[Livestream] Protecting Creators in the Age of AI
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About the speaker
Catherine Stihler OBE has been an international champion for openness as a legislator and practitioner for over 20 years.
Born in Scotland, Catherine was educated at the University of St Andrews, where she was awarded a Master of Arts (MA) with Honours in Geography and International Relations and a Master of Letters (MLitt) in International Security Studies. She also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Open University and an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) from the University of St Andrews for her contributions as the 52nd Rector and for her public service.
She stood for election as a Member of the European Parliament for Scotland in 1999, representing the Labour Party. At the European Parliament, she became one of Scotland’s longest-serving and most respected legislators.
Catherine was elected Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee, founded the Campaign for Parliamentary Reform and the parliament’s All-Party Library Group, and was instrumental in securing graphic health warnings on cigarette packets across the EU.
In 2019, Catherine was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty the Queen in recognition of her services to politics. That same year, she stood down from the European Parliament to become the chief executive officer of the Open Knowledge Foundation. During her 18-month tenure at the Foundation, Catherine redefined its vision and mission to produce a new strategic direction, re-engage its global chapters and increase the worldwide profile of the organization.
In August 2020, Catherine was appointed chief executive officer of Creative Commons, a non-profit organization that helps overcome legal obstacles to the sharing of knowledge and creativity to address the world’s pressing challenges.
She was selected to the Fellowship of Scotland’s national academy, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), in 2022.
She currently resides in Carmel, CA, with her family.
Local partners
Wave Street Studios is a hidden gem on the Recreation Trail above Steinbeck’s historic Cannery Row. We are a broadcast venue, concert hall and private events venue for weddings, receptions, meetings and private parties for up to 150. The venue is located half a block from McAbee Beach and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This new all weather indoor/outdoor eco-modern facility has a 1000 sq.‘ sprung dance floor, studio sound system and complete media and live streaming services. We are live music and late night dance friendly. The setting features a waterfall, radiantly heated bench, manicured succulent gardens, native granite rock walls and copper clad doors. The venue welcomes outside vendors, BYOB and offers a private historic house on site. Wave Street Studios is ideal for planners, brides and locals looking for a unique venue close to area accommodations, visitor services and attractions.
Additional details
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our inaugural CreativeMornings event! Enjoy complimentary breakfast and coffee as we come together to share ideas, questions, and diverse influences. We believe everyone is inherently creative - everyone is welcome! Courage, honesty, and community make a creative life possible, and CreativeMornings Monterey Peninsula is here to nurture and celebrate that, no matter where you are in life or your career.
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We are eager to meet you, learn from you, and share in this creative journey. See you at Wave Street Studios on August 25th @ 9am to hear Catherine Stihler, CEO of Creative Commons, an international champion for openness.
Very best, Danny, Mike, and the CreativeMornings Monterey Peninsula team
