Archives: Presentations
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Intelligent Connection: Exploring the Future of Therapy and AI by Michael VanderWaal
Michael VanderWaal, LCSW, brings his dual perspective as Director of People at Nola AI and as a psychotherapist to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape the way people connect with care. Drawing on his experience in organizational leadership, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, and the development of Caring Practitioners Circle, an emerging AI powered therapy directory, Michael…
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Agents: Human, Rational and Intelligent by Sabelo Jupiter
An attempt at a comprehensive deep dive into the framework of Artificial Intelligence from the perspective of the work of Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig. This will be a structured deep dive into the conceptual and technical foundations of Artificial Intelligence, guided by what is widely regarded as the definitive textbook in the field. The…
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AI-Driven Rehabilitation: BioSmart’s Vision for the Future of Medicine by Marzonet Palmer
BioSmart is a groundbreaking biomedical startup that combines neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and patient-centered design to transform the recovery process following neurological surgery. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, BioSmart develops innovative tools that personalize rehabilitation, monitor patient progress, and improve outcomes. This presentation will explore the vision behind BioSmart, the challenges it addresses in neurological recovery,…
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Entangled Intelligence: The Regenerative AI Stack — retrieval, feedback, and rest cycles that favor living systems. by Dustin Hughes
How can humans, AI, and nature become co-creative partners in systems that support life? I’ll present a practical architecture—a “brain around the model”—that wraps any large language model with a memory hub, reward logs, and a digital endocrine layer of synthetic hormones. These hormones bias attention, tools, and tone before the model responds. The system…
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Algorithms for Care: Using AI to Support Black Maternal Health by Jordan Williams
My project examines how artificial intelligence can possibly intersect with human and environmental systems to address the maternal mortality crisis in Louisiana, where Black women face disproportionately high risks. Grounded in Black Feminist thought, it explores how AI can be designed to be accountable, life-affirming, and responsive to community needs. Deliverables include a website with…
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Gaia’s Children by Tatyana Thompson
A discussion of using Ai as a way to facilitate outdoor, interactive classrooms. Most classrooms within the city of New Orleans already heavily incorporate technology. However, learning is limited to mundane classroom work and excessive discipline. Many of these facilities have restricted outdoor play time rendering students to only 15 minutes in nature, which have…
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A BUNDL of Ambition & Care by Joseph Clay Politz
A BUNDL of Ambition & Care is Clay Politz’s story of growth, resilience, and transformation. Through lived experience, he reveals how ambition and care cut through the noise of résumés, degrees, and titles—unlocking the qualities that truly build people and businesses. This journey leads into BUNDL, Clay’s tech company designed to deliver industry-specific AI solutions…
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Build Smarter: Creating Software & Apps Without Writing Code by Paul Saputo
In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to turn ideas into working software—without writing a single line of code. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or junior developer, this session will show you how to use AI-powered and no-code tools to bring your vision to life, from concept to launch. We’ll walk through how to…
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Opening Remarks
Let’s get our day started right! Join us for coffee and opening remarks.
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Closing Remarks
End our day on a high note! Join us for closing remarks in the upstairs theater.