AI for All: Practical and Accessible AI for Research and Education

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September 15, 2026

The AI for All: Practical and Accessible AI for Research and Education workshop will bring together researchers, educators, and HPC professionals in the state of Mississippi and its surrounding regions to explore cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration with high performance computing. Programming will include AI-related technical topics and non-technical discussions, as well as the opportunity to learn how to leverage NSF-funded cyberinfrastructure resources.

This in-person workshop will be held September 15, 2026 and is hosted by Purdue University in partnership with Arizona State University and Mississippi State University, as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot initiative.

Target Audience: Researchers, faculty, graduate students, and HPC professionals interested in AI/ML applications on HPC system

Check back soon for more information!

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Keynote Speaker:

Joe Stradinger
Founder and CEO of EdgeTheory

Joe Stradinger is Founder and CEO of EdgeTheory, a pioneer in the emerging field of Narrative Intelligence. Through the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics, EdgeTheory helps organizations identify, understand, and act on the narratives shaping industries, markets, and public discourse. Stradinger has spent his career at the intersection of technology innovation, business strategy, and information analysis, developing AI-driven capabilities used by commercial enterprises, government agencies, and national security organizations.