Have we entered a new age of cyber-sabotage? In this session of Conversations on Europe, our expert panel will explore episodes of foreign state interference in electoral politics in Europe and the U.S. past and present. From state-sponsored hacking to Wikileaks, what do we know about who is calling the shots? How have disinformation campaigns been used to meddle in domestic politics in countries throughout eastern and western Europe, and to what effect? For more information or to join remotely, contact Ashley Digregorio: aad87@pitt.edu.

Pioneered in Germany, Industry 4.0 is changing the manufacturing industry. Increasing automation and the creation of so-called “smart factories” presents a number of challenges and opportunities.
Join us as our experts discuss Industry 4.0 – what it means and how American businesses are adopting and adapting it for their use. Stay for a networking reception afterwards.

Panelists:

Kristin A. Biedinger, Esq.
Tucker Arensberg Attorneys

Ervin Sejdic, PhD
Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

In 1994, over 1,000,000 Rwandans were killed by their neighbors. In 2003, over 80% of the perpetrators were released back into the communities they once sought to destroy. In 2016, over 61% of the population is under the age of 24.
Join us as we discuss the role of debate in healing and preparing the "wounded generation" to lead Rwanda. Champion debaters from Rwanda will be debating Pitt students on the topic, "In the aftermath of genocide, forgiveness is more important than justice." There will be an audience Q&A period. Open & free to all.

Ahmed’s 2015 documentary examines the heightened tensions in Europe surrounding the growing Muslim community and addresses central questions about the relationship between European Identity and Islam. The post-screening discussion will be moderated by Dr. Sabine von Dirke, Director of Undergraduate Studies, German Department.

Students and faculty will connect via video-conferencing with individuals in Europe to learn more about the daily life of refugees in Germany and Austria. Session to be moderated by Dr. Viktoria Harms and Dr. Jaclyn Kurash.

Light refreshments will be served.

In this year’s U.S. presidential campaign, immigrants and immigration policy loom large. Republican candidate Donald Trump has called for building walls to keep out Mexicans and imposing bans on Muslims. Many people have condemned his ideas as “un-American” but at the same time, the United States government has deported record numbers of people over the past ten years and hate crimes against Muslims have increased. How does Pittsburgh fit into these tense national contexts?

CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving 70 cities throughout the United States. This year, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, former Secretary of State, will speak on a live national webcast at 7:00 p.m., followed by a local, in-person appearance Allen Barber, Chief Operating Officer, U.S.-China Cooperative Association of Elected Local Officials. Allen Barber will speak on Cultivating Sister City Partnerships.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact asia@pitt.edu if you have questions.

Speakers:
RONALD A. BRAND, B.A., J.D., Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg University Professor and Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Academic Director of its
Center for International Legal Education

NICHOLAS CAFARDI, M.A., J.D., J.C.L., J.C.D., Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law at the Duquesne University School of Law

HON. ANDREA CANEPARI, L.L.M, Console Generale d'Italia/Consul General of Italy

HON. TOM CORBETT, B.A., J.D., Former Governor of Pennsylvania and Adjunct Professor at the Duquesne University School of Law

David Hickton
United States Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania

Matthew LaVigna
Interim President and CEO, National Cyber Forensics & Training Alliance

J. Keith Mularski
Supervisory Special Agent, Cyber Squad, FBI - Pittsburgh Field Office

Moderated by: Andrew Conte
Director of the Center for Media Innovation, Point Park University

Allan H. Meltzer
The Allan H. Meltzer University Professor of Political Economy, Carnegie Mellon University

Moderated by: Augustine (Gus) Faucher
Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist, The PNC Financial Services

Join us as we relaunch our Allen and Selma Berkman Speaker Series with an engaging discussion on China. Through a moderated discussion with Gus Faucher of The PNC Financial Services Group, world-renowned economist, Dr. Allan Meltzer, will address the political and economic policies he argues are holding China back.