Panel I: Identity Management Education and Workforce Development

04:00PM - 05:20PM

Panelists
Lance Peterman - Director, Identity & Access Management at Equitable and Adjunct Professor at College of Computing and Informatics at UNC Charlotte
Nader Nassar - Director, Identity Engineering Services at Adobe
Moderators
Hala Strohmier - University of South Carolina Aiken
Mohamed Shehab - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Abstract

This panel will focus on the challenges and opportunities in educating and developing a skilled workforce in the field of identity management. The panel will bring together experts in identity management from academia and industry to discuss the current state of identity management education and workforce development, and explore potential solutions to address the existing gaps. The panelists will examine the evolving nature of identity management, and the skillsets and knowledge required for professionals to excel in this field. They will also discuss the various educational and training programs available to aspiring identity management professionals, and the effectiveness of these programs in meeting the needs of the industry. Additionally, the panel will explore the role of industry-academia partnerships in fostering workforce development in identity management.

Panel II: ChatGPT and Future of CS and Security

03:45PM - 05:05PM

Panelists
Wlodek Zadrozny - Professor, Computer Science at UNC Charlotte
Xi (Sunshine) Niu - Associate Professor, Software and Information Systems at UNC Charlotte
Samira Shaikh - Director, Data Science, Conversational AI at Ally Bank
Moderators
Hala Strohmier - University of South Carolina Aiken
Mohamed Shehab - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Abstract

This panel will explore the potential of ChatGPT in the field of computer science and security. The panel will discuss the current and future applications of ChatGPT in various areas of computer science and security, such as natural language processing, data analytics, and cyber security. The experts will also deliberate on the potential impact of ChatGPT on the future of computer science and security, and its implications for society. Through this panel, attendees will gain valuable insights into the exciting developments in the field of computer science and security, and the role that ChatGPT is expected to play in shaping its future.