A new coalition will work to change the status quo among U.S. patent holders, who are largely white males, and introduce more diversity in inventing and patenting, according to an announcement shared exclusively with Axios.
Qualcomm’s premium hosted event is bringing the ecosystem together to showcase 5G technologies that are on the forefront of innovation for today’s needs and tomorrow’s future.
Day 1 Agenda: 5G Summit 2020
5G Summit Keynote
We’ve seen a huge leap forward in the global understanding of the role technology plays in our lives. Increasingly, people are recognizing the benefits; what would have taken 5, maybe 10, years has taken months.
Qualcomm’s premium hosted event is bringing the ecosystem together to showcase 5G technologies that are on the forefront of innovation for today’s needs and tomorrow’s future.
President Cristiano Amon will kick off the event with his opening keynote — a presentation filled with industry updates on 5G momentum as well as guest appearances from technology leaders across the globe.
These two days will be packed with leading trends in 5G innovation that you won't want to miss!
It’s one of the many lessons we’re learning during this unprecedented time. It’s critical to our ability to work, learn, entertain ourselves, and even receive medical care. It has also become a lifeline for many, allowing us to bridge the distance and keep in touch with family, friends, and colleagues.
Association of American Universities, AnitaB, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Qualcomm & Other Groups Committed to Raising Awareness & Finding Solutions to the Issue
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Today, leading universities, nonprofits, corporations, and other stakeholders announced the launch of Invent Together, a new campaign working to close the patent diversity gap among traditionally underrepresented inventors. Supporters – including the Association of American Universities, AnitaB, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, and Qualcomm – are committed to helping diverse inventors take part in the innovation economy
The shortlist for Reuters Events 11th Responsible Business Awards has been announced. The winners will be revealed and celebrated on 8-9 October, during a virtual broadcast to a global audience of over 5,000 senior business executives.
By Sanjeet Pandit, Head of Smart Cities at Qualcomm
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By 2050, some 68 percent of the world population will live in urban environments, according to the UN. To help address the needs of growing urban populations, cities are going to need to get “smarter” with infrastructure, energy, transportation, and buildings.
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” – Albert Einstein.
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Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, and every day, we celebrate this critical and essential profession. Held annually on October 5th since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. To the millions of teachers around the world who work tirelessly for the growth of future generations, we thank you!
Qualcomm Incorporated sponsors museum’s transition to virtual education
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SAN DIEGO, October 5, 2020 /3BL Media/ – The USS Midway Museum is creating distance-learning versions of its popular social studies, STEAM student tour, thermal energy lesson. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the ability to conduct in-person student visits to the ship, the museum’s education staff is now taking Midway’s STEM education onboard field trip curriculum virtual.
Every summer, kids who attend Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab STEM summer camps explore IoT, robotics, and coding, creating their own inventions to express themselves and solve problems for their communities. While distanced learning made this year’s camps a little different, it also enabled more students than ever to participate.
