Showcase Overview
The Purdue AI Research Showcase is a campus-wide event organized by the Institute for Physical AI in partnership with the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing. This event brings together AI experts, practitioners, and learners to showcase groundbreaking work emerging at Purdue, as well as sharing innovations from industry partners and exploring new opportunities for collaboration to solve real-world challenges.
Designed as a research-centered AI showcase, this event highlights AI-related research and applications across all corners of campus, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and emerging research partnerships. It provides opportunities for Purdue researchers, students, and industry partners to connect and share work.
What to Expect: A dynamic environment featuring keynotes and panel discussions from leading experts, research demonstrations and displays from Purdue's leading research centers and institutes, a student poster session, hands-on workshops, and a campus AI resources showcase.
Event Details
Dates: April 14–15, 2026
Location:
Fowler Hall and Stewart Center
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Event Hours:
April 14: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April 15: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Program Highlights
- Keynotes and panel discussions from leading experts
- Research demonstrations and displays from Purdue's leading research centers and institutes advancing AI technologies and applications
- Student poster session showcasing emerging AI research
- Hands-on workshops on AI tools and methodologies
- Campus AI resources showcase highlighting available expertise and opportunities
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Registration
To register for the 2026 Purdue AI Research Showcase, please click here: REGISTRATION
Poster Session Callout
During the Purdue AI Research Showcase, IPAI and RCAC will be hosting a poster session. Best poster will receive travel expense coverage of up to $1,000 to a conference of their choice! To learn more about the poster session and to submit your poster, please visit our Poster Session Callout.