Jad Abumrad, host of Radiolab, will be presenting the keynote address at 7:30 PM on the topic of "Gut Churn," the radical uncertainty that he feels exists at the very core of creative process. Using examples from Radiolab’s own evolution, he shares the benefits of negative feedback and how we can look out for "pointing arrows"to help guide our work (even when it hurts). Admission to Jad Abumrad's "Gut Churn": $28-$38.
Other featured IdeaFestival speakers include: Rich DeMillo, Executive Director, Center for 21st Century Technologies at the Georgia Institute of Technology and author of over 100 articles and books to discuss his most recent title, Revolution in Higher Education.
Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy, Associate Professor in the department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Louisville’s Speed School of Engineering. The Founder and current director of the Cyber security Lab, he is the author of many books including Artificial Superintelligence: A Futuristic Approach.
Ouita Michel, Owner and Chef, Holly Hill Inn in Midway, KY.
Kris Kimel, Founder, Space Tango.
Elizabeth Bagby, Corporate Marketing Manager, Alltech.
Full-day IdeaFestival pass: Adults $85; Students $70.