Bringing together Cornell faculty alongside voices from industry and policy, the discussion offers both breadth of Cornell research and real-world insight. Panelists will highlight key opportunities, emerging risks, and what leaders, donors, and innovators need to know to act responsibly and effectively.

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Reception, featuring hors d'oeuvres with beer and wine6:30-8 p.m.: Panel discussion featuring Cornell faculty and industry partners
Registration required to attend this event - space is limited

Location:

Cornell Tech: Tata Innovation Center, Room 591
2 West Loop Rd, New York, NY 10044 (Roosevelt Island)

Panel speakers include:

Rachel Brown (Moderator), Cornell Atkinson Advisory Council Member and Managing Director and Head of Global Innovation at CIBC Global Asset ManagementBen Gaiarin, Technical Program Manager, Google DeepMindUdit Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell TechAmanda Rodewald, Cornell Atkinson Faculty Director; Garvin Professor, Cornell CALS Ashley School; and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies, Cornell Lab of OrnithologyApril Salas, Principal and Chief Operating Officer, EFI Foundation Brian Shoicket, VP, Innovation Industries, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)

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