CECAM-MARVEL Mary Ann Mansigh series: Programma 101, the little computer that could

CECAM and MARVEL invite you to the next instalment of our Mary Ann Mansigh Conversation series: 

Programma 101, the little computer that could
1965 New York World Fair: long before Microsoft and Apple and at a time when computers were big and expensive machines largely unknown to the general public, the Olivetti industries presented the Programma 101, the world’s first desktop computer. Innovative technological solutions and a sleek design made the Programma 101 an instant hit: specialists and public alike queued to see it, the American press hailed it as a revolution, more than 40.000 pieces were sold worldwide to universities, banks, hospitals, small businesses…
…And then? Why don’t we all own an Olivetti laptop today? Some say it’s the nature of the market, some say it’s a spy story. We hope you will find it interesting food for thought!

Our guests for this conversation are Beniamino de’ Liguori Carino, Foundation Adriano Olivetti, and Pierpaolo Perotto, Finsa – Technology for People.
The conversation will take place in person at EPFL and will also be streamed live:
Zoom link: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/64130443768?pwd=a3RyNXA2TEt4bFlITHo4NzEzbjMyUT09

Registration is required to access additional material and if you plan to attend in person. Deadline for in-person attendance registration: November 7. 

More information and registration details can be found at 
https://www.cecam.org/workshop-details/1110

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