Henry Chesbrough
Co-founder of the Open Innovation Community; Father of “Open Innovation”
A leader in tech innovation listed in NBC News' 100 History Makers in the Making along with Oprah. Speaker Mary Spio developed technologies and content for several international businesses like Lucas Films, Boeing, Miami Children's Hospital, Universal Music, and Microsoft Xbox. Organizations book Mary Spio to learn about virtual technologies, digital cinema, entrepreneurship, innovation, future technologies, and the game-changing traits for success.
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Virtual reality speaker Mary Spio is a successful tech innovator and deep space engineer born in Ghana. When she was sixteen years old, she moved to the US thanks to her parents’ many sacrifices. She first worked at McDonald’s, working her way up to becoming part of the Air Force. In addition, Mary developed technologies and content for several international businesses like Lucas Films, Boeing, Miami Children’s Hospital, Universal Music, and Microsoft Xbox.
In 2015, Mary founded CEEK VR, a company specializing in cutting-edge content tools and solutions that enable augmented-reality and virtual-reality experiences distribution. Furthermore, speaker Mary Spio is part of the boards of Amazon Launchpad and Oculus VR for Good.
Mary wrote It’s Not Rocket Science: 7 Game-Changing Traits for Uncommon Success. She is famous for developing patents related to the technology required to distribute cinema content to specific demographic groups. In addition, these technologies are important for digitally releasing feature films over satellite. Lucas Films and Boeing Digital Cinema commercialized the technology, which is increasing in popularity as an approved, modern, and cost-saving alternative for films’ scores.
Mary Spio is listed in NBC News’ 100 History Makers in the Making along with Oprah.
Mary studied at Georgia Institute of Technology, where she obtained an M.A. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She also attended Syracuse University, where she obtained a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Mary Spio received several awards, such as Essence Magazine’s New Power Generation.
Moreover, she has a passion for writing and has contributed to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
In her keynote address, Mary Spio delves into the topic of virtual technologies and their increasing presence in our daily lives. As an expert in the field, Spio is well-equipped to explore the ways in which these technologies are being used and the impact they are having on various aspects of society.
In her talk, Spio discusses the various applications of virtual technologies, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, and how they are being used in industries such as entertainment, education, healthcare, and more. She also explores the potential for these technologies to transform the way we work, communicate, and interact with one another.
Mary Spio presents a dynamic and inspiring exploration of the traits that drive uncommon success. Drawing on her own experiences and insights, as well as the wisdom of other successful individuals, Spio identifies seven key characteristics that are essential for achieving exceptional results in any field.
In her talk, Spio discusses the importance of traits such as passion, resilience, creativity, and adaptability, and offer practical tips and strategies for cultivating these qualities within oneself. She also delves into the ways in which these traits can be leveraged to overcome challenges and achieve success in the face of adversity.
In her keynote address, Mary Spio examines the changing landscape of media and how it is shaping our world. With the advent of social media and other digital platforms, the way we consume and share information has undergone a dramatic transformation. In her talk, Spio explores the various ways in which this shift has impacted society, including the way we communicate, the way we form and maintain relationships, and the way we access and consume information.
Spio discusses the pros and cons of this new age of "me" media, and offer insights on how to navigate the complexities of this rapidly changing environment. She also presents the ways in which individuals and organizations can leverage the power of social media and other digital platforms to connect with others and achieve their goals.
Mary Spio offers a captivating look at the technologies that are shaping our future. She discusses a range of future technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, quantum computing, and more. She explores the ways in which these technologies are being developed and the potential applications and impacts they may have. Additionally, Spio addresses the challenges and opportunities that come with the adoption of these technologies, and offer insights on how to navigate and leverage them for the betterment of society.
Through her engaging and informative keynote, Spio offers a glimpse into the technologies that are shaping our future and the ways in which we can harness their power for the betterment of all.