IEEE SCV WIE AI Summit 2026

IEEE SCV WIE AI Summit 2026
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In an era where AI technologies are rapidly transforming industries and redefining possibilities, it is crucial to explore both the innovations driving this change and the responsibilities that come with it. Today, we will delve into a diverse array of topics that highlight the multifaceted nature of AI and its profound impact on our lives.
Our sessions will cover the latest developments in Large Language Models and Foundation Models, exploring efficient fine-tuning, multilingual adaptation, and the role of LLMs as knowledge bases. We will also examine the evolution of AI agents, focusing on autonomous task completion, multi-agent collaboration, and the integration of external knowledge for robust decision-making.
In the realm of Vision and Multimodality, we will explore the integration of text, image, and video understanding, as well as advanced techniques like zero-shot learning and self-supervised learning. Our discussions on MLOps for LLMs will provide insights into best practices for training, deploying, and evaluating large models.
We will also address the critical areas of Knowledge-Grounded Reasoning, On-Device Learning, and the ethical dimensions of AI, including bias mitigation, privacy preservation, and the detection of misinformation.
Talk tracks are broadly classified but not limited to,
1. Large Language Models (LLMs) & Foundation Models
2. AI Agents
3. Sustainable Hardware for AI
4. Edge to Cloud Orchestration
5. Knowledge-Grounded & Reasoning
6. On-Device Learning for LLMs and Multi-Modal AI
7. Ethics, Bias & Fairness
8. Women Leading the AI Revolution
Speaker(s): Neeraja, Mayuri Kulkarni, Niruta Talwekar, Arpita
Agenda:
– 9:30 AM – 10: 00 AM: Registrations
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10:00 AM – 10:10 AM: Welcome Keynote by IEEE WiE + WIN (Shweta, Jerri, Shalini)
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10:10 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote by Cindy Stottard (CIO, Intel)
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10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Agentic AI: Agentic Netops – Mayuri Kulkarni (Palo Alto Networks)
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10:50 AM – 11:10 AM: Ethics, Bias & Fairness: Can You Trust a Panel of LLM Judges? – Niruta Talwekar (Meta)
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11:10 AM – 11:30 AM: Emerging Topics: Society for Social Implications of Technology 2026 – Maureen W Vavra (The StrataFusion Group)
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11:30 AM – 11:50 AM: LLM: Rewiring Developer Muscle Memory – Neeraja Amilineni (Workday)
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11:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Transition & Buffer
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
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1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Panel (Leadership): From AI Adoption to AI Leadership
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Moderator: Shruthika Iyengar (Intel)
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Panelists: Nalini Garg (Deloitte), Rajshree Chabukswar (Intel), Vyoma Gajjar (ServiceNow), Hazel Stobier (Qualcomm)
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1:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Transition
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2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Lightning Talks: Voices Shaping the Future of AI (5 mins each)
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From Silicon to AI – Shalini Lakshmana (Intel)
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The Improbable: What Are "You" Optimizing For? – Özlem Coday (Intel)
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Beyond the Model: BioPharma's Next Breakthrough – Beenish Zia (Intel)
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Workplace Productivity & Agentic AI – Margaret Laffan (Intel)
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The Future of Customer Support – Swati Chopra (Intel)
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When AI Leaves the Chat – Basak Caprak (Intel)
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2:30 PM – 2:35 PM: Transition
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2:35 PM – 2:55 PM: LLM: Beyond the Next Token: Evolution to World Action Models – Negin Heidari (SF Motors)
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2:55 PM – 3:15 PM: Knowledge Grounded AI: How Faithful Is LLM Reasoning? – Arpita Vasant Shah (Microsoft)
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3:15 PM – 3:25 PM: Closing Remarks
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