industryXchange

The College of Engineering’s industryXchange brings together industry, Penn State faculty, and government agencies to jointly explore collaboration opportunities for research and student engagement. 

industryXchange 2026: Engineering Innovation with AI

May 19-20
The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W. Park Avenue
State College, Pennsylvania 16803

Register to join us for industryXchange 2026: Engineering Innovation with AI. This collaborative event, led by the Penn State College of Engineering, will bring together Penn State faculty and graduate students and industry leaders to network, discuss industry needs, and explore artificial intelligence research opportunities. 

Scheduled concurrent breakouts include:

• AI for Construction
• AI for Defense
• AI for Health
• Powering AI

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Registration Details

Government and Industry

• Fee: $125 per person
• Attend to build relationships with academic researchers, better understand opportunities to collaborate with them, and network with talented graduate students to build a robust talent pipeline.

Graduate Students and Faculty

• Fee: Complimentary
• Network with representatives from upwards of 50 industry corporations. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with those actively recruiting students, discuss your research efforts, and jump start your career.

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Poster Session

Session Overview and Format

• Only students and postdoctoral associates are invited to submit a poster.
• Posters should highlight a research project related to energy.
• Size and Format: Posters must be in .PPT format and must be 48 inches wide by 36 inches tall.
• NOTE: Students and postdoctoral associates are responsible for printing the posters on foam boards and bringing it to industryXchange. We will provide easels.

All posters will be judged by our industry and government attendees. Winners will be announced at industryXchange.

Eligibility

Graduate students and postdoctoral associates are eligible to submit a poster.

Awards

The top three posters will be awarded cash prizes.