AI Plus Institute Director to Speak at Three Upcoming Conferences

The University at Albany's AI Plus Institute Director Balakrishnan (Prabha) Prabhakaran is slated to speak at three upcoming conferences hosted in the Capital Region.

During New York State Digital Equity Network's third annual conference, Dr. Prabhakaran will speak during the Digital Inclusion, AI Literacy and an equitable Quantum Future in New York State plenary panel.

The September 29, 2026, conference is hosted in partnership with UAlbany at ETEC. This year's theme is Revisiting New York’s Digital Divide: Solutions for Reaching the Disconnected.

Dr. Prabhakaran will also be a session speaker at GE Vernova's AI Edge Symposium, which will be held from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, N.Y.

The AI Edge Symposium combines five major technology tracks into a three-day program featuring keynote talks, technical sessions, and live demonstrations​. Industry thought leaders, government agencies and technology partners are expected to attend.

Lastly, at Government Innovation New York, Dr. Prabhakaran will participate in a panel discussion titled, "Leading New York’s Next Chapter of Secure, Connected, and Responsive Government." He has also served as an event steering committee member for the November 12, 2026, program in Albany, N.Y.

Government Innovation New York convenes senior public sector leaders to explore proven strategies, share what's working, and accelerate progress with confidence — including responsible AI adoption. The event is hosted by the Public Sector Network in partnership with the New York State Office of Information Technology Services.

The AI Plus Institute at the University at Albany is a leading center for cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) research, education and collaboration. Dr. Prabhakaran's own research spans the broad area of collaborative, mixed reality systems for healthcare and STEM education.

Learn more about the AI Plus Institute at UAlbany.