IBM Meet & Greet (w/ the AI Collective)
The AI Collective at UC Davis is partnering with IBM to host an evening on AI in industry, hands-on AI tools, and early career paths in tech, on Friday, October 16th, from 6:00–8:00 PM (location TBD!).
The evening includes:
A keynote from Praneet Raj (Partner @ IBM) about the current the enterprise industry, what's new with IBM, and more!
A live product demo of IBM Bob from Kishore Chakkera, ahead of our upcoming IBM Bobathon
An early career panel with recent IBM interns and early career professionals, followed by live Q&A
Dina Al Jibori - Forward Deployed Engineer
Abdullah Riaz - Technical Support Engineer
Sehaj Singh - Forward Deployed Engineer
Sathvik Parasa` - Software Developer Intern
Networking with IBM professionals, panelists, recruiters, and fellow students
Free food and drinks
Registration requirement: Before registering, complete a free 15-minute IBM SkillsBuild course (a recommended one is "How IBM Bob and AI Tools Are Changing the Way Solutions Are Built") and upload proof of completion in the registration form.
Recommended course link: https://skills.yourlearning.ibm.com/activity/ALM-COURSE_4076311?ngo-id=0302&utm_campaign=aca-ucdavis-ai-collective-2026
Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
As always, food and drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!
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