Events
SafeBears Webinar on Emerging Security Technologies
We are excited to announce an important webinar on Tuesday, February 18th, at 6 PM PT, where we will explore emerging security technologies and how they might be deployed on college campuses.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Joel Kisner (CEO, Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors) and industry experts to discuss:
* Different security strategies
* Artificial Intelligence and public safety
* How evolving security measures might be deployed on college campuses
The SafeBears organization is not currently endorsing AI technology for use at UC Berkeley (but sees the value in exploring and learning more with the goal of making Cal safer).
We welcome your voice in this conversation.
Webinar Details:
Feb 18, 2025, 6:00 PM Pacific Time(US and Canada)
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/q9IxYqu3R-O83Ri8e_BPXA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Thank you,
Your friends at SafeBears
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