Discover how Artificial Intelligence and data-intensive technologies transform biomedical research, precision medicine, healthcare delivery, and sustainable healthcare infrastructure. The event will engage researchers, students, and faculty across Cal State LA and the broader Southern California community, particularly those in computer science, engineering, biological sciences, and public health.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Cal State LA's Golden Eagle Ballroom
Symposium Agenda
Registration opens at 8:30 AM in Golden Eagle Ballroom 1
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Opening Remarks by Dr. Negin Forouzesh, Dean Warter-Perez, and Provost Lattimer | GE 1 |
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| 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Keynote Speech by Dr. Minjeong Jeon | GE 1 |
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45 - 12:00 PM | Faculty Highlight and Panel with Dr. Mohammad Pourhomayoun, Dr. Armando Beltran, and Dr. Deborah Won | GE 2 |
| 10:45 - 12:00 PM | Startup Highlight and Panel with LA BioStart Startups | GE 3 |
| 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Lunch and Poster Session | Patio |
| 1:15 - 2:45 PM | Researcher Highlight and Panel with Dr. Xiuzhen Huang, Dr. Ryan Urbanowicz, and Dr. Philip Freda | GE 1 |
| 1:15 - 2:45 PM | Hands-on Workshop I: ACM | GE 2 |
| 1:15 - 2:45 PM | Hands-on Workshop II: AI/ML Club | GE 3 |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks by Dr. Negin Forouzesh and Dr. Arturo Pacheco-Vega | GE 1 |
Parking Permit
PARKING PERMIT
A complimentary parking permit is available when you register for the event with a valid email by October 23, 2026.
Parking Services will email you directly (not ECST) instructions for accessing your FREE virtual LPR (License Plate Recognition) permit. Our campus parking system uses license plate recognition technology to minimize waste, aligning with Cal State LA's sustainability goals.
Visitors may purchase a daily parking permit online or from a permit machine located in designated campus parking lots and parking structures. Visit Parking and Transportation to purchase your one-day visitor parking permit online at https://calstatela.aimsparking.com/
PARKING LOT & CAMPUS MAP
- Event parking is available at Structure E.
- Symposium held in the Golden Eagle Ballrooms (3rd floor)
Visit the Cal State LA Parking and Transportation website for parking and permit details. Take a virtual campus tour before your visit, and download the PDF map showing the symposium parking and ballroom locations.
Download: Symposium parking and venue map (PDF).
Visit: Parking & Transportation and Online Campus Map
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