We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Summer Software Showcase for Staff and Faculty.

This updated showcase highlights the latest in innovative tools and explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity in real-world applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new tech, gain hands-on insights, and stay ahead of the curve!

Event Details: 

  • Date: 7/22/25 
  • Time: 9 am to 4 pm  
  • Location: Virtual (Zoom) 

What to Expect:  

  1. PlayLab Demo: PlayLab AI is a nonprofit platform that empowers educators, students, and organizations to create, customize, and share their own AI-powered educational tools. It provides an accessible, no-code environment designed to support the creation of applications tailored to unique teaching and learning needs. 
  2. Opening Keynote:  A live interview with Helen Norris, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, to learn about her life and work experiences. 
  3. Zoom AI Companion: Discover the power of Zoom AI Companion in a workshop designed to seamlessly integrate AI into your virtual meetings for enhanced productivity and efficiency. 
  4. PantherAI: PantherAI brings together the power of GPT-4 (via Azure OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), and Gemini (Google) into one unified platform. Instead of limiting yourself to the capabilities of a single model, PantherAI offers a multi-model approach, giving you flexibility, efficiency, and broader capabilities in one place. 
  5. Deepfakes: Discover how AI-generated media is reshaping the digital landscape—learn how to spot deepfakes, understand their implications, and protect yourself and the organization from potential misuse. 
  6. Lightning Talks: Join our lightning talks to pick up project management tips with Microsoft Loop, learn how to use AI to streamline your workflow, and get a quick look at the powerful features of NotebookLM—all in fast, focused sessions.

Why Attend? 

  • Stay Updated: Stay ahead by learning about the latest advancements and trends in AI technology. 
  • Develop Expertise: Gain valuable, hands-on knowledge that you can immediately apply to your role at Chapman University. 
  • Collaborate: Forge meaningful connections with colleagues and explore possibilities for interdisciplinary teamwork. 

 How to Register:

Registration for the Summer Software Showcase is now open. Please register to secure your spot now. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early. 

Join us at the Summer Software Showcase for a day of learning, inspiration, and hands-on discovery as we embrace the future of AI and its role in advancing excellence in productivity, education, and research.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Chapman University Information Systems and Technology (IS&T)