Join us for an insightful session on “Leveraging AI to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in Central Pennsylvania’s Innovation Ecosystem,” featuring Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law; Associate Dean for Research and Innovation; Founding Director, Intellectual Property Law and Innovation Initiative; Co-hire, Institute for Computational and Data Sciences; and Affiliate, Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence at Penn State University.

Professor Lim will explore how artificial intelligence can serve as a catalyst for equity and inclusive growth across the region’s innovation landscape.

Key discussion areas include:

• Harnessing AI for inclusive innovation: Addressing demographic, geographic, and economic disparities in Central Pennsylvania.

• Building an equitable workforce: Practical strategies for fostering inclusion across STEM and other innovation-driven fields.

• Policy insights: Examination of the House Bipartisan Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence and the USPTO’s “National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation,” with a focus on their local relevance and application.

• Case studies in action: Real-world examples of successful integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles through AI-driven initiatives.

This session will provide attendees with actionable insights and policy perspectives to help shape a more inclusive, forward-looking innovation ecosystem in Central Pennsylvania.