About the Event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for an evening exploring the latest advances in artificial intelligence with Dr. Akshay Bareja, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke’s School of Medicine, Prof. Scott Dyreng, Senior Associate Dean of Innovation at Fuqua School of Business, and Cedric Paillard, CEO of Amris Aviation (www.amrisaviation.com). “Innovating the Future of AI” will explore how neural networks and other AI breakthroughs are transforming industries and reshaping how we work.

The evening will cover:

  •        Deep Learning and Neural Networks: The architecture of neural networks and their potential across scientific and commercial domains
  •        AI in Education: How Fuqua is pioneering AI-powered tools to strengthen classroom discussion, collaboration, and learning outcomes
  •        The Entrepreneurial Spirit of AI: Perspectives from an entrepreneur driving the field forward
  •        What’s Next: Resources, tools, and pathways to continue your AI learning journey

Whether you’re new to AI or deeply immersed in the field, this session will offer fresh perspectives on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future.

HCRT member seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and we expect them to fill quickly. RSVP below

A waitlist will be maintained. If your plans change, please let us know so we can offer your seat to another member. Non-Member tickets are $20.

Interested in becoming a member?  Join HCRT (Membership is $50) to enjoy access to curated experiences like this and deeper connection within our community.

Date: Wednesday, Oct 21st @ 6pm EST

Location: Kirby Reading Room (Keller Center, 1st Floor), Fuqua School of Business, 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC 27708

Parking: Science Drive Visitor’s Lot.  Enter the Fuqua School from the Science Drive entrance.  Kirby Reading Room is on the 1st Floor.

RSVP / NON-MEMBER TICKETS: See below

 

Agenda

6:00 – 6:30 PM

Registration and Networking

Arrive, check in, and connect with fellow alumni and speakers over light refreshments.

6:30 – 6:35 PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Introduction by the event host, setting the stage for the evening.

6:35 – 6:50 PM

Technical Updates: AI and Deep Learning

Speaker: Dr. Akshay Bareja

•  Practical understanding of deep learning and neural networks
•  Historical perspective on the development of AI
•  Update on technical advancements in AI over the last year

6:50 – 7:10 PM

AI in the Classroom: How Fuqua Is Reinventing How We Learn and Collaborate

Speaker: Prof. Scott Dyreng, Senior Associate Dean of Innovation, Fuqua School of Business

•  Inside Fuqua’s AI-powered classroom: using technology to strengthen, not replace, live discussion
•  Real tradeoffs of AI in education: privacy, authenticity, and the future of human judgment
•  Implications beyond the classroom: what this experiment tells us about AI adoption in any organization

7:10 – 7:30 PM

The Entrepreneurial Journey in AI 

Speaker: Cedric Paillard, CEO of Amris Aviation.  www.amrisaviation.com

•  What it takes to sell AI into conservative global enterprises.

•  Customer education, regulatory alignment, and getting enterprises to trust a system with safety implications.

•  What worked, what failed, and lessons learned.

7:30 – 7:45 PM

Interactive Q&A Session

Open floor for attendees to engage directly with the speakers.

7:45 – 7:55 PM

Resources and Next Steps

•  Curated reading and online tools
•  Career paths and opportunities in AI

7:55 – 8:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Final reflections from the speakers and thanks to attendees.
 
 
 

		

	
			
			

			
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