Wired 2013: Ones to Watch
This year’s Wired 2013 event is set to be a big one. But with so many guests and so little time, we’ll give a breakdown on the individuals you don’t want to miss.
Nick D’Aloisio, Summly
Thursday 09.05-10.20am
In one of his first major appearances at conference since he sold Summly to Yahoo, Nick is an inspiration to us all.
Two years ago, he came up with the idea of Summly, the app which shortens news articles for easier reading on smartphones.
Now, at the age of 17, he’s £20 million better off thanks to Yahoo and one of the youngest self made millionaires in the country.
Singularity University
Thursday 12.05-13.15
All the way from California, Singularity University offers thought and insight with top academics like no other.
Set up in 2009, its courses attempt to explore some of the greatest challenges in the world and how to combat them.
Make sure you read up on Moore’s law before attending this one.
Jane ni Dhulchaointigh, Sugru
Thursday 14.20 – 15.35
Inventor and designer of Sugru, this product is set to be the duct tape of the 21st century.
Jane has created a silicon putty compound that solidifies to mould, fix and hold to any items you need. It allows the simple modification and repairs of everyday items.
It’s taken Jane 6 years to develop and is trying to fight back against the throw it away culture.
Eben Upton, Raspberry Pi
Friday 8.55 – 9.50am
Founder of the revolutionary Raspberry Pi, the company announced last week it’s made 1 million of these little things within the UK.
The cheap computer was developed by Eben and his team to help kids learn to code in schools – at the fraction of the price it currently costs.
Now with two models available, its the perfect chance to hear what’s the future for cheap tech.
Jake Davis, Ex-Anonymous, Lulzsec member
Friday 11.30 – 12.25pm
The ‘dark web’ always attracts attention due to its mystery and hidden antics.
Now Jake Davis, formerly known as Topiary, can give an insight into this closed world.
Ever wondered how they operate? This is your chance to find out.