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College of Business and Public Policy Showcase

Friday, October 4, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Interactive stations and engaging conversation!
  • Wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, & hors d’oeuvres.
    Must be 21+ to attend.
  • Tickets on Sale Soon!

The 2024 College of Business and Public Policy Showcase is all about artificial intelligence (AI)! This year we've invited some of the leading experts from industry, government, and research who are pioneering AI –

Witness Aurora, the AI Dog from the Alaska Department of Transportation, and learn about digital twins modernizing Cordova’s electrical grid with Clay Koplin, CEO of Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Hear Dr. Victoria Coleman, Air Force CTO, discuss AI-piloted F16 fighters, and see Walmart’s VR employee training revolution led by Andy Trainor.

Discover UAA College of Arts & Sciences' Dr. Bortz's work in AI genomics for biosecurity and meet CBPP students from the AI with Business Applications class showcasing their innovative projects.

Highlights:

  • Explore artificial intelligence (AI), and learn ways to use it to unleash hidden potential.
  • Attend any of a series of 30 minute sessions where you'll see different uses of AI in various fields.
  • Visit the Alaska Data Science and AI Lab (ADSAIL) and experience cutting-edge technology! Try out the Hololens 2, VR, or eye tracking, and take on our chess robot for a game.
  • Accept the AI Showcase Challenge to solve the Seawolf puzzle using a Hololens. The fastest to solve the puzzle during the showcase wins!
  • Mingle and network while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer/cider options.
  • Enjoy a dedicated networking space in the Spine. Talk with our faculty, Dean’s Advisory Board members, alumni and other UAA dignitaries.
  • Bid on select items in our silent auction.
  • Much more!

Tickets are only $50. A portion of your ticket will be donated to support CBPP student programs and scholarships.

Doors open at 4:30 P.M. • Program begins at 5:00 P.M. • This is a 21+ Event

 

 

 

Proceeds of this event and a portion of ticket sales will support the College of Business & Public Policy student programs and scholarships.
Donations will be receipted by the University of Alaska Foundation.