Kraw Lecture: At the Forefront of AI: Innovation and Discovery

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we understand and solve the world’s most complex challenges—while at the same time causing new challenges and concerns. We invite you to join us for a special UC Santa Cruz Kraw Lecture showcasing the faculty whose groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence is transforming science, technology, and society. From advances in autonomous systems and natural language processing to the development of sustainable and responsible AI, this conversation will highlight the innovative work taking place across disciplines and the real-world impact it is poised to have.

Moderated by special guest Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), this dynamic discussion will bring together leading researchers to explore how these technologies are shaping the future—accelerating discovery, addressing complex global challenges, and opening new frontiers for collaboration. Gain insight into the ideas, discoveries, and collaborations shaping the next generation of artificial intelligence research and hear from the leaders advancing this work.