COVID-19 and the pivot to virtual events – The IIDB experience with Cyber Science 2020

dotlab radio  By dotLAB Radio

The Irish Institute of Digital Business recently hosted the IEEE Cyber Science 2020 conference as a fully virtual event over five days. In this episode of dotLAB Radio, we’re joined by conference organisers Dr Cyril Onwubiko, Distinguished Speaker (DVP) IEEE Computer Society, Dr Xavier Bellekens, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, and Dr Pierangelo Rosati, Assistant Professor in Business Analytics at DCU Business School. They discuss:

  • Key takeaways from the Cyber Science conference and the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity technologies.
  • The importance of data responsibility and a multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity for businesses.
  • Their experiences with organising a virtual conference and the challenge of networking in an online environment.
  • Advice and best practices for hosting and running virtual events.
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Dr Cyril Onwubiko

Distinguished Speaker (DVP) IEEE Computer Society

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Dr Xavier Bellekens

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde

Pierangelo Rosati

Dr Pierangelo Rosati

Assistant Professor in Business Analytics at DCU Business School