Avast Attends Viva Technology 2019 in Paris | Avast

by Avast Blog on May 14, 2019

We are excited to be at this year’s Viva Technology, a global meeting of leaders and startups being held May 16-18 this week at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. If you missed us at MWC in Barcelona last February, here’s another chance to meet our cyber experts and discover what the future holds for cybersecurity and protection.

Avast CEO Vince Steckler will address current threats to the connected home and the brand new Avast security solutions developed to fight them. He will be joined by Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov and Professor Noel Sharkey for a lively discussion on the responsible utilization of artificial intelligence.

Throughout the convention, you’ll find us at the Avast booth (M17, Hall 1) and the following events:

Balancing Privacy and Convenience in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) Era

Who: Avast CEO Vince Steckler and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov

When: Thursday, May 16th, 12:30pm-1:00pm

Where: Stage-X

Topic: Vince and Garry will address new challenges posed by connected homes and

smart technologies. They will discuss the role and responsibility of the industry

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in terms of technological security and personal privacy, highlighting the specific

fragility of security in French homes.

Press Conference

Who: Avast CEO Vince Steckler and Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov

When: Thursday, May 16th, 4:00pm-5:00pm

Where: Avast Stand M17, Hall 1

Topic: Vince and Garry take questions from journalists on privacy and convenience in

the era of AI and IoT.

The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in our Connected World

Who: Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov and Professor of AI & Robotics

Noel Sharkey

When: Friday, May 17th, 4:30pm

Where: Stage One

Topic: How can individuals, businesses, and governments make the most of smart

technologies while minimizing risks? AI will continue to spread in significant and

unpredictable ways, creating ethical, legal, and financial challenges at the

same time. Is the industry advancing too quickly to address issues of

responsibility and accountability?

Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov vs. 10 Players

Who: Avast Security Ambassador Garry Kasparov takes on 10 brave souls at once

When: Friday, May 17th, 12:00pm

Where: Arena Stage

Topic: See the world’s most famous chess master battle 10 players at once in an

unforgettable grand match. Garry will participate in two consecutive grand

matches of about 60 minutes each.

Viva Technology is open to industry professionals only on Thursday and Friday, and to the public on Saturday. Our team looks forward to meeting you and discussing all these exciting topics in more depth.

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