Careers in AI: Higher Education and Industry
Event: Careers in AI: Higher Education and Industry
Date: Monday, March 17
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (at California Memorial Stadium)
Co-organized by: BCAIA, World Leading Scientists Institute (WLSI), ASUC Senator Ellen Tong’s Office, CGPSA, Haas AI Club.
Featured Speakers:
Ken Goldberg – Co-Chair, Berkeley AI Research Lab (BAIR)
Sabeer Bhatia – Co-Founder of Hotmail
Abner Jia – Co-Founder, Polyhedra Networks
Irene Chen – Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley; Faculty Co-Chair of AI-Society@Berkeley
Liang Peng – VP of Futurewei, CASPA
Event Agenda (Panel + Speaker Presentations + Networking Mixer)
6:00 - 6:20 PM | Registration & Welcome Reception
Guests check in and network over light refreshments.
Introduction and casual meet-and-greet.
6:20 - 6:30 PM | Acknowledgment & Opening Remarks
Marsha Roberts (President, California Alumni Association (CAA))welcomes attendees and introduces the event.
Brief remarks on CAA and Mentorship.
Event Sponsor Remarks.
6:30 - 7:10 PM | Featured Speaker Presentations
Each speaker shares insights on their AI research journey, career path, and industry trends.
6:30 - 6:45 PM | Opening Keynote:
“AI and Robots in the Roaring 2020s: A Post-Pandemic Surge in Productivity”
Ken Goldberg, Co-Chair, Berkeley AI Research Lab (BAIR)
6:45 - 7:10 PM | Lightning Talks (5 minutes each)
Sabeer Bhatia (Co-Founder of Hotmail) – AI and the future of tech entrepreneurship.
Abner Jia (Co-Founder, Polyhedra Networks) – AI, blockchain, and Web3 innovation.
Irene Chen (Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley, Faculty Co-Chair of AI-Society@Berkeley) – AI, data ethics, and machine learning in healthcare.
7:10 - 7:40 PM | Panel Discussion + Q&A
Moderator: Chuck Ng
Panelists:
Ken Goldberg (Co-Chair, Berkeley AI Research Lab (BAIR))
Sabeer Bhatia (Co-Founder of Hotmail)
Abner Jia (Co-Founder, Polyhedra Networks)
Irene Chen (Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley - Invited)
Liang Peng (VP of Futurewei, CASPA)
Discussion Topics:
Key career paths in AI research & industry.
Challenges and opportunities in academia vs. industry.
Future trends shaping AI innovation.
Open floor Q&A session with attendees.
7:40 - 8:00 PM | Networking Mixer & Closing Remarks
Attendees engage with speakers and fellow participants.
Opportunity for one-on-one conversations and collaboration.
Light refreshments and drinks served.
Target Audience:
UC Berkeley students, researchers, alumni, and faculty interested in AI.
Entrepreneurs and industry professionals exploring AI applications.
Anyone considering careers in AI research and innovation.
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