Jeff Bezos hosts Mars Conference in Palm Springs
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is once again hosting his annual MARS Conference in Palm Springs.
The conference, now in its eighth year, showcases the latest and quirkiest technology in the fields of machine learning, automation, robotics, and space.
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The conference is invitation-only, attendees include experts in the four fields of study from academia, Fortune 500 companies, and start-ups. Also in attendance was legendary actor Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker.
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Mars 2019 is held at the Parker Hotel and the Palm Springs Air Museum.
