Event: The Penn AI Symposium — Global Ideas Shaping Humanity
October 10-11, 2025
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9:00 am ‐ 5:30 pm

About
The Penn postdoctoral community is invited to the inaugural Penn AI Symposium: Global Ideas Shaping Humanity, a landmark event bringing together leading thinkers at the frontiers of artificial intelligence.
Hosted by Penn AI, the University-wide initiative driving responsible AI innovation, this symposium will feature interdisciplinary talks and discussions across Penn AI’s core themes: AI Foundations, AI+Business, AI+Education, AI+Health, AI+Science, and AI+Society. The event marks the launch of Penn AI and underscores Penn’s commitment to advancing AI research, fostering collaboration, and addressing pressing scientific and societal questions.
Featured Speakers:
- Kathleen McKeown — Professor of Computer Science, Columbia University
- Sanjog Misra — Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Ig Igbert Bittencourt — Research Scientist, Harvard University
- Stefania Druga — Independent Researcher, AI and Education
- Gregory D. Hager — Mandell Bellmore Professor of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University
- Surya Ganguli — Professor of Applied Physics, Stanford University
Sponsored by the Penn AI
Type: In-person
Audience: Open to the Penn Community