The AI Fair & Hackathon

April 16, 2026

Designing Tomorrow with AI, for Everyone

The AI Fair & Hackathon is a free, ticketed event, and open to the public.

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About the Conference

The AI Fair & Hackathon returns to Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ on Thursday, April 16, 2026. and join us for CPP student club demonstrations, sessions presented by industry professionals, and network with technology enthusiasts to explore this year’s theme, Designing Tomorrow with AI, for Everyone.

The AI Fair & Hackathon at Cal Poly Ðǿմ«Ã½ is a free, ticketed event, for all students, technologists, and the public.

Conference Agenda

From 9 a.m. onward attendees have access to sessions presented by industry professionals, CPP students, CPP technology clubs, and a panel discussion. Organizers are finalizing the specifics and will post the complete agenda in coming weeks.

Parking

If you are joining us from off campus, take a moment to review CPP's Parking Policies and Procedures.

The AI Fair & Hackathon is free to attend and open to the public, but parking is not included with your visitor ticket. You can purchase a parking day pass for $8.00 from any pay station. Guests joining us from off campus are restricted to and student parking; accessible parking is available in all lots.

  • Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Time: 9 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: 3801 West Temple Avenue, Ðǿմ«Ã½, CA, 91768
  • Parking:
  • Event Location: Bronco Student Center, second floor.

CPP is a large campus; arrive at least thirty minutes before the event to find parking and make your way to the conference.