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X-WR-CALNAME:Ann Arbor · tech · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Early Talent Competition: Epic Games DTSTART:20260918T120000Z DTEND:20260919T035900Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062304Z UID:150721-21909997@events.umich.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Epic Games\, the creators of Fortnite\, are hosting an early t alent competition using Unreal Engine to imagine the future of mobility. S tudents will explore ideas ranging from smarter vehicles and immersive cus tomer experiences to accessible transportation and entirely new ways of mo ving through the world.\nThe competition kicks off live on September 18\, and students will have until September 22 to develop and submit their idea s. No prior Unreal Engine experience is required\, and the opportunity is open to students across disciplines\, including engineering\, computer sci ence\, business\, design\, marketing\, and more. The winners will be annou nced October 2.\n\nYou should attend this workshop if you are:\nA UM under graduate LSA student \nLooking to gain meaningful\, hands-on career experi ence \nInterested in adding a real-world project to your resume or portfol io\nCurious about technology\, innovation\, design\, transportation\, gami ng\, or the future of mobility\nExcited to apply your academic knowledge t o an industry challenge\nNew to Unreal Engine-no previous experience is re quired\nFrom any major and ready to contribute your unique perspective\n\n What you’ll gain by attending:\nA short-term\, hands-on experiential lea rning opportunity developed by Epic Games\nExperience tackling a real-worl d challenge and transforming an idea into a finished concept\nA concrete p roject and experience you can discuss on your resume and in interviews\nTr ansferable skills in creative problem-solving\, innovation\, collaboration \, design\, and storytelling\nExposure to Unreal Engine and how immersive technology is used beyond gaming\nCareer-building experience that fits int o your schedule without the time commitment of a traditional internship\n\ n\nRSVP for the Epic Games Early Talent Competition using the link in the sidebar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062304Z LOCATION:Off Campus Location URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150721?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=ann-arbor-mi X-SOURCE-NAME:Sporting Event X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.umich.edu/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:18th Annual Future of Automotive IT: Real A I Applications in the Automotive Industry DTSTART:20260918T130000Z DTEND:20260918T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062304Z UID:151038-21910797@events.umich.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:This conference will be a hybrid conference with options to at tend in person or to view via a YouTube livestream.\nOur 18th Annual Futur e of Automotive IT on September 18th at the University of Michigan is titl ed\, “Real AI Applications in the Auto Industry.” We’ll be discussin g examples of how AI is actually being used within the auto industry\, ins ide companies and vehicles.\n\nWe've put on AI conferences in the past tha t focused on AI\, but the examples were always \\"in the near future\\" or how AI could be used. We think the technology has advanced enough within companies to talk about how it is really being used.\n\nConfirmed Speakers include:\n- Bruce Belzowski\, Managing Director\, Automotive Futures will moderate the conference and provide an overview of the current AI trends in the industry.\n- Jose Gala-Garza\, Enterprise Content Management and AI Project Manager at Cooper Standard Automotive will discuss how AI is ente ring the automotive industry through specific projects within functions\, including the challenges and opportunities the future will bring. \n- Rile y Keehn\, Senior Consultant at SBD Automotive will present her latest rese arch on AI inside the vehicle across all major global auto manufacturers. \n\nConference Registration Cost:\n- Automotive Futures Affiliates and Cur rent UM Students\, Faculty\, and Staff\, GERPISA members\, and Media: FREE \n- For all others: $200 (Unchanged since our first conference in 2008)\n\ nConference Sponsorship:\nCompanies or groups interested in sponsoring thi s conference\, please contact Bruce Belzowski at bbl@umich.edu or 734-936- 2704. Sponsorship Amount (Minimum $1\,000) LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062304Z LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151038?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=ann-arbor-mi X-SOURCE-NAME:Sporting Event X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.umich.edu/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Agentic AI: Taking a Startup from Y-Combinato r to Acquisition DTSTART:20260918T153000Z DTEND:20260918T162000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062304Z UID:152221-21913356@events.umich.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:Alum Ty Dunn (CogSci '19) has never feared hearing 'no'.\n\nWh ether it was asking Dan Gilbert to borrow his helicopter or having his sta rtup accepted to Y-Combinator\, his 'why not' mentality has spurred opport unity.\n\nOne opportunity he seized was to launch an agentic AI startup.\n \nThat company (Continue) was launched in 2022\, in Y-Combinator in '23\, and acquired by Cursor/SpaceX in '26.\n\nThis Friday Ty will unpack ...\n+ What students need to know about agentic AI\n+How to launch/grow a startup \n+What to know to ready your company to be acquired\n\nAll are welcome to join us in Stamps Auditorium (in the Walgreen Drama Center) on North Camp us this Friday from 11:30a - 12:30p ET. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062304Z LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152221?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=ann-arbor-mi X-SOURCE-NAME:Sporting Event X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.umich.edu/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lattice-Based Accumulator and Application to Anonymous Credential Revocation DTSTART:20260918T193000Z DTEND:20260918T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T001839Z UID:10019709-1789745400-1789749000@eecs.engin.umich.edu CATEGORIES:tech LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T001839Z LOCATION:BBB 3725 URL:https://eecs.engin.umich.edu/event/lattice-based-accumulator-and-appli cation-to-anonymous-credential-revocation/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=ics&utm_campaign=ann-arbor-mi X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Michigan Electrical Engineering and Computer S cience X-SOURCE-URL:https://eecs.engin.umich.edu/venue/1200-woodridge-ave-ann-arb or-mi-48105 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Fix-It Friday”: Maker Works DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T010401Z UID:10003887-1789747200-1789754400@annarborobserver.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:All invited to bring anything that needs fixing—chairs\, swe aters\, radios\, whatever. Maker Works members and staff on hand help with repairs. Handy people invited to assist. Repairs not guaranteed. Also\, t oy adaptations to make off-the-shelf toys more accessible for people with disabilities. 4–6 p.m.\, 3765 Plaza Dr. Free. Preregistration required a t maker-works.com/fixitfriday. (734) 222–4911. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T010401Z URL:https://annarborobserver.com/event/fix-it-friday-maker-works-3/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ann-arbor-mi X-SOURCE-NAME:Ann Arbor Observer X-SOURCE-URL:https://annarborobserver.com/guide/u-m-football-schedule END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR