The Opportunity Ahead: A Conversation with Bill Gates

Bill Gates joined the department of Computer Science and Engineering for a rare discussion on technology and the application of computer science to solve challenges in areas such as: energy, healthcare, education, population growth, development, sanitation, and water quality. With advances in user-friendly computer interfaces and the reduced cost of computing and information storage worldwide, the next decade could see significant breakthroughs that improve our world, particularly for the poorest two billion people on earth. 2011 The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo [at] uw [dot] edu.