people and technology, this event is an inspiring conversation that honors the past, elevates the present, and envisions a bold digital future.

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