CIC Edmonton Speaker Event: Cold War 2.0:  AI, Technology & Geopolitics

CIC Edmonton Speaker Event: Cold War 2.0: AI, Technology & Geopolitics

Presentation on the complex dynamics of contemporary global politics, AI, & technology with renowned lawyer, expert, and author Georg Takach

By Canadian International Council and UAlberta North

Date and time

Friday, June 14 · 5 - 6pm MDT

Location

Audreys Books Ltd

10702 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3J5 Canada

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About this event

  • 1 hour

Join CIC Edmonton as we welcome renowned author and expert George S. Takach, who will be speaking about his latest book, ‘Cold War 2.0’ which contains meticulously researched insights that shed light on the geopolitical challenges of our time.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the complex dynamics of contemporary global politics with the author himself! Presentation followed by Q&A discussion.


About the book:

Cold War 2.0 – Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America scrutinizes the role of artificial intelligence, military coordination, missile defense systems, advanced semiconductor chips, quantum computers, and bio-engineering in shaping the conflict between democracy and autocracy, and explores how Western democracies can navigate these challenges to ultimately triumph.


About the Author:

George S. Takach holds a bachelor’s degree in history, political economy, and philosophy from the University of Toronto; a graduate degree from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University; and a law degree from the University of Toronto. For forty years, he practiced technology law at McCarthy Tétrault, one of Canada’s premier law firms. He has written three books on technology law/tech commercial subjects. This is his first book for a general audience.


Event details:

When: Friday, June 14, 2024

What time: 5PM to 6PM

Where: Audrey's Books (10702 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 3J5)

Cost: free

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The CIC-Edmonton Branch is one of the Canadian International Council’s 15 volunteer-run Branches, which, together, hold over 100 events nationally on a wide variety of topics that can range in format from casual Politics at the Pub discussions to expert panels and formal conferences.With the CIC’s objectives in mind, the mission of the Edmonton Branch is to be a leading organization that promotes awareness of Canada’s foreign relations in Edmonton by fostering and supporting a diverse, knowledgeable and engaged international affairs community. The mandate of the branch is to provide an independent and non-partisan forum for open and thought-provoking dialogue for our local membership, academia, the business community and the general public.Since re-founding in 2009, the CIC-Edmonton Branch has hosted or co-hosted numerous events, with notable guests including a former Deputy Prime Minister, Alberta’s Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, private sector energy experts, Ambassadors and foreign diplomats. Events have ranged in format from pub nights, panel presentations, roundtable discussions, exhibits, and speed networking sessions.

The Branch is continuously striving to expand its membership base and raise its profile. Please feel free to contact us at the email listed above, or follow us on social media. Thank you for your time, and we hope to see you at future events!

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