Nittany AI Challenge Celebration Event

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Join us in Heritage Hall as we celebrate the completion of the 2019 Nittany AI Challenge. This is a unique opportunity to network with representatives from leading AI companies and innovation-focused administrators, students, faculty, and staff. Learn how AI is being leveraged to improve the Penn State experience at University Park and beyond and be among the first to know who will be this year’s recipients of up to $25,000 in funding!

Agenda

5:00–7:00 p.m.
Nittany AI Celebration with free food and ice cream
Celebrate the incredible work accomplished during the course of the 2019 Nittany AI Challenge. Interact with the top talent from throughout the Challenge, try out AI projects during a project showcase, and network with Penn State Administrators and corporate participants over refreshments during this evening of networking, recruiting, and innovation.

7:00–7:30 p.m.
Creating the Machine Intelligent Future
Marc Boudria, vice president of science and technology at Hypergiant Industries, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Boudria has spent 20 years of his career creating solutions and exploring the cutting edge of various forms of technology, all with a strong focus on AI.

7:30–8:00 p.m.
2019 Nittany AI Challenge Awards
Help us celebrate as we announce the final award decisions for the 2019 Nittany AI Challenge, providing $25,000 to support top teams in the continued development of their innovations.

Come early to watch the Challenge finalists pitch their ideas, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Freeman Auditorium.

Registration