Vanderbilt University recently hosted the ninth , a reflection of the university鈥檚 leading role in AI and its involvement in projects.听
Organized with the support of the , the conference drew a diverse mix of academics, community leaders and professionals from across Tennessee. It also included a reception highlighting local and regional AI and smart technology developments.
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs was among the keynote speakers at the AI and SmartTechnology Reception, which showcased regional efforts like and projects with Nashville and Chattanooga Public Transit. She stressed the importance of bringing academia, industry and community together.
“Vanderbilt, particularly through the Institute for Software Integrated Systems, continues to play a pivotal role in propelling the field of smart computing forward,鈥� Raver said. 鈥淥ur contributions to this space underscore our deep commitment to promoting educational excellence and groundbreaking research in software-reliant systems. Together, we’re not just understanding the future, we’re actively shaping it.”听
, associate professor of computer science and computer engineering, was co-general director of the event. He emphasized Vanderbilt’s active collaborations with cities throughout Tennessee, especially Nashville and Chattanooga, and its research across civil engineering, electrical engineering and computer science: “Vanderbilt leads in cyber-physical systems, smart cities, AI and cybersecurity. As the local organizer and chair [of the conference], one of the most rewarding aspects was the ability to exchange lessons learned and challenges within the field of smart systems.”听
Other keynote speakers included industry giants like from Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories and from Alliance Innovation Lab, who led discussions on smart technologies and smart mobility services. Also in attendance were , professor of computer science at Singapore Management University, and , professor of engineering at Iowa State University. They discussed inference execution for deep neural network models and smart agriculture, respectively.听
The conference included engaging workshops, interactive tutorials and lively panel discussions such as “Reports from the Field: Deploying Smart Computing Technology to Meet Diverse Community Needs.鈥� The conversation included insightful discourse on real-world smart computing deployments and featured comments from Keith Durbin, Nashville government鈥檚 chief information officer.听
Dubey thanked the for financial support of the conference, and n, vice provost for research and innovation, for sponsoring the AI and SmartTechnology Reception, and the poster and demo session.听
In her remarks during the reception, Raghavan emphasized the importance of Vanderbilt鈥檚 leadership in shaping the future of smart computing. She expressed her excitement about the depth of knowledge shared at the conference and its potential impact on the community.听
IEEE is a leading professional association dedicated to the advancement of electrical engineering, electronics engineering and related fields. It鈥檚 the world’s largest association of technical professionals, with over 423,000 members from more than 160 countries. Its bringing SmartComp 2023 to Vanderbilt was an outgrowth of the university鈥檚 commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration and leadership in the AI and computing field.听听