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DESCRIPTION:We are excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (
 OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies (GET) Series\, a monthly platform dedic
 ated to exploring groundbreaking trends in computer science and technology
 . Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter\, this series 
 brings together professionals\, students\, and tech enthusiasts to engage 
 with forward-thinking ideas and cutting-edge advancements.\n\nThis month\,
  we dive into the transformative role of AI in Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D
 ). Integrating AI into R&amp;D processes holds immense potential\, driving inn
 ovation and unlocking trillions in economic value. According to McKinsey\,
  generative AI alone could contribute $2.6 to $4.4 trillion annually\, wit
 h R&amp;D and product innovation among the most significant beneficiaries.\n\n
 Join us as we explore the AI4R&amp;D model\, addressing key challenges in the 
 R&amp;D lifecycle\, including:\n✅ Managing information overload\n✅ Optimiz
 ing experiment design\n✅ Navigating AI risk management\n✅ Overcoming t
 he &quot;Valley of Death&quot; in research commercialization\n\nFollowing the widely
  recognized Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) framework\, we’ll discuss
  strategies for effectively integrating AI throughout the research-to-comm
 ercialization journey to enhance efficiency and maximize value creation.\n
 \nAttendees will gain insights into how AI can:\n🚀 Streamline R&amp;D proce
 sses\n🤖 Enhance decision-making\n💡 Accelerate innovation and commerc
 ialization\n\nAdditionally\, the talk will introduce AI-focused workforce 
 development\, explore the future of AI\, and provide actionable strategies
  for implementing AI-powered projects.\n\n📅 Don’t miss this opportuni
 ty to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI-driven research and developme
 nt!\n\nInterested in sharing your expertise in a future session? We are al
 ways looking for passionate speakers! Reach out to us at swapnali.karvekar
 @ieee.org—we’d love to collaborate.\n\nJoin us as we learn\, innovate\
 , and shape the future of technology together!\n\nSpeaker(s): Has Patel\, 
 \n\nAgenda: \nTime (in PST)	Activity\n04:15pm - 05:00pm	Check-in and netwo
 rking\n05:00pm - 05:30pm	OCCS Chapter Introduction + Pizza/Sandwitch/Salad
 !\n05:30pm - 06:30pm	Speaker: Has Patel\n06:30pm - 07:00pm	Q/A\n\n5270 Cal
 ifornia Ave\, P3 Innovation Center\, IRVINE\, California\, United States\,
  92617\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477340
LOCATION:5270 California Ave\, P3 Innovation Center\, IRVINE\, California\,
  United States\, 92617\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477340
ORGANIZER:swapnali.karvekar@ieee.org
SEQUENCE:63
SUMMARY:OCCS GET Series:AI for Research &amp; Development (AI4R&amp;D): Revolutioni
 zing Innovation and Value Creation in R&amp;D
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477340
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 velopment (R&amp;amp\;D)&lt;/strong&gt;. Integrating AI into R&amp;amp\;D processes hold
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 g&gt;\, we&amp;rsquo\;ll discuss strategies for effectively integrating AI throug
 hout the &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1399&quot; data-end=&quot;1432&quot;&gt;research-to-commerciali
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 nt-family: &#39;times new roman&#39;\, times\, serif\;&quot;&gt;Attendees will gain insigh
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  as we &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2148&quot; data-end=&quot;2213&quot;&gt;learn\, innovate\, and sh
 ape the future of technology together!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Agen
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 : &#39;times new roman&#39;\, times\, serif\;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp\; OCCS Chapter Introduction +
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 &gt;
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