From the Telegraph to the Smartphone: The History of Electronic Innovations and the Creators Behind Them

When we gaze at our smart phones or tap away on our computers, it is easy to take for granted the miracle of electronic innovation. But behind every one of these devices is the story of a creator who conceived it. Please join ITIF for a discussion with Derek Cheung, a Ph.D. electrical engineer, former CEO of Rockwell Scientific, and author of the book Conquering the Electron, a fascinating history of electronics innovation, from the discovery of static electricity in the 1600s to today’s smartphones. Cheung profiles the creators behind these innovations and explains in an easy-to-understand and compelling way how one generation of innovation leads to the next. He describes the impacts these innovations have on society and speculates on where the future will lead us next.