If Conference is returning to NYC on May 18. The conference showcases the latest innovations from Japanese startups and teams based in NYC. If Conference 2017, in its second year, brings together notable speakers and innovators who are influenced by Japan and place a premium on design and social innovation.There will be inspirational talks, business… Continue reading IF Conference Returns to NYC
Month: April 2017
Upcoming Future-M Conference in New York
New York International, together with the Daimler CASE leadership team, is organizing a series of roundtable discussions on the future of urban development and mobility on May 2-5 in New York City. The goal is to explore key trends and innovation in urban development and mobility through rapidly changing times.Like our recent Future-C Conference, It will… Continue reading Upcoming Future-M Conference in New York
How VR is Bringing Journalism to Life
The demand for VR experiences is rapidly growing, and some news organizations have already begun to experiment in the space. The New YorkTimes, who were involved in our Future-C conference, have launched their free app (NYT VR) where users can watch news stories from around the world in VR format.Caleb Garling of Wired suggests VR in journalism… Continue reading How VR is Bringing Journalism to Life
The AI Boom: is it Legit, or Just Hype?
Last summer, NYU Tandon and ff Venture Capital announced the launch of their jointly run artificial intelligence incubator, AI NexusLab. The incubator is currently accepting applications for its next program, which begins in July. The deadline to apply is May 3.The incubator’s inaugural class of five startups took to the stage this week at NYU as part of the AI Summit. You can… Continue reading The AI Boom: is it Legit, or Just Hype?
3D Printed Planes, Shoes, & Everything Else
3D printing has been a growing trend in New York over the past five years. MakerBot, Shapeways, and BigRep are all based here. The technology has mostly been used for customized low-batch jobs, until now. Just this week, two new partnerships were announced suggesting 3D printing could disrupt traditional mass production and usher in the new era of “Mass Customization.“Boeing has hired… Continue reading 3D Printed Planes, Shoes, & Everything Else