The Michigan chapter of the User Experience Professionals Association (Michigan UXPA) is launching their first event with special guest Pam Pavliscak, speaking about our emotional relationship with our Internet things.
On July 10, 2017, Pavliscak will discuss our emotional interactions with technology, how our technology knows what we do, but currently doesn’t understand how we feel.
In the future, that will change as emotion-sensing technology evolves toward reality. As designers, how can we prepare for that?
In her talk, Pavliscak will discuss:
- Where emotion-sensing technology is now
- How we can prepare to design technology for emotion; how we can create more empathetic artificial intelligence (AI)
- What to expect in the next generation of AI
From the event description:
What will it be like when our Internet things know how we feel? Let’s invent emotional machines for the human future we want.
Event Details
The event will be held at the School of Information at the University of Michigan in North Quad (map and directions) in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 10, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Pre-registration is required, cost is $10.00.
Networking and snacks (food and soft drinks/water) will be available from 6:30pm to 7:00pm; the presentation begins at 7:00pm.
After Q & A, there will be time to discuss the future of Michigan UXPA.
Parking is available at nearby parking structures; you’ll also find street parking in and around campus.
About Pam Pavliscak
Pamela Pavliscak is founder of Change Sciences, where she leads strategy and design. She’s a design researcher and data scientist specializing in emotionally intelligent technology. Her clients include IKEA, TIAA, Chase, Virgin, and TIAA.
Pavliscak teaches at The Pratt Institute School of Information in New York City. Her latest book, Designing for Happiness (early release chapters available on O’Reilly Media, is expected to be released in fall 2017.
About Michigan UXPA
Formed as the Michigan Usability Professionals Association (Michigan UPA) over 15 years ago, our local user experience group has reorganized as Michigan UXPA to offer workshops, sessions, and gatherings for user experience professionals and students in Michigan.
As a former Michigan UPA officer, I’m excited to be part of the group helping to relaunch and get the word out about our work and upcoming events.
Summary
I’m thrilled that Pam is coming to Ann Arbor to speak at the first Michigan UXPA event. Can’t wait for her talk!
I met Pam online (on Twitter, of course!) in 2015 when I attended and live-tweeted her O’Reilly Media webinar, Data-Informed Design.
We chatted about UX and and the University of Michigan, where we’re both alumni. And briefly talked about her giving a talk in our area.
When Pam contacted me earlier this year about speaking, I suggested her talk would be the perfect event for the Michigan UXPA launch. I was happy when she agreed!
Hope to see you on July 10! Don’t forget to register, seats are limited.
