Join us for the University of South Dakota’s 7th Annual (https://www.ai-research-lab.org/events/ai-symposium/2025)—formerly known as the Data Harnessing Symposium (2018–2019)—sponsored by IEEE and held in conjunction with the inaugural (https://sd-bcc.org/). This premier event brings together thought leaders from academia, industry, and government to explore the forefront of artificial intelligence, data engineering, quantum computing, cyber threats, risk management, sustainable agriculture, healthcare, and biomedical computing. Venue: USD Sioux Falls Avera Hall 4801 N. Career Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Main Page: (https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ai-research-lab.org%2Fevents%2Fai-symposium%2F2025&data=05%7C02%7Crodrigue.rizk%40usd.edu%7Ce9cc0f3f9a924744f6f908dda830f61f%7C9c36a7d0bf7b49919b78be91a52f0226%7C0%7C0%7C638851650620526235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KeWlRT1ZwzH0%2FQWWB7xtzNhewViLwRSN08xPIRjQn5s%3D&reserved=0) Registration: No registration fee. Participants will receive their certificate of participation. This event is co-sponsored by the IEEE (Region 4). Speakers: George Awad, Computer Scientist/Project Leader, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gopi Challagolla, Software Engineer, Microsoft Douglas Lauffenburger, Full Professor and Founding Chair of Dept of Biological Engineering at MIT Kaifu Chen, Associate Professor at Harvard Med School/Boston Children's Hospital Yinglong Miao, Associate Professor at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kinchel C. Doerner, Director, SD EPSCoR Pete Doucette, Director, EROS Center Joni Ekstrum, Executive Director, South Dakota Biotech Dan Buresh, Director of Data Management, Direct Companies Carson Merkwan, Director of Business Development, Direct Companies Joseph J Schueder, Senior Technical Fellow, Collins Aerospace Joseph Engler, Chief AI Scientist, Collins Aerospace Chris Reuter, Sr. Principal AI Engineer, Collins Aerospace Mike Vetter, Sr. Co-Founder, Wildfire Labs … more coming soon. Organizing Committee: KC Santosh, Chair & Professor, University of South Dakota (Founding Chair, AI Symposium& Co-Chair, SDBCC) William CW Chen, Assist. Professor, University of South Dakota (Chair, SDBCC) Jeffrey McGough, Head & Professor, South Dakota School of Mines (Co-Chair, SDBCC) Rodrigue Rizk, Assist. Professor/Grad Coord, University of South Dakota (Co-Chair, AI Symposium) Robert Burke, Conference Committee Chair, IEEE Region 4 Bldg: Avera Hall , USD Sioux Falls, 4801 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57107, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487885

Join us for a dynamic half-day in-person event celebrating Women in Engineering Day, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, students, and allies from all backgrounds. You will engage with two expert panels featuring diverse voices in the field, then roll up your sleeves in a hands-on security awareness workshop to share practical strategies, build connections, and help create a safer digital community. Registration is free to students! General registration: $20 Sponsors: $100; $200; $300 Parking Information White River State Park underground garage: Attendees can get a $5 discounted parking fee with a validation coupon at the event. [] Co-sponsored by: Google WTM, SAEIndiana Agenda: - 1-1:20 speed networking + light snacks - 1:20-1:30 Kick-off - 1:30 - 2:20 Panel 1 (50 min): “Paths to Future-Focused Leadership: Upskilling & Navigating Cybersecurity Careers” - Panelists: Todd Grotenhuis, April Motrelock, Chris Unton. Moderator Taylor Epley - Join us to explore how cyber professionals build relevant skills and chart growth in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape - 2:30 - 3:00 Security Awareness Workshop: Forensic Detective: Open Source Intelligent Gathering. Led by Dr. Mohammad Noureddine. Assistant - Min Min Thant - 3:00 - 4:00 Panel 2 (1 hr): “Leading with Innovation: Overcoming Challenges in Security Solutions” - Panelists: Jeff Price, Dan Shickell, Vaishnavi Chandrasekaran, Terri Zimmerman. Moderator Taylor Epley - Join us to learn about challenges, regulations, and innovations in the cybersecurity field - 4:00 - 5:00 ignite talks (sponsors) and NCAA Museum + refreshments Sponsors: Bldg: NCAA Headquarters, 700 W Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

You are invited to join the IEEE Central Illinois Section in downtown Champaign, IL for our monthly networking meeting series. This informal dinner event is open to all IEEE member grades, including IEEE students and graduate students. Whether you're an active member or a student just beginning your career, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and build valuable relationships within the engineering community. REGISTER IF ATTENDING: Registration is complimentary. However, please note that all attendees are responsible for their own bills. Registration ends the morning of the event, or when all spaces have filled. BRINGING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? If registering, please indicate if you plan to bring any guests. IEEE members may bring a nonmember guest. PARKING INFORMATION: - Nearest Lot: Parking spaces are available at the Walnut Street & Washington lot located at 35 East Washington St, Champaign, IL 61820. Visitors must pay to use this lot using an automated pay station in the center of the lot, or have a permit. - Garage Parking: Metered parking is available at the Hill Street Parking Deck located at 123 West Hill St., Champaign, IL 61820. The exit gate accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit and debit cards. The expected rate during this event is $0.75 per hour (rounded up). This area is head-in (forward) parking only. - Street-Level Parking: Metered street-level parking is available in the vicinity. For comprehensive information about parking in the area, please see the Champaign Public Works Department webpage: champaignil.gov/public-works/parking/. DRESS CODE: This event has no explicit dress code, however casual, semi-casual, and business casual seem common at the venue. ABOUT US: Formed as part of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) on June 28th, 1951; the IEEE Central Illinois Section serves members in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy, Decatur, and their surrounding areas. Speaker(s): , , , Agenda: Start time: 6:00 PM Central Time End time: 8:00 PM Central Time Bldg: Big Grove Tavern, 1 E Main St, Champaign, Illinois, United States, 61820