Events and Talks – BALANCED Media|Technology

BALANCED Highlights HEWMEN® Capabilities at 2024 PJAL Conference

Community Manager — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:23:00 +0000

BALANCED Media Technology was honored to participate in the Police Jury Association of Louisiana (PJAL) conference for the second consecutive year, held in Lake Charles, LA on February 28th.

As Chief Technology Officer of BALANCED, Corey Clark showcased the diverse capabilities of HEWMEN® to an esteemed audience comprising over 700 police jurors and parish presidents. This event served as an opportunity to highlight the potential applications of HEWMEN® within parish government structures.

The demonstration garnered considerable interest from numerous parish officials, signaling a promising avenue for future collaboration and exploration of HEWMEN®’s integration into various facets of parish governance. BALANCED remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing technological innovations that empower local communities and enhance operational processes within governmental institutions.

BALANCED and Nicholls State University Spearhead Data Initiative

Community Manager — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:35:00 +0000

BALANCED, in collaboration with Nicholls State University (NiSU), recently convened in a symposium with 48 stakeholders to showcase the implementation of HEWMEN technology. The symposium underscored the ongoing partnership between BALANCED and NiSU, particularly emphasizing the development of the Data Refinery—a centralized repository of shared data aimed at benefiting industry and government at regional, state, and national levels. During discussions, BALANCED presented its vision for the Data Refinery to Laci Melancon, the newly appointed Executive Director of the NiSU Coastal Center, and received her full support, indicating a shared alignment of objectives.

The success of BALANCED’s University Hub Model, with NiSU serving as its inaugural hub, was highlighted as a pivotal factor in fostering collaboration between academia and regional small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This strategic partnership not only fosters a robust customer base for BALANCED but also delivers mutual advantages to SMEs and the university. Moreover, BALANCED is actively pursuing opportunities to integrate more university hubs into its University Hub Model, with aspirations to extend its reach beyond academia, recognizing that the University Hub Model represents just one avenue through which HEWMEN technology can cultivate its customer base.

BALANCED Joins Chasing Aces for Golf Complex Groundbreaking

Community Manager — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On Friday, Feb. 9, BALANCED Media | Technology participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Chasing Aces golf entertainment facility being built in Bossier City, Louisianna and set to open its door in June of 2025.

In a momentous development for Bossier City’s recreational landscape, the commencement of construction at the Chasing Aces golf complex heralds a significant leap forward. Spearheaded by founder and owner John Dudley, this ambitious venture marks a significant milestone after over three years of meticulous planning. Collaborating closely with BALANCED, tasked with integrating state-of-the-art technology into the facility’s blueprint, the venture heralds a promising future marked by innovative experiences.

As a partner in this endeavor, BALANCED looks forward to contributing its unique customer engagement technologies to the project, such as a loyalty system and Sponster^® targeted engagement system. With plans to integrate its patented Human-in-the-Loop solutions in the future, the company envisions enhancing the guest experience at Chasing Aces even further. With a projected investment of $25 million and the creation of numerous job opportunities, Chasing Aces signifies not only a promising addition to Bossier City’s recreational scene but also a substantial economic boost for the local community. BALANCED is excited to work on the next step with them as the construction begins.

Robert Atkins on CG Infinity panel on the Future of AI

Community Manager — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:40:51 +0000

[Update 11/16/23:]

Robert Atkins shared insights into the groundbreaking work undertaken by BALANCED at the CG Infinity panel. Atkins expressed optimism about BALANCED leading the way in harnessing the power of gaming to address educational challenges and solve real-world industry problems. Drawing attention to the unique skill set of gamers, honed by decades of virtual heroism, he envisioned a future where gamers actively contribute to solving tangible issues.

Additionally, Atkins reflected on the early stages of AI, emphasizing the ongoing exploration of its capabilities and the transformative potential it holds for industries. He highlighted the current phase as one of innovation, with companies leveraging accumulated data to drive advancements in problem-solving, experience enhancement, and cost reduction through AI applications.

The full talk centered around the evolving landscape of AI, emphasizing the pivotal role that gaming and innovative organizations like BALANCED play in shaping a positive and impactful future.

Watch the full video of the discussion:

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Robert Atkins, CEO of BALANCED, will speak at CG Infinity’s panel “The AI Creative: Gaming, Toys & Business”. The talk will cover the current uses of artificial intelligence for creativity, the governance of AI, and the future state of AI in creativity.

BALANCED has developed solutions around leveraging AI in videogames and interactives to solve real-world problems, including in the areas of medicine and health care and Robert is expected to bring this unique perspective to the conversation.

The talk will occur on November 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM CST.

BALANCED Partner, Nicholls State, Breaks Ground on Collaborative Coastal Center

Community Manager — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:25:18 +0000

Nicholls State University conducted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction on the Coastal Center at Nicholls State University. The Coastal Center is collaborating with BALANCED, utilizing their HEWMEN^® Technology to address global coastal challenges and access previously unavailable data.

In attendance at the event, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Senator Bret Allain, and Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson highlighted the importance of investing in higher education projects such as the Coastal Center, to which the state contributed $45 million.

At the ceremony coinciding with Nicholls State University’s 75th anniversary, Nicholls State President Jay Clune emphasized the commitment to strengthening the university’s foundation for Louisiana’s prosperous future.

BALANCED Media | Technology is excited to help contribute to this future through the use of HEWMEN technology in collaboration with the upcoming Nichols Coastal Center.

Read about BALANCED’s partnership with Nichols State here

BALANCED Teams Up with Nicholls Coastal Center in $1.5 Million Partnership

BALANCED Congratulates SMU Guildhall on their 20th Anniversary

Community Manager — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:30:50 +0000

BALANCED extends heartfelt congratulations to SMU Guildhall on reaching the significant milestone of its 20th anniversary. This celebration holds particular significance for BALANCED, as our firm boasts a longstanding and collaborative history with Guildhall. Notably, a substantial number of our employees are Guildhall alumni, reflecting the program’s prowess in cultivating industry-ready professionals.

Over the years, BALANCED has fostered a close working relationship with Guildhall through various collaborative projects and partnerships. During her address, SMU Provost Elizabeth G. Loboa, PhD, highlighted the societal impact of SMU Guildhall’s work, emphasizing projects such as drug discovery in games, creating medical AI, and using games to combat human trafficking, led by BALANCED’s own Corey Clark, Ph.D.

The Guildhall’s seven-year partnership with BALANCED Media | Technology, under Dr. Clark’s leadership has given rise to many of these great initiatives with more to come.

Having witnessed the impactful contributions and outcomes to these initiatives and the leadership of their graduates in the company, BALANCED remains enthusiastic about the program’s future endeavors. As Guildhall embarks on its next 20 years, BALANCED eagerly anticipates witnessing the continued growth and innovation that will shape the landscape of game development for years to come.

You can read more about SMU Guildhall here: https://www.smu.edu/guildhall

Eye on Innovation – The Series, Features Collaboration Between the Retina Foundation and BALANCED

Community Manager — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 18:52:49 +0000

BALANCED Media | Technology is collaborating with Retina Foundation and Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the Eye on Innovation – The Series, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence, gaming, and ocular diseases. During the event, BALANCED’s CEO, Robert M. Atkins, and CTO, Corey Clark, join together with Dr. Karl Csaky, Chief Executive and Medical Officer of Retina Foundation.

The collaboration recognizes the gaming industry’s vast reach, with an estimated three billion gamers worldwide. By engaging this community, doctors and scientists can collect standardized data for accurate identification of ocular diseases, providing faster solutions to patients.

BALANCED, Retina Foundation, and SMU aim to leverage gaming technologies to treat ocular diseases more efficiently, minimizing costs for medical staff and patients. This approach has the potential to revolutionize ocular healthcare and inspire innovation in other medical domains. BALANCED has already showcased the potential with Eye in the Sky: Defender, a gaming system using retinal scans for diagnosing and tracking age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Through this collaboration, BALANCED is at the forefront of merging gaming and healthcare, driving advancements in ocular research. The Eye on Innovation – The Series serves as a platform to showcase the possibilities that arise from combining gaming industry expertise with medical innovation. Together with Retina Foundation and SMU, BALANCED is dedicated to finding innovative solutions that transform how ocular diseases are approached, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare.

If you are interested, you can find more information here: https://retinafoundation.org/lecture-series/

BALANCED CTO Talks Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning at Dallas AI Event

Community Manager — Wed, 17 May 2023 21:33:38 +0000

BALANCED is pleased to announce an upcoming event that will focus on the convergence of humanity and technology. This insightful occasion will explore the integration of humans into machine learning pipelines and its impact on model outcomes. Dr. Clark, a distinguished expert in gaming, distributed computing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, will share his expertise and shed light on topics such as bias, explainability, and training.

As Deputy Director of Research at SMU Guildhall, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at SMU, and CTO of BALANCED Media | Technology, Dr. Clark’s multifaceted role uniquely positions him at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements. His remarkable contributions have garnered recognition worldwide, securing significant funding and leading groundbreaking DoD R&D projects.

The event will take place on May 24, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST). Join esteemed professionals to explore the intricate relationship between humanity and technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights from Dr. Clark as he delves into the transformative potential of this collaboration. Visit this link for more information: Mankind & Machine Mayhem: How Human-Hijinks Hack ML Hysteria

Update (06/24/23): We had a full house! You can watch an excerpt posted by Dallas AI here: Mankind and Machine Learning (Video Excerpt)

BALANCED CEO, CTO co-host Explores the Impact of AI and the Metaverse Convergence on Humanity

Community Manager — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:14:51 +0000

Distinguished Speakers Discuss the Transformative Potential at the Leading Technology Conference

Dallas, TX – April 19, 2023 – InnoTech Dallas, a renowned technology conference, hosted a captivating session titled “The Convergence of AI and the Metaverse – What Does This Mean for Humanity?” The event, held on Wednesday, April 19, from 9:00 am to 9:45 am, brought together industry experts to delve into the profound implications of merging artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse. Attendees were treated to an engaging discussion, shedding light on the future impact of this convergence on human experiences.

The speaking engagement featured an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers. Matt Hopper, Director of Development at Oculus VR, Meta, brought over two decades of experience in interactive software development to the discussion. Hopper’s extensive portfolio showcases his lead designer and creative director roles in numerous award-winning projects, contributing significantly to the industry’s advancement.

Another speaker, Corey Clark, PhD, holds the position of CTO at BALANCED Media|Technology. Dr. Clark’s expertise lies in gaming, systems biology, distributed computing, and AI/ML. With a background in finding solutions to large-scale problems, he has raised substantial funding for research and led successful projects in these domains.

The lineup of speakers also included Robert Atkins, CEO & Co-Founder of BALANCED Media|Technology. Atkins has made significant contributions to the interactive entertainment industry, having founded multiple successful companies and contributed to over 50 acclaimed titles. His work has been recognized for promoting collaborative innovation, immersive learning, and interactive machine learning.

The session explored the potential impact of merging AI and the metaverse. By leveraging the computational power of AI, the metaverse becomes more realistic and immersive, transforming virtual reality experiences into something far more useful and applicable. Attendees were invited to envision a future where this convergence enables deeper human connections and allows individuals to focus on what truly matters to them.

InnoTech Dallas aimed to provide an interactive and participatory experience for attendees, encouraging them to engage with the speakers and actively contribute to the exploration of this exciting topic. The event urged participants to approach the discussion with open minds and curious imaginations, embarking on a collective journey into the future of technology and its profound implications for humanity.

For more information about InnoTech Dallas and future events, please visit their website at InnoTech Dallas | IT Conference | Dallas, TX

About InnoTech Dallas: InnoTech Dallas is a renowned technology conference that brings together innovators, thought leaders, and industry experts to explore and showcase the latest advancements in technology. The conference offers engaging sessions, interactive exhibits, and networking opportunities, providing valuable insights into emerging technologies and their impact on businesses and society.

BALANCED CTO Speaks at AI/ET Partnership Series

Community Manager — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:11:00 +0000

Dr. Corey Clark, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of BALANCED Media | Technology, played a significant role in the discussions of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies (ET) Partnership Series. This distinguished gathering, hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with the Dallas Bar Association (DBA), delved into Intellectual Property (IP) policy issues arising from the rapid advancement of AI-driven innovation. Leveraging his expertise in gaming, distributed computing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, Dr. Clark emerged as a leading authority in AI-driven innovation.

AI/ET Partnership Series #3 featured a range of distinguished speakers who brought their expertise to the forefront.

Romelia Flores, IBM Distinguished Engineer and Master Inventor, shared valuable insights on key IP considerations associated with AI-driven innovations.
Rus Holloway, Deputy General Counsel – Intellectual Property at Bell Textron Inc., provided perspectives on the current state of AI technology in the invention creation process.
Denise Niles Canales, Assistant Vice President of Technology Commercialization at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, contributed her expertise on addressing inventions created with significant AI contributions.
Hilda Galvan, Partner-in-Charge at Jones Day, as well as Jay Johnson, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Counsel at Charles Schwab, provided valuable insights into the unanticipated IP challenges arising from AI-driven innovation, including enforcement and litigation implications.

The AI/ET Partnership Series brought together a diverse group of speakers who provided valuable insights into the intellectual property (IP) policy issues surrounding AI-driven innovation. Among these experts, Dr. Corey Clark, delivered a compelling presentation on human-in-the-loop machine learning techniques. Dr. Clark’s expertise demonstrated the potential impact of AI on the future of the IP ecosystem. For those interested in watching his insightful talk, the recorded session in the link below.

USPTO AI/ET Partnership Series #3