{"id":1189,"date":"2021-04-26T15:30:57","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T15:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jenniferkwentoh.com\/?page_id=1189"},"modified":"2022-05-18T06:58:23","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T06:58:23","slug":"conference-presentations-meetups-webinars-and-talks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jenniferkwentoh.com\/conference-presentations-meetups-webinars-and-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preserving Cultural Heritage using Technology | Jennifer Kwentoh Anionwu | TEDxUgwunobamkpaRd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"J3WwjCiOAJg\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Preserving Cultural Heritage using Technology | Jennifer Kwentoh Anionwu | TEDxUgwunobamkpaRd\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J3WwjCiOAJg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using her grandmother\u2019s storytelling techniques to infuse culture with friction she talked about how we can do the same using cutting-edge technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jennifer talked about different ways to preserve our intangible cultural heritage which includes the aid of spatial realities such as VR-Visual reality or AR-Augmented reality devices and the use of Artificial intelligence and machine learning which will help with infusing our culture in our present reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Building a Natural Language Processing that understands Onitsha dialects or other Igbo dialects and follows voice commands, which will be very helpful in preserving native languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She emphasized that cultural heritage doesn\u2019t change but the way we preserve them should evolve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBPQ2NIN3piMDVKWVdRa3BDWXRGLTV2cEpwd3xBQ3Jtc0tuMXRrMTJzYkVMTWxjSzZvWG9NWlNWMy03UEc0S3ljVlBWaUtqaGFBQ3dpRHBwTGphNzNxNG1sdDkyU3hBbk1ZR1UzSkpHQ2Q2cUtHMVVyV1pYMHU2eF9sdFg5aWtLSW84c2prYW9fZ2FxQzdSSGlaOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ted.com%2Ftedx&amp;v=J3WwjCiOAJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ted.com\/tedx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTS &amp; TECH II: AI &amp; Arts in Africa, from an AI for Africans to an African AI | WEBINAR | BOZAR &#8211; 22nd April, 2021 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"suh4Iz2qqDI\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ARTS &amp; TECH II: AI &amp; Arts in Africa, from an Ai for Africans to an African AI | WEBINAR | BOZAR\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/suh4Iz2qqDI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was honored to join in a panel discussion on AI &amp; Arts in Africa, from an AI for Africans to an African AI organized by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bozar\/\">BOZAR<\/a>&nbsp;LAB and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/gluon-bxl\/\">GLUON BXL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Africa as a continent has a vibrant scene of communities and start-ups. Faced with challenges specific to the continent, for example lacking data to train the machines, African data scientists develop with ingenuity new approaches to develop AI.<br>And how do artists react to these societal changes? How do they also contribute to innovation in society, through artistic exploration and their critical eye?&#8221; by <strong>Ayoko Mensah<\/strong> &#8211;<em>Artistic Programmer chez BOZAR &amp; Cultural Expert<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The webinar was targeted to give more visibility to reflections and discussions at the crossing borders of arts, artificial intelligence, and green deal challenges in different African countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The speakers presented a mapping of the state of the latest developments of AI in Africa today and discussed opportunities for the future of African tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Webinar was a beautiful blend of scientists and artists, sharing different views and perspectives for a common goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guest speakers:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAGpNxABMpgpho4u2xZ0SpqJvlLZqpcEqns\">Sedjro MENSAH<\/a>, Innovation strategy consulting<br>Manthia Diawara, Writer, and Filmmaker<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAjdNxIBJ6Nsro4h5lqKPPZTehc325_ASv0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emo de Medeiros<\/a>, Artist<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAjZT8wBFTrYO8_x_--wAMK1xsFopua7qhc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diy\u00e9 Dia, PhD<\/a>, Data Scientist and AI Entrepreneur<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAABIQxm8BHGl9YBTeZIBzSbvq3ke3h1vpRDM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jennifer C. Kwentoh-Anionwu<\/a>, AI\/ML Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=ai&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6790773278228197376\">#AI<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=africaninnovation&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6790773278228197376\">#AfricanInnovation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=africaisthefuture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6790773278228197376\">#africaisthefuture<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=aiandarts&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6790773278228197376\">#AIandArts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DevFest Lagos &#8211; The Quirky World of GANs &#8211; Generative Adversarial Networks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"lSqyIrVk_dU\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DevFest Lagos - The Quirky World of GANs - Jennifer C. 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