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Purdue AI Research Showcase

April 14, 2026 - 12:00 AM Eastern Time

Location: Fowler Hall and Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette campus

The Institute for Physical AI, in partnership with the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing, is organizing a campus-wide event designed to bring together AI experts, practitioners, and learners to showcase the groundbreaking work emerging at Purdue, as well as sharing innovations from industry partners and exploring new opportunities for collaboration to solve real-world challenges.

Event Focus

The Purdue AI Research Summit is designed as a research‑centered AI showcase, highlighting:

  • AI‑related research and applications across all corners of campus
  • Cross‑disciplinary collaborations and emerging research partnerships
  • Opportunities for Purdue researchers, students, and industry partners to connect and share work

This event will highlight Purdue’s AI research strengths and foster deeper, more targeted collaboration with industry partners interested in research engagement related to AI.

What to Expect

Participants can expect a dynamic environment for building connections, raising awareness of available expertise, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across Purdue’s AI ecosystem, including:

  • Keynotes and panel discussions from leading experts
  • Research demonstrations and displays from Purdue’s leading research centers and institutes advancing AI technologies and applications
  • Student poster session
  • Hands‑on workshops
  • Campus AI resources showcase