CES Tech Talk

Drones can save lives, deliver packages and even collect whale snot (yes, you read that right) for analysis. Today we talk to DJI, a globally known innovator in the drone sector, about drone's potential and the Federal Aviation Administration about what their approach is to bringing to life the benefits of drones.

Guests: 

• Dan Elwell, Acting Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
• Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs, DJI

Every company is a tech company, or at least needs to be. Today two major exhibitors from two diverse sectors — agriculture and health and beauty — join us. Both are longtime brands who see the benefits of driving technology.

Guests: 

• John Teeple, Director, Advanced Technology, John Deere
• Guive Balooch, Global Vice President of L'Oreal Technology Incubator, L'Oreal

Not only are our homes becoming energy efficient; they are also easier than ever for us to use. Our guests dive into how 5G, AI, voice activation and more are helping manufacturers develop the tech that is powering our homes.

GUESTS:

• Matt Swatsky, Vice President-Residential Mid-Market Business, Lutron
• Chris Turkstra, Director of Product Management for Google Assistant, Google

One of the most exciting sectors of the artificial intelligence industry is robotics. Discussing the future for robotics and how it will improve our lives, we talk to a new company and an established organization about what to expect for the robotic industry, particularly applications in our homes.

GUESTS:

• Steve Ewell, Executive Director, CTA Foundation
• Andy Miller, SVP of Innovation and Product Development, AARP
• Jill Nguyen, Head of Partnerships and Growth, OhmniLabs

Hear from two CEOs in the tech space about how they are using their diverse backgrounds to shape and improve the industry. Carolyn Rodz of Alice talks about how her company democratizes opportunities for entrepreneurs, and Elizabeth Vilchis discusses how her engineering background and startup experience helped her create latinoTech.

GUESTS:

• Carolyn Rodz, CEO & Founder, Alice
• Elizabeth Vilchis, CEO & Founder, latinoTech
• Guest Host: Tiffany Moore, Senior Vice President, Political & Industry Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

C Space is a destination at CES for all disruptive trends that are changing the future of entertainment. This week we focus on a section that is critical to how we view content: streaming. Our guests include a pioneer in the streaming music sector and a new disruptor in video streaming.

GUESTS:

• Jeff Shultz, Chief Business Officer, Pluto TV
• Alex White, Head of Next Big Sound and Curation Programming, Pandora

Guests from Intel and the Smart Cities Council dive deep into how smart cities from 5G to AI - can help improve our lives.

GUESTS:

• Sameer Sharma, Global General Manager IoT (New Markets, Sart Cities, Intelligent Transportation
• Jason Nelson, Executive Director, Partnership Engagement at Smart Cities Council

CES is where you will find the intersection of professional athletes and sports technology. Our two guests, the partner and CEO of HYPE Sports Innovation and a professor of sports management from George Washington University, talk about eSports, immersive fan experiences, the quantified athlete, technology for sports venues and more.

GUESTS:

• Dr. Lisa Neirotti, Professor of Sports Management, George Washington University
• Dr. Ilan Hadar, Partner and CEO, HYPE Sports Innovation

Did you know that companies adopting artificial intelligence technology report higher profit margins? Top brands talk about their AI initiatives, ranging from biometrics to predicative analytics to the future of transportation. We also talk about how consumers are getting more familiar with AI too (hint: smart speakers play a role).

GUESTS: 

• Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, CMO, IBM Watson AI
• Julie Choi, Global Head, Intel AI Marketing
• Amish Parashar, Partner & Director of Strategic Business Development, Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley, Inc.

Sponsored by Bell

Bonus episode! Learn what you get when you add up self-driving vehicles, drones and the sharing economy. 

Guests:

Michael Thacker, EVP of Technology and Innovation, Bell

Mark Moore, Engineering Director of Aviation, Uber

Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Safran Helicopter Engines Vice President, Hybrid Propulsion System Program