Symposium Agenda

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Thursday · May 7, 2026
08:30 – 09:00

Registration & Light Refreshments

Check-in and networking begins. Continental breakfast provided.

09:00 – 09:15

Welcome & Provost’s Address

Opening remarks and institutional priorities for AI at Cal Poly.

Opening
09:15 – 09:55

Keynote I — Dr. Julie Carpenter

AI and Human Interactions. Ethics + Emerging Sciences Group, Cal Poly.

Keynote
09:58 – 10:40

Keynote II — Dr. Rama Akkiraju

NVIDIA (Virtual). Enterprise AI and applied innovation.

Keynote
10:40 – 11:00

Student Voices

Perspectives from Cal Poly students on AI in learning and research.

Student
11:00 – 12:00

Faculty Panel

Faculty perspectives on integrating AI into teaching, research, and campus practice.

Panel
12:00 – 13:30

Lunch & Industry Panel

Networking lunch followed by industry leaders from AWS, Apple, and Google discussing emerging careers and AI readiness.

Lunch Industry
13:40 – 15:30

Concurrent Sessions

Multiple tracks running simultaneously covering Ethics, Learning, Industry Applications, and Innovation. Choose sessions that match your interests.

Sessions
15:49 – 16:50

Closing Keynote — Dr. Chris Clark

Noyce Distinguished Speaker. Insights at the intersection of research, practice, and societal impact.

Keynote
16:50 – 17:00

Closing Remarks

Synthesis and call to action for the Cal Poly community.

17:00 onwards

Networking Reception

Continue the conversation with light refreshments.

Reception

Schedule is subject to minor adjustments. Final program will be shared closer to the event.

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