Welcome to CrossRoads 2016 – our thought leadership conference that brings together researchers, innovators, practitioners and influencers to explore how to best expand access to high quality education in computer science, coding and Making, with a particular focus on equity and inclusion. This year, CrossRoads will be held at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, from April 27- 29, 2016.
We all share the same goals – using effective education as a driver for greater diversity, faster economic growth and better preparation for 21st century careers.
Through a combination of engaging keynotes, discussions and peer-learning opportunities, CrossRoads will help you learn more about the diverse initiatives in this area, what is working and what is not. We will deliberate, discuss and debate on how this is currently being done, what remains to be achieved and how to accelerate the pace of change.
Infosys Foundation USA looks forward to welcoming you to San Francisco and CrossRoads 2016.
Venue
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California, 94102, USA
Email: Sfofh.hotel@hilton.com
Hotel Main: (415) 771-1400
Agenda
CrossRoads by Infosys Foundation USA hosts some of the most distinguished visionaries, thought leaders and innovators from the field of computer science and Maker education. They will bring into play ideas, thoughts, insights and concepts that will help us move ever closer to exciting possibilities, ideas and the hope of a rewarding future for all our children.
Read moreKeynote Speakers
Adam Savage
MakerSavage Industries
Al Gore
Former Vice PresidentUnited States
Alan Kay
Computer Scientist and VisionaryViewpoints Research Institute
Aoying Zhou
Professor of Computer ScienceEast China Normal University
Bran Ferren
Co-Founder and Chief Creative OfficerApplied Minds
Charles Best
Founder and CEODonorsChoose.org
Daphne Koller
President and Co-FounderCoursera
Hiroshi Ishii
Jerome B. Wiesner Professor of Media Arts and SciencesMIT Media Lab
Hugh Herr
Associate Professor and Head of Biomechatronics Research GroupMIT Media Lab
Jan Cuny
Program Director for Computing EducationNational Science Foundation
John Etchemendy
Provost and ProfessorStanford University
Kumar Garg
Assistant DirectorWhite House Office and Science Technology Policy
Vandana Sikka
ChairpersonInfosys Foundation USA
Vishal Sikka
Chief Executive OfficerInfosys
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A. R. Rahman
Carlos Santana
Contact Us
If you have questions or need help with any part of your registration details our contact information is listed below.
CrossRoads 2016 Headquarters
Email: crossroads.us@aimia.com
Toll free: (800) 719-1484, option #1
Direct: (763) 447-3784, option #1
Hours: Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 Central Time
Hotel Assistance – Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Email: Sfofh.hotel@hilton.com
Hotel Main: (415) 771-1400
Address: 333 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, California, 94102
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