Florida State University is preparing to host the 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Exhibition, known as AIMLX26, which brings together leading experts and researchers to discuss the latest applications of artificial intelligence across multiple sectors, with a special focus on the concept of "agent-based artificial intelligence," which is capable of performing tasks and adapting to changes with minimal human intervention. The two-day event will be held at the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee and is organized by Florida State University's Interdisciplinary Data Science Master's Program.
The exhibition will be held on February 27 and 28, with the first day featuring a series of scientific and professional presentations by researchers and specialists from Florida State University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Florida, OpenAI, and institutions from the health and financial sectors. The sessions will cover topics ranging from artificial intelligence systems engineering to practical applications in medicine, finance, education, and institutional systems.
This year's exhibition theme focuses on agent-based artificial intelligence, a type of intelligent system capable of operating independently and cooperating with each other in complex environments. The scientific program includes discussions on multi-agent systems, agents based on large language models, and decentralized engineering for the agent-based web, in addition to AI applications in scientific discovery, healthcare, and financial systems.
Among the prominent speakers is Dr. Zhi He, Director of the Institute for Successful Aging at Florida State University and Professor in the College of Information, who will give a lecture titled "Developing a Multi-Agent Artificial Intelligence System to Explain Laboratory Test Results to Older Adults." He will showcase a project supported by a grant from the National Institute on Aging that aims to empower older adults to understand their health data and make informed decisions about it through the LabGenie app, designed to simplify lab results and translate them into actionable information that promotes health literacy and decision-making participation.
The event will feature a keynote speech by Sherwin Wu, a member of OpenAI's technical staff and responsible for the company's platform architecture, in which he will review the development of artificial intelligence agents over the past three years since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. He will also offer a forward-looking vision of what the coming years may hold in terms of developments in the capabilities of intelligent systems.
The second day is dedicated to educational community events targeting elementary and high school students, in a first-of-its-kind initiative within the AIMLX exhibition series. Activities include interactive experiences in robotics, basic programming, binary bracelet making, car challenges, and simplified educational activities aimed at bringing artificial intelligence concepts closer to different age groups and enhancing communication between the university and the local community.
The exhibition is sponsored by a number of Florida State University colleges and departments, along with the Challenger Learning Center and private sector partners, underscoring the university's commitment to supporting scientific research and promoting artificial intelligence applications that serve the community and various vital sectors.