Technology past present and future Are the most

Technology past, present and future Are the most valuable skills the ones you already have?

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Fiona Capstick Started work at 18 – computer operator Learned to code in Assembler IT leader Technology advisor

There’s a revolution coming

#EYDisrupt

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Technology is reaching everyone across the world; the world’s poorest people are more likely to own a smart phone that to have a toilet in their house - World Bank

Increasing processing power + Low price = Technology explosion + Mass adoption + Massive “data exhaust” #EYDisrupt

Disruptive technology

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Mind control to drive a car? Students at a US University have found a way to drive a car just by using thought

Mind control to drive a car? TRUE A team of college UC Berkeley's students modified a Tesla so a person can do just that. Use your brain and the car will accelerate or brake no pesky pedal -pushing necessary. The group put an electroencephalogram (EEG) headset, which measures the brain's electrical activity, on the driver. For the driver, thinking about tapping his right foot corresponded with "go, " and thinking about clenching his left hand meant "stop. " A linear actuator - a mechanical rod that applies force - would apply pressure to the gas and remove pressure from the brake, or vice versa, depending on the command.

Low orbit space elevators for fast travel? Nevada spacetech startup Haven is employing hyperloop technology to begin construction of a low orbit space “elevator” outside Las Vegas, with the intention of commercialising it once the nascent space tourism projects of Virgin Space and Elon Musk's Space X programme become fully developed. The elevator will propel a reinforced shuttle built from carbon nanotubes, at hypersonic speeds, allowing it to break free of the Earth’s gravitational pull

Low orbit space elevators for fast travel? FALSE

A machine to record what you dream? Using a neural net interface, scientists have successfully recorded REM state imagery from a test team of five subjects. The team was able to discern images of buildings and homes, and in some cases even family members.

A machine to record what you dream? FALSE

Fly in a taxi to work? The idea of an automated all-electric taxi that lands in your garden, takes off vertically and flies you safely and quickly to your destination, sounds wonderful. One company has committed to have self-piloted flying taxis for commuters ready for production by 2020 – just over 3 years away

Fly in a taxi to work? JA 1 TRUE Airbus has made a commitment to deliver this by 2020 – in a push to outpace and out-innovate Google and Uber

Monitoring homeless people’s winter health? The Danish government has begun distributing winter jackets equipped with wearable tech connectivity and tracking capability to homeless people. The coats allow the state to monitor the wearer's health in the winter when many of them are on the streets and at risk of hypothermia. If vital signs drop dramatically, the wearer can be tracked and medical aid administered.

Monitoring homeless people’s winter health? FALSE

An EY AI? EY Analytics in India has developed an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system that understands what you’re saying and can have an intelligent conversation with you

An EY AI? TRUE ELSA is an Artificial Intelligence based system that is capable of understanding natural language and respond to users by engaging in a meaningful conversation through a web interface while learning on its own from user conversations.

EY

Who are EY and what do we do? 65, 500 36, 200 Americas Asia-Pacific We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations and expert advisers. We help businesses to navigate change and innovate. Our purpose is to build a better working world. 7, 700 150 Japan Countries in which we operate US$31. 4 bn Last year’s revenue 247 k EY people worldwide 102, 200 EMEIA

Mindset People Why EY? We empower our people to ask our clients better questions, constantly challenging through smart, disruptive ideas that prompt change and growth. Flexibility Growth Inclusivity

How is tech affecting EY? Technology is disrupting the world of business at a scale and rate we’ve never known before. As challenges like cyber security, data privacy and workplace automation become more complex, what will it take to connect the dots and thrive? The big challenge for all organisations is how to turn these challenges into opportunity and growth.

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A range of different programmes 2 days 4 -6 weeks 12 months 3 years Available to all years Placement available to penultimate and final year students Available to penultimate year students that require a placement as part of their degree Available to finalists and graduates Insight Days Summer Internship Programme Industrial Placement Programme Graduate Programme

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A bit about st 21 Century skills

Companies are accelerating towards being digitally-enabled businesses 2021 2019 $ 20% of brands will abandon their mobile apps – social platforms Every $1 enterprises invest in innovation will require $7 in core execution 7 20% of all activities an individual engages in will involve at least one of the top-seven digital giants 2020 100 m consumers will shop in augmented reality 30% of web browsing sessions will be done without a screen - voice Algorithms will positively alter the behaviour of more than 1 bn global workers 40% of employees can cut their healthcare costs by wearing a fitness tracker Source: Gartner Reveals Top Predictions for IT Organizations and users in 2017 and Beyond 2022 Io. T will save consumers and businesses $1 tr a year in maintenance, services and consumables A blockchain- based business will be worth $10 bn

Complex problem solving Emotional intelligence Collaboration Future skills Creativity Cognitive flexibility

My encouragement to you Embrace technology Be inquisitive Be creative Be open

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