Dan and Robyn Ives AI Innovation Day & Case Competition
This free event is Sponsored by Daniel and Robyn Ives, Palantir Foundation for Defense Policy and International Affairs, and American Inference.

About the Event

The Dan and Robyn Ives AI Innovation Day & Case Competition brings together students, faculty, staff, and industry leaders to explore the transformative impact of Generative AI in business education and beyond. Hosted at Penn State’s Smeal College of Business, this event offers keynote addresses, interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and an undergraduate case competition where student teams will share pitches for their AI-driven solutions to a real-world business case.
Throughout the day, attendees will gain insights from top industry experts such as:

  • Daniel Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities and Smeal Alumnus
  • Akshay Krishnaswamy, Chief Architect at Palantir
  • Daren Coudriet, Director, Nittany AI Alliance
  • Raymond Kusch, CEO, American Inference
  • Clarke Moyer, Applied Research Lab (ARL)

The event will culminate in the Undergraduate Student Case Competition, where teams will pitch AI-driven business solutions to a panel of judges that includes Palantir chief architect, Akshay Krishnaswamy, Wedbush Securities, Daniel Ives, American Inference CEO, Raymond Kusch, and our own Dean, Corey Phelps.
Whether you’re an industry professional, faculty or staff member, or student, join us for a full day or specific sessions that suit your schedule and interests to learn, engage, and cheer on our students!

Event Schedule

Morning Sessions
Time Session Location
9:00am to 11:00am Registration Atrium
9:30am to 10:30am Exclusive Student Event with Akshay Krishnaswamy and Daniel Ives (Invitation Only) Rogers Family Trading Room
11:00am to 1:00pm Opening Keynotes & Lunch
Speakers: Daniel Ives (Wedbush Securities) & Akshay Krishnaswamy (Palantir)		 Atrium

Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Time Session Location
1:15pm to 2:00pm Daren Coudriet (Nittany AI Alliance) Atrium
1:15pm to 2:00pm Clarke Moyer (ARL) Room 214
1:30pm to 2:30pm Akhil Kumar & Carrie Marcinkevage (Penn State) Room 120
1:30pm to 2:30pm Daniel Ives & Akshay Krishnaswamy Rogers Family Trading Room
1:30pm to 2:30pm Smeal Student Panel Room 110
2:10pm to 2:55pm Raymond Kusch, Beyond the Chatbot: Preparing for Work in the Age of AI (Capacity: 100) Atrium
2:10pm to 2:55pm Clarke Moyer (ARL) Room 214
2:10pm to 2:55pm Smeal Faculty Panel Room 122

Case Competition
Time Session Location
3:30pm to 5:00pm Undergraduate Student Case Competition
Undergraduate students will compete in a Shark Tank-style challenge, pitching AI-driven business solutions to a panel of industry experts.		 Room 110
5:00pm Awards Ceremony Atrium

Why Attend?

  • Network with AI Experts: Meet industry leaders from Wedbush Securities, Palantir, American Inference, and more.v
  • Explore AI Innovations: Learn how AI is transforming business education and industry applications.
  • Cheer on Future Leaders: Support top student teams as they present groundbreaking AI solutions.
  • Shape the Future: Be part of discussions that consider the impact and implictions of AI beyond automation and into teaching, learning, and the future of business and industry.

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