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The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the University of South Florida brings in globally recognized researchers that engage in cutting-edge and deeply impactful scientific R&D across all areas of computing.

The fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing are witnessing explosive growth in so many areas. The college is commitmented to ensure that our students, faculty, collaborators and stakeholders are exposed to critical scientific advancements in the broader landscapes of artificial intelligence, cybersecurtiy and computing by hosting a Distinguished Speaker Series and the Rising Innovators in Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Speaker Series.

Distinguished Speaker Series

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Learning the Action Grammar

Yiannis Aloimonos
Professor of Computational Vision and Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland

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Planning Agents for Collaborative Reasoning and Multimodal Generation

Mohit Bansal
John R. & Louise S. Parker Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, UNC Chapel Hill

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The Eye In AI: Human Visual System (HVS) Approaches for Robust Artificial Intelligence

Karen Panetta
Distinguished Professor, Tufts University School of Engineering

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A new way of looking at the 3D World for Better Representation and Understanding

Chandra Kambhamettu
Professor of Computer Science at the University of Delaware

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Unlocking the Future: 30 Years of Innovation at the Crossroads of Visualization, Immersion, and Digital Twins

Carolina Cruz-Neira
Agere Chair Professor of Computer Science, University of Central Florida

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Traversing the AI + X Continuum for Impact

Nitesh Chawla
Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Notre Dame

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Rising Innovators in Scholarly Excellence Speaker Series

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From Data to Knowledge to Better Clinical Outcomes: Leveraging Real-World Data to Assess Health Across the Lifespan

Mamoun Mardini
Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida

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Cooperation Algorithms in Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning

Reza Azadeh
Associate Professor at the Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Designs to Support Better Visual Data Communication

Cindy Xiong Bearfield
Assistant Professor at School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology

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AI-Driven Biometric Security and Healthcare Applications: From Anti-Spoofing to Adversarial Resilience

Nima Karimian
Assistant Professor at the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University

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AI-Driven Biometric Security and Healthcare Applications: From Anti-Spoofing to Adversarial Resilience

Austin Downey
Associate Professor in Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil Engineering at the University of South Carolina

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Accelerating AI at the Edge: Innovations in Hardware and Algorithms

Ramtin Zand
Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of South Carolina

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Previous Events

CyberBay 2025

The inaugural event launching this bold initiative, inviting the technology, academic, government, and military sectors to unite and flourish in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay's evolution as the nation's leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security.

October 13-15, 2025 • Tampa Marriott Water Street

A vibrant collage of colorful geometric patterns features icons representing cybersecurity, a Florida map silhouette, waves, and a turtle, promoting the CyberBay 2025 event in Tampa from October 13-15. The design incorporates elements symbolic of technology and security, framed by palm trees and event sponsorships.
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