The IAMA Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, featuring three impactful presentations, each addressing critical issues at the intersection of law, technology, and science. Attendees also can earn 3 CPE credits and have the opportunity to network with peers.

Murder of Ahmaud Arbery: Investigative Strategy and Judicial Outcomes

Speaker: FBI Special Agent Skylar Barnes

FBI Special Agent Skylar Barnes will provide a detailed overview of the federal civil rights investigation into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. The presentation emphasized the FBI’s role in protecting civil liberties and outlined the investigative strategies and judicial outcomes of this pivotal case.

AI Strategic Insights into AI Risk Management

Speaker: Chris Sullivan, IAMA Board, IAMA Financial Services Sector Chief, VoSec GM

Chris Sullivan will discuss the risks associated with the rapid advancement of AI, covering cyber, regulatory, and reputational challenges. The session will review the importance of understanding AI fundamentals, current regulatory frameworks, and practical risk management strategies for extending governance practices.

Safeguarding Science: Addressing the Convergence of Emerging Technologies

Speaker: Edward You, Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI’s National Counterintelligence Task Force (NCITF)

Edward You will review the security challenges posed by the convergence of emerging technologies like AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing. His talk emphasized the need for innovative approaches to risk management that secure both national and international scientific advancements.

Conclusion

This meeting offers valuable insights into critical contemporary issues, from civil rights to AI risk management and emerging technology security. The IAMA Chapter continues to provide a platform for discussing and addressing the pressing challenges of our time. Attendees will also benefit from earning 3 CPE credits and the chance to network with peers in their field.

Networking Reception

We are pleased to announce that WWT will be hosting a networking reception immediately after the meeting.

The reception will take place just across the parking lot at:

Rose and Crown Tavern
1935 Powers Ferry Rd 2nd Floor,
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 404-609-0696

We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details: 

Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM EDT
Location: Scientific Research Corporation, 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

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