Engineering the Next Era: Opportunity, Innovation, AI, and the Future of USC Viterbi

Join USC Viterbi Dean (Interim) Gaurav Sukhatme for a visionary look at AI, innovation, and the future of engineering. Engineering the Next Era: Opportunity, Innovation, AI, and the Future of USC Viterbi We are living in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration—and for engineering, the opportunities have never been greater. The next several decades will belong to the institutions bold enough to rethink their core models and lead this change. Join USC Viterbi Dean (Interim) URL for a vision keynote on how USC Viterbi is seizing this moment. He’ll share how the school is reinventing engineering education—from agile curriculum design to groundbreaking research and industry partnerships. Discover how the newly named USC Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence serves as the engine for these transformations, and learn how alumni can position themselves to lead in an AI-native world. Stick around after the talk to continue the conversation during an exclusive networking reception with Dean Sukhatme and local Bay Area alumni. _______________ Thursday, September 17, 2026 Palo Alto, CA | MacArthur Park Restaurant & Bar 6:00 PM | Check-In & Networking 6:45 PM | Program 7:15 PM | Q & A 7:45PM | Networking 8:30 PM | Event Concludes _______________ Ticket prices: $15 for Early Bird Registration (Register by August 27). $25 for young alumni (Class of 2016-2026) and $35 for general admission. _______________ This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi School of Engineering operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.