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Doors open at 4:30 pm

  • Sessions

    Scout out the sessions you'd like to attend. (Descriptions below).

  • Networking

    Network with students on the 2nd floor spine

    People in the spine at UAA

  • Food & Drink

    Enjoy beer, wine and delicious food in between sessions.

  • Spirit

    Get a photo with Spirit the Seawolf between 4:45pm - 5:45 pm

    Spirit the Seawolf Mascot

  • Photo Op!

    Get your photo taken at our CBPP photo booth. Share on social!

    Two people posing in a photo booth.

 

Aurora, the AI Robotic Dog

Presented by: State of Alaska Department of Transportation         

Witness the groundbreaking capabilities of the Alaska Department of Transportation’s AI Dog – Aurora. It will be used to discourage birds and other wildlife from settling near plane infields by imitating predator-like movements.

Room: RH 101

 

AI in Genomics for Biosecurity

Presented by: Dr. Bortz, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, UAA College of Arts and Sciences

Join Dr. Bortz as he reveals how he uses AI in genomics for biosecurity to predict emerging pathogens as part of an “Alaska Arctic Biosecurity,” along with the design of molecules that are used in diagnostics and therapy for those pathogens.  

Room: RH 110

     

Personalized AI at the Bedside Saving Lives

Presented by: Dr. J Randall Moorman, MD, Bicentennial Professor of Advanced Medical Analytics, professor of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical Center.

Using AI for predictive monitoring for early diagnosis of potentially catastrophic illness, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and other diseases, where early intervention saves lives.

Room: RH 117

 

AI Takes Flight as the Pilot of the F16 Fighter

Presented by: Dr. Victoria Coleman, Former Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Air Force. Recently CEO of Acubed, and Head of Research & Technology in North America for Airbus

Discover how AI can revolutionize fighter jets with Dr. Victoria Coleman, as she describes the AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet and her pivotal role in its development.

Room: RH 316

Recognition Ceremony

6 pm

Join us in the Atrium for a ceremony recognizing 50 years of CBPP and 25 years of the Hospitality Administration program.

 

AI and Digital Twins in Alaska

Presented by: Mr. Clay Koplin, CEO of Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc

Learn how AI and Digital Twins are modernizing Cordova’s electrical grid, increasing its resilience and resources.

Room: RH 101

AI with Business Applications

Presented by: UAA MBA Students         

Meet the future leaders from the AI with Business Applications class as they showcase their innovative projects: using digital twins for an LNG Sustainable Anchorage (Recipient of the Graduate Student Community Engagement Award ), AI shaping the battlefield, making AI accessible for small businesses, and advancements in healthcare administration.

Room: RH 110 - Weidner

 

Why AI Must Continue to Evolve

Presented by: Dr. Masoumeh Heidari, Assistant Professor, UAA College of Engineering, Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Dr. Heidari will illustrate various applications that necessitated the development of tailored AI models. Examples such as using AI agents in IoT environments and leveraging predictive analytics in healthcare illustrate the need for models precisely designed for unique contexts.  

Room: RH 117

     

Virtual Reality Employee Training at Walmart

Presented by: Mr. Andy Trainor, CEO, SkillsVR North America

Experience how Walmart has harnessed Virtual Reality to revolutionize employee training at Walmart, presented by Andy Trainor, the visionary who led this initiative.

Room: RH 316

Closing Remarks

7-7:15 pm

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