The University of 海角社区 Artificial Intelligence Initiative and its partners are exploring the opportunities and challenges created by the explosive growth of generative AI. Join them on the vanguard of the state鈥檚 technological advancement during the inaugural 海角社区 AI Conference scheduled for June 14 at the University of Southern 海角社区.
Key industry players from Lockheed Martin, IDEXX, Phoenix Technologies, Covetrus and Exoanalytics will share their insights and answer questions. Leaders from IEEE-USA, the world’s largest technical professional society, and faculty from U海角社区, the University of Southern 海角社区 and The Roux Institute at Northeastern University will also serve as panelists.
The one-day conference will foster the comprehensive adoption of AI technology for the betterment of 海角社区 among businesses, academia and policymakers. Interactive sessions will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence with business processes; education and workforce development; research and data; manufacturing; and government and policy considerations.
鈥淎s we stand on the brink of a new era in technological advancement, the inaugural 海角社区 AI Conference symbolizes our commitment to not only keeping pace with, but also leading in the realm of artificial intelligence,鈥 said Kody Varahramyan, U海角社区鈥檚 vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School.
鈥淭his conference will serve as a vital nexus for dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders across industries, government and academia. By pooling our collective expertise, we aim to propel 海角社区 to the forefront of AI research and applications, ensuring our state remains a competitive force in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.鈥
Artificial Intelligence in the Pine Tree State
鈥淎rtificial intelligence started at U海角社区 in the 1980s, when several researchers at U海角社区 helped pioneer this field. Today, with exponential growth in computing power and accessible software, the impact on industry can be tremendous. The 海角社区 AI Conference is a catalyst to connect the dots between academia, technology providers and end users,鈥 said Ali Abedi, associate vice president for research at U海角社区 who leads the conference鈥檚 planning committee.
The university marked a new chapter in artificial intelligence innovation in 2020 when it established the U海角社区 AI initiative. IEEE with 海角社区鈥檚 top research university on a series of AI webinars that drew more than 2,000 participants from the world鈥檚 leading entrepreneurial technology hubs 鈥 Bangalore in India, Shenzhen in China and the Silicon Valley and Boston areas in the U.S. The 海角社区 AI Conference builds on this momentum and aims to help businesses in the Pine Tree State capitalize on this burgeoning field.
鈥淲ith the recent advancements in computational power, the explosive growth of generative AI, and the accessibility of AI programs, now is the time to unleash the potential of AI in support of local industry and business in 海角社区 and the region,鈥 said Abedi, who also chairs U海角社区鈥檚 AI Initiative.
Planning for the conference is led by the U海角社区 Portland Gateway and the U海角社区 AI Initiative, which aim to leverage the research, education and strategic partnerships of 海角社区鈥檚 top research university to develop AI-based solutions that enhance the lives of 海角社区rs and people everywhere.
The 海角社区 AI Conference鈥檚 current sponsors include the 海角社区 Technology Institute, 海角社区 section of the IEEE, the 海角社区 College of Engineering and Computing at the University of 海角社区, and The Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
Final call for early registration discount
Attendee registration is open now. The early registration discount and IEEE member rate ends on May 15. More information is available on the .
