The Fourth Technology Era Just Started Last Month: Where we’ve come from, Where might we be heading

Jim Gibson is the Chief Catalyst for SAIT. In his role, he is responsible for defining the possibilities of digital for the institution and to help create student experiences that prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. A passionate and serial entrepreneur and author, Gibson has spent three decades anticipating, adapting and advancing technology trends and challenges. Gibson is also the co-founder of Thin Air Labs, which funds early stage, entrepreneur-led technology ventures, is a member of The A100, board member of Mikata Health, an advisor to Plug And Play, a board member of CRIN (Clean Resources Innovation Network) and an entrepreneur mentor with Venture Mentoring Services of Alberta.

Outlined in his recently published and thought-provoking book, Tip of the Spear: Our Species and Technology at a Crossroads, Gibson examines the challenges and the opportunities ahead.

“The real work ahead is in understanding that our future is governed both by innovation of ‘things’ as well as innovation of ways.” This way forward will be not only about magical and wonderous new advances, but in the recognition that progress must be for the many and not just the few.

Jim is writing his next book called “The Human Race” which will explore the incredible opportunities ahead and the urgency of our collective human effort in winning the race for the planet.