2025 10th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities

Dr. Kevin Visconti

School of Professional Studies, Columbia University, New York City, United States

Biography:  Dr. Kevin Visconti is a senior lecturer and associate director of curriculum and strategic communication at the School of Professional Studies of Columbia University. Dr. Visconti earned his Ph.D. at the University of Miami, his M.A. at Georgetown University, and his B.S. at New York University. Dr. Kevin Visconti is the 2018 winner of the Dean’s Excellence Award for Faculty in the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University. His research concentration looks at strategic marketing and communication initiatives around sustainable agricultural practices in international wine markets. With passion and distinct energy for teaching, Dr. Visconti’s other academic and scholarly pursuits center on designing curricula in traditional, online, and hybrid formats for undergraduate and graduate content. He has been recognized with outstanding faculty awards, research grants, and top conference papers.

Topic: Human Ideation: Communicating Ideas into Innovation in a World of AI

Abstract: Human ideation forms the bedrock of our existence, shaping all aspects of life, technology, and the evolution of the human species. It drives our progress and serves as the foundation of innovation, influencing the world as we know it. The true magic of invention lies in how we communicate these human ideas, transforming them into impactful realities. This speech focuses on time-tested techniques for generating ideas and uncovering implicit knowledge, empowering participants to transform insights and communicate ideas into actionable innovation. After presenting frameworks for human ideation and offering practical examples of how global organizations apply these models, this talk explores the questions: What does human ideation look like in a world of AI? What is the partnership between humans and AI?