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AI and Academia: Charting the Course for Higher Education Policy

In this panel, experts and stakeholders in higher education policy converge to address the transformative impact of AI on academia. They explore the evolving landscape of higher education policy, considering the integration of AI technologies, their implications for teaching and learning, and the broader societal implications. Discussions delve into issues such as equity, access, privacy, …

Democracy in the Age of Algorithms: Elections, Campaigns, and AI

Local experts will explore how artificial intelligence, including the emergence of deep fakes, is reshaping elections and campaigns. From the challenges of algorithmic transparency to the implications of synthetic media on political discourse, they will examine the urgent need for strategies to detect and mitigate the spread of misinformation while emphasizing the importance of media …

Closing Keynote

Join us as we reflect on the conversations surrounding AI and its impact and implications on Alaskan business, culture, education, and government. Keynote: David Reeser, Founder, OpiAIDClosing Remarks: Jon Bittner, State Director, Alaska SBDC

Luncheon Keynote: UAA Debate Team

Get ready for a thought-provoking luncheon keynote like no other! Join Master of Ceremonies Jon Bittner, Alaska SBDC State Director, as he hosts a captivating debate with the UAA Seawolf Debate Team on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence development and deployment. Judges: Christine Resler, CEO, AES, and Christi Bell, Executive Director, UAA BEI …

Securing the Future: Exploring the Role of AI in Cybersecurity

Panelists will explore the evolving role of AI in detecting, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats, addressing topics such as threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and automated incident response. Discussions also delve into the ethical implications, challenges, and best practices for leveraging AI to fortify defenses, protect sensitive data, and safeguard digital infrastructure against emerging cyber …

Art & Artificial: Potential & Peril

Thinking aloud about AI and art, artists, museums, and creativity. Looking at ways artists are employing artificial intelligence as a tool and ways they worry about what’s next. A presentation that doesn’t provide the answers but looks at the landscape. Introduction: Tim Pearson, Professional Coach, Pearson Consulting

Welcome Keynote

Kick off the SBDC Summit with Jon Bittner, Alaska SBDC State Director and Master of Ceremonies, enjoy remarks from UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell, and then dive into growth strategies with founders Shawn Greenway and Javier Velazquez, whose company Formwise is reshaping the future!