Driving Innovation in AI, Cybersecurity & GIS

Emerging Technologies

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AI Cybersecurity GIS
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AI Cybersecurity GIS

About Emerging Technologies

Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is advancing innovation through artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and geographic information systems initiatives on campus. These empower students, faculty, and industry partners to collaborate, research, and create solutions that address tomorrow's challenges.

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Student Programs
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Navigating AI in higher education
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From cybersecurity competitions to GIS research and beyond, CPP students get hands-on to learn, innovate and make an impact.

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Global Students Celebrate Innovation, Leadership and Connection at Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½

Aug 19, 2026
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Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference Focuses on AI in Higher Education

Jun 29, 2026
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Students Build the Future of AI at Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s AI Fair & Hackathon

May 19, 2026

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Oct 13

Cybersecurity Fair

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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Nov 18

GIS Day

Coming in November, date estimated.
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Apr 15

2027 AI Fair & Hackathon

Returning spring 2027, date estimated.

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