MBZUAI Institute of Foundation Models Silicon Valley Lab - Launch Event
We are excited to invite you to the anticipated MBZUAI IFM Silicon Valley Lab launch event on May 22, 2025 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. The IFM Silicon Valley Lab is intended to serve as a US base of operations for researchers working on cutting-edge foundation model research in collaboration with industry and academic partners as well as MBZUAI researchers in our IFM offices in Abu Dhabi and Paris.
This Launch Event will feature talks from prominent faculty, industry leaders, and researchers who will share their groundbreaking work in foundation models. The event aims to foster collaboration and accelerate progress in foundation models. We will conclude with a reception to forge connections and share ideas. We hope to see you on May 22!
Agenda
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Event Check-in
10:30 - 11:00 AM | Opening Remarks and Keynote
Eric Xing, MBZUAI President and University Professor
Carnegie Mellon University, Professor
11:00 – 11:30 AM | IFM Overview and Goals
Hector Liu, Director of IFM Silicon Valley Lab
11:30 – 12:00 PM | World Models Talk
Zhiting Hu, MBZUAI and UC San Diego
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM | Short Invited Talks
3:00 – 3:30 PM | Coffee Break
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Panel Discussion
How will collaboration between industry and academia shape the future of AI, and what is the IFM’s role.
4:30 – 4:40 PM | Closing Remarks
4:40 – 7:00 PM | Reception