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Stanford
Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR)

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Event Details:

Friday, October 25, 2013
10:15am - 3:50pm PDT

Big Data is sweeping business and government.  Those with "data skills" are highly sought after job applicants.  Some view Big Data as the next big job and productivity generator for the U.S. economy.

At the same time, big data presents a confusing and worrisome challenge.   Whether its Big Brother (such as the NSA) or "Little Brother (such as your cell phone company), many are worried about how big data tracks and predicts our every movement.

Come hear, debate, and meet some of the world experts on the impact of big data on our economy.  What does it mean for you, your career, and our lives?

Schedule

Friday, October 25, 2013

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    Session I: Success, Surprises, and Secrets

    Andreas Weigend: Stanford, former Chief Scientist Amazon

    Steven Baker: Best-selling Big Data author - The Numerati

    Brian Naughton:  Founding Scientist, 23 and Me

    Gary Tanaka: CEO, Bay Sensors

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    Session II: Living With Big Data

    Aleecia McDonald: Stanford Law, Director of Privacy

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    Session III: The Big Data Economy

    Michael Chui:  Principal, McKinsey Global Institute, "Big Data's Impact on the Economy"

    Hal Varian:  Chief Economist, Google, "Beyond Big Data"

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    Session IV: Big Data Skills and Opportunities

    Scott Setrakian, co-founder, Managing Director, APT

    Ari Gesher, Senior Engineer and Engineering Ambassador, Palantir Technologies

    Andrew Adelmann, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service

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    Session V: How Big Data Changes Economics

    Jon Levin:  Chair, Stanford Economics

    Susan Athey:  Stanford GSB, Chief Economist Microsoft

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