Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m (PST)
Purdue Engineering is accelerating the discussion of artificial intelligence as it relates to physical AI, nuclear energy and space.
The Tech Summit will showcase a series of presentations and panel discussions with leading faculty, alumni and industry partners within these sectors, closing the gap between academic research and industry practice to better serve the world around us.
Location
Computer History Museum | Hahn Auditorium
1401 N Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043
Hotel and Transportation
Free parking is available on-site at the Computer History Museum. Event participants and attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the event.
Speakers
John Gedmark
Co-Founder and CEO
Astranis
Seungjin Kim
Capt. James F. McCarthy, Jr. and Cheryl E. McCarthy Head of the School of Nuclear Engineering
Purdue University
Milind Kulkarni
Michael and Katherine Birck Head and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Apeksha Kumavat
Co-Founder and Chief Engineer
Gatik
Mark Lundstrom
Don and Carol Scifres Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Ajay Malshe
R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
Solange Massa
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Ecoatoms
Shreyas Sundaram
Marie Gordon Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Co-Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks
Purdue University
2025's Tech Summit
The first annual Purdue Engineering Bay Area Tech Summit featured an engaging fireside chat with DJ Patil and sessions highlighting cutting-edge innovation. Discussions covered AI with insights from academia and industry leaders at Amazon and d-Matrix; advances in soft robotics; and a cybersecurity panel with experts from Securiti, Purdue, and venture capital. Additional sessions explored the intersection of AI and pharmaceuticals, followed by deep dives into quantum technologies through a panel with PsiQuantum, Infleqtion, and Purdue faculty. The program showcased how Purdue’s faculty and alums and strong network of industry leaders are paving the way of the future.
For questions regarding this event, please contact specialevents@purdueforlife.org.