InnovAIte Academy
Symposium

Explore AI Projects at the InnovAIte Symposium – Oct. 31 @ 9:30 a.m.

The inaugural InnovAIte Symposium will take place Friday, Oct. 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Ballroom. InnovAIte Academy participants will showcase their AI projects through poster sessions, lightning presentations and table demonstrations. The event will also feature a panel discussion, guest speaker, and networking with campus and community stakeholders.

Details on applying to the fall InnovAIte Academy cohort will be announced at the Symposium. Questions may be directed to innovaite@pdx.edu.

Faculty and staff are invited to join us! Space is limited, please register now via the link below.

Agenda

9:00am - 9:30am: Academy Participant Arrival and Setup

9:30am - 10:30am: Floor Open for Guests to Browse Posters and Demos

10:30am - 10:45am: Welcome to the InnovAIte Symposium

10:45am - 11:15am: Guest Speaker, Sara Tangdall, Senior Principal of AI Ethics & Compliance at Nike

11:15am - 12:00pm: InnovAIte Participant Lightning Presentations - Part 1

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Hosted Lunch

1:00pm - 1:45pm: Panel Discussion - Perspectives from the Inaugural InnovAIte Academy Cohort

1:45pm - 2:30pm: InnovAIte Participant Lightning Presentations - Part 2

2:30pm - 3:00pm: What’s Next and Closing Remarks

More About the Symposium

The inaugural InnovAIte Symposium brings together Portland State University faculty, staff, and community partners to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping higher education.

The day will feature:

Hands-on showcases from the first InnovAIte Academy participants, highlighting AI projects that tackle real-world challenges at PSU.
Poster sessions, lightning talks, and table demonstrations where colleagues will share their contributions to PSU’s growing repository of AI applications and best practices.
A panels and guest speaker offering fresh perspectives on AI’s role in teaching, research, and university operations.
Networking opportunities with campus and community stakeholders engaged in AI innovation.

Why Attend?

This is your chance to:

See AI in action at PSU through live demonstrations.
Learn from colleagues who are pioneering practical applications of AI.
Join important conversations about AI’s role in higher education.
Build connections with others shaping the future of teaching, research, and operations.

Missed the first InnovAIte Academy? Don’t worry—your chance is here.

At the Symposium, we’ll announce details for the second InnovAIte Academy cohort, including how to apply for the Teaching, Research, or Operations tracks this fall. This is your opportunity to join PSU’s growing community of AI practitioners and help shape how AI is used across disciplines and functions.

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