Events

The College of Information, Data and Society offers valuable and engaging events for students, alumni and faculty. Be on the look out for our upcoming events, and access archives of past webinars, conference recordings and presentations.

Featured Events

State of Security 2024 - The Race to Harness AI

November 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Presented in collaboration with CAIC, this webinar will cover how security teams will navigate the new frontier of generative AI – all while facing tightening compliance regulations and rising geopolitical tensions. We will also discuss how non-tech majors can participate in hot job opportunities and identify organizations that are pulling ahead of their peers and share key characteristics and findings.

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Texas After Violence: A Talk on Memory and Healing

November 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Presented by the School of Information, Hannah Whelan of Texas After Violence shares her experience working with community-based archives, offering a thoughtful look at how communities can navigate memory work after violence. Join SLASC and SAASC for this important conversation on healing and remembrance.

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Get Your House in Order: Advocating for Your Archives

November 21, 2024 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Presented by the School of Information. Are you an archives advocate? Professor Erin Lawrimore’s presentation will cover effective strategies for making a case for your archives within larger organizations. This practical session will be full of tips to help you gain support for your collections and highlight their value.

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Guardians of Culture: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Presented by the School of Information, this celebration of Native American Heritage Month, “Guardians of Culture” will spotlight leaders from Native communities as they discuss sovereignty, service and self-determination in libraries and archives. Join us in honoring these critical contributions.

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Conferences and Other Events

Online Student Conferences

The College of Information, Data and Society Online Student Conference brings together students annually across the college to showcase their academic and professional work, enhance communication and networking and build a vibrant and cohesive student community. Learn more and access archived presentations.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Webinar Series

Access recordings of the SJSU College of Information, Data and Society’s equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice webinar series and learn about upcoming events. Access the EDI and Social Justice Webinars.

Research Presentations

The RSCA (Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities) Advisory Committee at the College of Information, Data and Society organizes a college-wide research event once a semester. All research events are held online. Learn more and access archived presentations.

iSchool Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Symposia

Explore a full archive of EDI webcast recordings on the iSchool EDI Symposia YouTube channel.

Library 2.0 Virtual Conference

Discover a wealth of expert advice, webinars and more at the Library 2.0 Virtual Conference.

CAIC Events

The Silicon Valley Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (CAIC) participates in a diverse array of events and activities focused on enhancing education and research in critical fields.

Students: Amplifying Your Voice

SAYV is a supportive, student-led space amplifying the voices of underrepresented students in the fields of information and data sciences.