Masterclass
Artificial Intelligence
October 16, 2024
1 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET
Virtual
Artificial intelligence is developing at an astonishing pace. As the potential for AI to disrupt industries and the economy grows, what does it mean for public affairs? In this Masterclass, you’ll acquire an understanding of the basics of this technology and its significance before exploring its potential impact on the profession.
This event is part of our four part Masterclass Series. You can learn more and register for the full series here.
1:00 – 4:15 p.m.
(15-minute break included)
Artificial intelligence is developing at an astonishing pace. It is crucial for public affairs practitioners to understand the basics of this technology and its growing significance in our lives and work. This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence including how computing has evolved, supervised and unsupervised machine learning and its applications and how it will begin to revolutionize business and revenue.
Drew Calcagno
Principal, Product Operations
Google Research & AI
Drew Calcagno is a principal at Google Research, focusing on product operations and societal research science for the company’s R&D efforts in various forms of artificial intelligence, computing paradigms, and more. He’s a former government official and naval officer, having served non-politically at the White House, at the Pentagon, and on a forward-deployed warship. At those posts, he wrote artificial intelligence policy for the Chief Technology Officer of the United States and managed machine learning programs for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence. Calcagno graduated from the University of Oxford as a Rotary Scholar, the University of London – SOAS as a Fulbright Scholar, the US Naval Academy with distinction.
Join us from anywhere! The masterclasses will be conducted virtually and will run for 3 hours and fifteen minutes. In some classes, we will use Zoom breakout capabilities to facilitate interactive group exercises. A recording will be made available to registrants for three weeks following the masterclass.
The masterclass curriculum is developed for public affairs executives and senior leaders. Topics are chosen based on input from the Public Affairs Council Board Programs Committee.
This Masterclass is eligible for 3 Core credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
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Members: $799
Nonmembers: $969
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Can’t attend the live event?
- Recordings will be made available to registrants for three weeks following the masterclass
- Registrants also have the option to transfer their registration to a colleague for no charge
** As a Signature Event, this program is not included in Membership Plus.
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.
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Kristin Brackemyre
Senior Director, Public Affairs Practice
202-787-5969 | [email protected]