Megan Harper
About the Event
ICAD 2025, hosted by IEEE and Tufts University School of Engineering, is a new international forum spotlighting cutting-edge applications of AI and data analytics across industries. This single-day conference gathers academic leaders, industry experts, and rising technologists to explore foundational models, generative AI, and responsible deployment practices. Held at Tufts University’s Graduate Engineering campus in Medford, Massachusetts, ICAD offers attendees a blend of high-impact keynotes, research sessions, workshops, and real-world case studies.
Designed as both a technical and community-building event, ICAD 2025 aims to equip participants with future-forward insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities within the fast-evolving AI ecosystem.
Why Attend
- Develop insights from top AI researchers and industry leaders
- Explore real-world use cases in healthcare, aerospace, and robotics
- Join workshops on interpretable models and responsible AI
- Connect with IEEE members and AI-focused startups
- Access exclusive exhibition showcases and networking events
Key Focus Areas
Foundation Models and Generative AI
Deep dive into capabilities and challenges of large-scale multimodal models
Ethical and Responsible AI
Focus on mental health, explainability, and emotion recognition
Domain-Specific Innovation
Explore AI use cases in space technology, industrial automation, and public health
Education and Workforce
Empower the next generation through workshops, panels, and IEEE engagement
Who Should Attend
- Academic researchers in AI and data science
- Industry professionals applying AI in engineering, healthcare, or defense
- Graduate students seeking research exposure and networking
- IEEE members and STEM educators supporting AI curriculum
Notable Speakers Include
- Matthias Scheutz – Professor, Tufts University; expert in foundation models and human-robot interaction
- Sadid Hasan – AI Lead at Microsoft, M365 and Azure AIOps
- Dr. Mark Maybury – VP of Commercialization at Lockheed Martin; former Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force
If you’re interested in other IEEE-affiliated gatherings, read about DSC Next 2026, focused on scalable infrastructure for enterprise AI.
