EFH18: STEM Festival & Career Fair (Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence)

Looking for events to motivate your students or your own children about cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other STEM fields?  How would you like a job or contracting opportunity with an energy, finance, or health company or government agency?  Are you interested in networking with leaders in governent, business, and education?

If so, join Congressman Bobby Scott (U.S. House Education & Workforce Committee) and Congressman Hank Johnson (U.S. House Internet Subcommittee) along with dozens of other leading STEM voices for a full day of networking, learning, and fun!  

Check out our confirmed guests and preliminary agenda below. Don't miss out this unique opportunity coinciding with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference (CBCF ALC).  Register today!  

What: EFH18 --- Energy, Finance, and Health STEM Fest & Career Fair 2018

When: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Time: 9am - 9pm

Where: Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Theme: Expanding the Ranks and Diversity of our Nation's Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, Autonomous Vehicle, and Drone Transport Workforce

EFH18 SCHEDULE

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Registration, Light Breakfast Refreshments

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM - STEM Stars Forum - Hear panel of leading figures in STEM share their intimate stories of success, overcoming bias and other challenges, and their vision for 2020 and beyond.

Confirmed speakers (to date):

• Dr. Arthur Burnett, Jr. - Contributor to invention of Viagra and Principal Surgeon in First Successful Penile Transplant

• Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr. - Founder & CEO, National African American Drug Policy Coalition

• Sarah-Elizabeth Langford Reed - VP of Government and Corporate Technology, Two One Technology 

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM - Networking with Exhibitors and Panelists

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Student Social Justice Hackathon---The Hack-Race-Athon (TM)

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - Educators & Employers Town Hall - Take part in a timely dialouge between employers and educators about strategies to better prepare students of all ages for jobs in building and protecting our nation's energy, financial services, and health infrastructures.

Confirmed speakers (to date):

• Dr. Leonard Haynes -Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of the US Department of Education & Former Executive Director of the White House HBCU Initiative

• Elizabeth Davis - President, Washington Teachers Union

• Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes - Director, DC Department of Employment Services

11:15 AM - 11:30 PM - Networking with Exhibitors and Panelists

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM - The Future of Work: Preparing for the Workerless Economy By Boosting Training in Autonomous Vehichles, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Health Informatics and Drones

Confirmed speakers (to date):

• Congressman Bobby Scott - Ranking Member, U.S. House Education & Workforce Committee

• Melinda Bolling, Esq. - District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

12:15 PM - 12:45PM - Meet & Greet with Members of Congress/Networking with Exhibitors and Panelists

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM - Congressional Power Lunch & Hackathon Awards Presentation, Theme: Hacking the Pre-School to Prison Pipeline

Confirmed speakers (to date):

• Congressman Hank Johnson - Ranking Member, U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Internet Subcommittee  

• Hon. Phil Mendelson - District of Columbia Council Chairman

• Aisha Braveboy - Democratic Nominee for Prince George's County State's Attorney

• Arthur Sidney - Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Hank Johnson

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM - Networking with Exhibitors and Panelists

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM - Energy Leaders Forum: Workforce and Suppliers Required to Build, Safeguard Region/Nation's Energy Infrastructure

Confirmed speakers (to date):

• Maurice Smith - Consumer Services Director - District of Columbia Public Service Commission

• Sheryl Dove - Operations Manager & Workforce Development, District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility

• Dori Ramsey - Chief Talent Officer, Washington Gas & Light 

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Networking with Exhibitors and Panelists

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Cybersecurity, Cryptocurrency Workforce Required to Protect Nation’s Financial Services

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM - Networking with Exhibitors and Panelists

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM - Health Leaders Forum: Preparing Students to Protect Patient Data, Medical Devices, Hospitals from Cyber Attacks: Hear conversation with leading health industry experts review recent cyber attacks targeting patient data, medical devices, and hospitals and what training and other resources health workers need to better combat them and prevent harms to patients, particularly vulnerable children, elderly, and the poor.

Confirmed speakers (to date):

• Tonya Kinlow - VP of Government Relations, Children's National Health System 

• Clifford Barnes - Managing Atty., Health Law Practice, Epstein Becker & Green

• Rawle Andrews - Regional Vice President, AARP

• Laverne Largie - Chairwoman, National Bar Association, Health Law Section

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Networking with Exhibitors and Panelists

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Time for Travel to NASDAQ DC Offices for Debate & Networking Reception (1100 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 310 East Tower, Washington, DC, 20005, USA)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - STEM Debate: How Can we Best Promote Education; Innovation, & Diversity with Inivted Guests Governor of Maryland and Ben Jealous (or representatives)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Networking Reception & Venture Competition Awards Presentation (with Dinner) Hosted by NASDAQ DC Featuring Congressional Remarks