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ISI Cloudwalkers Movie Screening

Join us for an exclusive private screening of Cloudwalkers, a groundbreaking documentary that tells the story of USC Viterbi Information Sciences Institute (ISI) and the visionary pioneers who have created our modern digital world. This special event is more than just a film—it’s a chance to reconnect with the legacy of ISI and engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the future of science, technology, and research.
A Conversation with Pioneers
Following the screening, we invite you to stay for a dynamic panel discussion with some of ISI’s most influential minds:

Vint Cerf – Internet pioneer, co-creator of TCP/IP - participating via livestream
Paul Mockapetris – Inventor of the Domain Name System (DNS)
Eve Schooler – IoT pioneer, co-creator of streaming protocols
Kevin Knight – AI & machine translation pioneer
Steve Crago – Microelectronics & high-performance computing leader

These trailblazers have not only shaped the digital age but continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. This is your chance to hear their insights, ask questions, and be part of a conversation about the future of technology and research.
Why Attend?

Exclusive Access – Be among the first to see this highly anticipated documentary.
Engage with Visionaries – Participate in a live discussion with industry pioneers.
Reconnect with ISI – Network with leading experts in the field.

This is a one-night-only event with limited seating, so be sure to RSVP today and secure your place at this extraordinary gathering.
Agenda
3:30 PM - Check in
4 PM - An exclusive private screening of the ISI documentary “Cloudwalkers”
We will start the evening with a private screening of the documentary "Cloudwalkers: ISI and the Inventors of the Future". The film draws the arc of innovations that have come out of ISI during the last five decades. Written and directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Daniel Druhora, it includes numerous interviews with current and past ISI researchers. For more details on the documentary, please visit www.cloudwalkersfilm.com.
5 PM - A conversation with pioneers
We will then be joined remotely by Vint Cerf, internet pioneer and long-time collaborator of ISI, who will give a few brief perspective about the institute. Following this, a panel will discuss new directions that are emerging in AI, networking, microelectronics, and quantum information sciences. Daniel Druhora will moderate, and will be joined by Steve Crago (ISI’s Associate Director leading a rebirth in microelectronics) and Kevin Knight (AI trailblazer whose ISI team architected game-changing paradigm shifts in automated language translation) Paul Mockapetris (who invented the Domain Name System while at ISI, and narrated the documentary), and Eve Schooler (who pioneered Internet standards for multimedia and distributed computing at ISI).
6 PM - Immerse yourself in the future of information sciences
The evening will include a networking event hosted by Craig Knoblock, ISI Executive Director, who will introduce major new initiatives at ISI that will be shown in more detail in a poster session. This will be a unique opportunity for one-on-one interactions and deeper discussions with current ISI researchers and students about how ISI is reimagining the future.
We look forward to seeing you at this event!
 
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Location: Ginsburg Hall

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Jessica Madrigal/Viterbi ISI

Event Link: https://www.isi.edu/special-events/cloudwalkers/

This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.