Defense Technology Showcase and Artificial Intelligence Roundtable at UNC Charlotte
Note: The event location has been changed to Cone University Center, Room #341 to allow for more capacity.
The Defense Technology Showcase and Artificial Intelligence Roundtable will be held March 21, 2024, at the University of North Carolina Charlotte’s CIPHER (Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks) Research Center.
The morning program showcases the university’s defense technology and Department of Defense-funded programs.
The afternoon program features an interactive roundtable, “AI User Experience: The Warfighter and Personnel Experience."
Lunch is provided at no cost.
Participants include representatives of the Department of Defense, several university departments, industry, federal and state governments, and North Carolina's defense innovation ecosystem.
This event is held in partnership with:
- Defense Alliance of North Carolina, Science & Technology Forums
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
- Michael Best Consulting
Agenda
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Early check-in, Coffee, Networking with speakers
9:30 – 9:50 a.m. | Welcome, Introductions
- UNC Charlotte
- Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)
- Mr. Phil Williams, Chair, Science & Technology Forums (DANC)
9:50 – 11:40 a.m. | UNC Charlotte Defense Technology Showcase and DoD Funded Programs
- Dr. Rob Cramer, Social-Ecological Overview of Military Suicide Prevention
- Dr. Artur Wolek, Autonomous Marine Vehicles: Platforms, Capabilities, and Enabling Algorithms
- Mr. Jim Gafford, Power Systems: Predictive Management of Tactical Electric Power Systems
- Dr. Dan Janies, Computational Intelligence to Predict Health & Environmental Risks
- Dr. Rob Reid, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery Enhancement via Bovine Thymus Extract
11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. | Lunch
12:30 – 12:55 p.m. | Early check-in, Networking with speakers and panelists
12:55 p.m. | Call to seats
1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Welcome, Introductions
- UNC Charlotte
- Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)
- Mr. Phil Williams Chair, Science & Technology Forums (DANC)
1:20 – 1:40 p.m. | Overview of AI at UNC Charlotte
- Dr. Min Shin, Professor and Chair, Computer Science
1:40 – 2:00 p.m. | AI Highlights
- Dr. Srinivas Akella, UNC Charlotte
- Dr. Srijan Das, UNC Charlotte
2:10 – 3:20 p.m. | Artificial Intelligence Roundtable Interactive Conversation
Moderators:
- Mr. Lyle Gravatt, Lawyer, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
- Mr. Kyle Snyder, Principal, Michael Best Consulting
Panelists:
- Dr. Min Shin, UNC Charlotte
- Dr. Srinivas Akella, UNC Charlotte
- Dr. Srijan Das, UNC Charlotte CharMLab
- Mr. Tate Nurkin, The Atlantic Council, OTH Intelligence Group
3:20 – 3:30 p.m. | Question & Answer session, Next steps
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Closing remarks, Networking
Directions/Parking
UNC Charlotte Cone University Center Directions
Visitor parking is available in the Cone Deck. Rates are $5 per hour; $15 max per day (M-F). Visitors please note: Cars parked along roadways or in unauthorized parking spaces may be ticketed.
Registration
The event is free, however registration is required.
More Information
For more information, please visit the event site or contact Mr. Phil Williams, Defense Alliance of North Carolina, Science & Technology Committee Chair by email or phone (336) 312-6478.
UNC Charlotte, Cone University Center
9025 University Road
Room #341
Charlotte, NC, 28223