On November 9 2021, 15:00–18:30 CET, 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 Pier Paolo Perotto, Finsa – Technology for People.

The conversation will take place in person at EPFL and will also be streamed live. Online attendance is at this link (no registration needed):

https://epfl.zoom.us/j/64130443768?pwd=a3RyNXA2TEt4bFlITHo4NzEzbjMyUT09

Registration is required to access additional material and if you plan to attend in person. More information, including registration, can be found at: https://www.cecam.org/workshop-details/1110

Best wishes,

the CECAM and MARVEL teams in Lausanne

PS: Previous CECAM and MARVEL lectures can be found at:
https://www.materialscloud.org/learn/sections/Btmngu/marvel-events
https://www.cecam.org/lectures