March 24th: COVID-19 Resiliency Roundtable
As COVID-19 spreads around the world in parallel with general uncertainty, are you wondering what the lasting impact this pandemic will be on our communities, our work, and our lives?
The WXR Fund is hosting a roundtable discussion on the coronavirus pandemic that will take place in VR on Mozilla Hubs— no matter where you are in the world, you can join. A web stream will available, so no headset required.
WXR has assembled a multidisciplinary group of experts, ranging from global health to emerging tech to public policy, to educate and inform you on topics surrounding COVID-19. The roundtable will be a conversational format, and you’ll get the chance to ask questions via chat.
A summary video of the event is available here.
Key Themes:
Responding to Emerging Infectious Diseases
Protecting Vulnerable Populations
Future of Work & Community
Time: March 24th, 10-11 am PST
Featured Guests:
Anita Zaidi, Director of Vaccine Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Keith Klugman, Director of Pneumonia Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Celine Tien, CEO & Founder, Flowly
Carrie Shaw, CEO & Founder, Embodied Labs
Nikoosh Carlo, President, CNC North Consulting
Liv Erickson, Technology Fellow, Aspen Institute; Product Manager, Mozilla
Chris Teitzel, CEO & Founder, Lockr.io; Data Privacy & Integrity Advisory Committee Member, Dept. of Homeland Security
Niko Chauls, VR/AR Partnerships & Product Innovation, Verizon
Levi Sumagaysay, Silcon Valley Reporter, Protocol