South Dakota State University presents

Innovate AISymposium 2027

A one-day symposium on artificial intelligence in healthcare, national security, agriculture, engineering, higher education and fin tech.

April 1, 2027, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

About

Artificial intelligenceis changing healthcare,national security, agriculture,engineering, higher educationand fintech.South Dakota State University convenes the researchers, agencies and companies doing that work.

Innovate AI Symposium is the event.

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Focus sectors

Six areas of work.

  • A woman in blue scrubs stands beside a microscope in a laboratory.

    Healthcare

    Clinical work, health systems and the decisions artificial intelligence places in front of them.

  • Three people in uniform review a map in a control room.

    National Security

    Defense, public agencies and the systems the country depends on.

  • Four people work on a drone and its electronics at a lab bench.

    Agriculture

    Producers, research and tools that change how food is grown.

  • Students gather around a wheeled robot on the lawn outside Crothers Engineering Hall.

    Engineering

    Applied work from the College of Engineering and the people who use it.

  • Two students sit together on a bench outside a campus building.

    Higher Education

    Campuses, research and the training of people who will use these tools.

  • Two people review dashboards and a diagram on a wall of monitors.

    FinTech

    Payments, lending and the systems that move money.

Schedule

Event Schedule

Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Additional session details and speaker announcements will be shared as they become available.

  1. 5:30 – 6:00 PM

    Welcome Reception + Networking

    Kick off the event with an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, students, and industry professionals. Cash bar available.

  2. 6:00 – 7:15 PM

    Student Pitch Presentations

    Watch student teams showcase their innovative ideas and solutions during a series of engaging, five-minute pitches.

  3. 7:15 – 7:25 PM

    Closing Remarks

    Wrap up the evening's presentations and celebrate the creativity and innovation of our student participants.

  4. 7:25 – 8:30 PM

    Networking + Meet the Students

    Continue the conversation, connect with student presenters, and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres.

The Venue

Canopy by Hilton / Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota. The symposium draws people from across the region to downtown.

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