AI for All: Practical and Accessible AI for Research and Education
Workshop Overview
The AI for All: Practical and Accessible AI for Research and Education workshop will bring together researchers to explore the integration of artificial intelligence with high performance computing. This in-person workshop will bring together researchers, educators, and industry professionals in the state of Indiana and its surrounding regions to explore cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications. 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, such as Purdue University’s Anvil supercomputer. The preliminary program can be found below.
The workshop will be held in Indianapolis, May 20-21, 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 systems.
Event Details
Dates & Times: May 20 - 21, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 8AM to 5PM Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8AM to 4PM
Apply to Attend:
Registration is free for this event. However, space is limited to 50 participants. We anticipate receiving more applications than available spots. Attendees will receive confirmation of their attendance via email from workshop organizers.
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/xvggVNbBTQLpTLC1A
Location:
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport Hotel*
2501 S. High School Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
*Parking is complementary at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport Hotel.
Apply for Hotel Accomidations:
Travel support in the form of hotel accommodations (room, tax, and applicable fees) for two nights (check-in May 19th and check-out May 20th) at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport hotel will be available only for attendees who need to travel outside a 50- mile radius to attend this workshop. Attendees who apply to receive hotel accommodations will be responsible for any personal expenses and incidentals and will be asked to present a personal credit card at the time of check-in. Please note that parking is complementary at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport Hotel. No other travel expenses will be reimbursed.
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Registration
Registration is free for this event. However, space is limited to 50 participants. We anticiapte recieving more applications then available spots. Attendees will recieve confirmation of there attendance via email from workshop organizers.
For questions about the workshop, please contact the RCAC team.
Support
Anvil and this workshop is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2005632. Travel support is covered as part of the ACCESS Support grant #2138286. ACCESS is an advanced computing and data resource program supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure awards.
