Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future
Theme: Artificial Intelligence for All: Bridging Disciplines, Expanding Possibilities
Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Location: Bronco Student Center, Ursa Major
The AI Fair is a free, ticketed event open to all students and the public.
Register to Attend the Artificial Intelligence Fair
Register to Participate in the Hackathon
This year’s theme, AI for All: Bridging Disciplines, Expanding Possibilities, highlights the potential of artificial intelligence as a tool for innovation and growth across all academic and professional fields. The AI Fair will offer workshops, demonstrations, and panel discussions to show how AI can be applied to enhance teaching, learning, and research. Attendees will gain practical insights into using AI to solve real-world problems, streamline processes, and expand their skill sets. By integrating AI into various disciplines, the event aims to equip students, staff, and faculty with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Schedule
- 9:00 - Check-In
- 9:20 - Opening Remarks
- 9:30 - Hackathon Presentations in Ursa Major
- 10:00 - Table Presentations in Ursa Minor
- 10:00 - Breakout Sessions in Andromeda
- 10:50 - Smart Factory Tour, meet in Ursa Major Rotunda
- 12:00 - Lunch Distribution
- 12:15 - Keynote Talk with Rob Leach, Global Microsoft Executive and General Manager at Avanade, in Ursa Major
- 12:45 - Panel Discussion in Ursa Major
- 13:45 - Hackathon Winners Announced and Closing Remarks in Ursa Major
- 14:15 - California Center for Ethics and Policy session in Lyra
Hackathon
Cal Poly Pomona Student teams of three to five compete in a campuswide, industry-partnered hackathon, with finalists presenting at the fair. Participating CPP students must register their team and each team member must reserve a fair ticket.
Community Dialog
Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to participate in discussing the possibilities and criticisms of AI with the CPP community and industry professionals.
Speakers
Our session speakers educate and provide narratives around their innovative technologies, approaches, and experiences with artificial intelligence.
Vendors
Cal Poly Pomona provides an audience of upcoming career professionals and technology enthusiasts looking for clever ways to implement artificial intelligence. This event offers the opportunity to exhibit , build brand awareness, or participate in networking and recruitment.
Sponsors
Thank you to our valued Artificial Intelligence Fair Sponsors. If you would like to become an AI Fair & Hackathon sponsor visit our Sponsorship page for packages and benefits.
