A day-long symposium featuring some of the leading experts in the field of information. Speakers, panels, lightning talks and student poster exhibitions provide an overview of the dynamic and challenging world of information in the digital age. Speakers include NPR contributor, author and UMSI alumna Nancy Pearl (pictured); Disney Chief Technology Officer Jamie Voris; Y2 president David Ismailer; Twilio CEO John Lawson; The Atlantic contributing writer and linguist Deborah Fallows; and many others.

The event is free but reservations are requested. Visit the website to learn more: umsi.info/symposium.

The UMSI Bicentennial Symposium is supported by the John Seely Brown Symposium Fund, the William Warner Bishop Lectureship Fund, the Martha Boaz Distinguished Lectureship Fund and the U-M Office of Academic Innovation.