FSU Hosts AIMLX26: Pioneering the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Florida State University (FSU) is preparing to host the highly anticipated 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo, known as AIMLX26, on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee. This two-day event promises to bring together leading minds from academia, industry, and the community to explore the latest advancements and real-world applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) across a broad array of sectors.
Focusing on Agentic AI and Its Expanding Impact
This year’s expo spotlights agentic AI—advanced systems capable of performing tasks and adapting to new information with minimal human intervention. The discussions and presentations will examine how this transformative technology is revolutionizing industries such as medicine, finance, education, and more.
The event is presented by the FSU Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program and features a robust agenda. On Friday, attendees will engage with professionals and researchers from FSU’s Department of Computer Science and School of Information, as well as representatives from OpenAI, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Florida, and Premera Blue Cross.
Insightful Presentations and Diverse Expertise
Presenters will cover a spectrum of timely topics, including the engineering of AI systems, practical deployments in various domains, and the evolution of collaborative AI technologies. The central theme is the emergence of intelligent, autonomous, and cooperative AI systems that are reshaping research methodologies, industrial operations, and societal interactions.
Dr. Zhe He, director of the Institute for Successful Longevity at FSU and a professor in the School of Information, emphasized the expo’s focus: “The program will explore multi-agent systems, large language model–based agents, decentralized AI architectures, AI-driven scientific discovery, and real-world applications in health care, finance, and enterprise systems.”
Dr. He, who is also affiliated with the Departments of Computer Science, Statistics, and Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, will present his team’s pioneering work on LabGenie. This patient- and caregiver-facing application is designed to help older adults interpret complex laboratory results. Supported by a grant from the National Institute on Aging’s Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratories, LabGenie aims to promote health literacy, facilitate shared decision-making, and improve health outcomes by translating technical medical data into patient-friendly insights.
Keynote Address by OpenAI Leader
One of the expo’s highlights is the keynote address by Sherwin Wu, a leading engineer at OpenAI responsible for the OpenAI Platform. His talk, entitled “Slowly, and Then All At Once: A Survey of AI Agents Over the Last Three Years and a Glimpse Into the Next Three Years,” will provide a comprehensive look at the industry’s rapid evolution since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. Wu’s insights are expected to offer a forward-looking perspective on the future capabilities and societal implications of AI agents.
Community Engagement and Hands-On Learning
Saturday’s programming is dedicated to engaging the local K-12 community, marking a first for the AIMLX series. The Challenger Learning Center will host interactive activities designed to ignite curiosity and foster understanding of AI and robotics among young learners. Children and families can participate in activities such as robotics demonstrations, color coding magnets, introductory programming tutorials, car challenges, binary bracelet crafts, and more.
Gordon Erlebacher, director of the Interdisciplinary Data Science program and professor in the Department of Scientific Computing, will discuss the rapid evolution of AI tools and how they impact everyday life. He noted, “AI tools have so many uses that students should learn about, and the community day allows participants to directly ask FSU faculty questions about AI while providing a point of contact for the future. We hope that hearing from local experts who use these tools will make AI approachable and relatable.”
Sponsorship and Event Details
AIMLX26 is sponsored by Florida State University, the FSU College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication and Information, the School of Information, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, the Department of Scientific Computing, the Department of Statistics, the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, and Ruvos. The event is open to industry professionals, students, educators, and community members eager to learn about the ever-evolving landscape of AI and its relevance to society.
For a comprehensive schedule of presentations, speaker details, and further information, attendees are encouraged to visit the FSU Data Science event website.
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