Welcome to AIIRI
The UF Artificial Intelligence and Informatics Research Institute (AIIRI) aims to advance AI and informatics research at the University of Florida. AIIRI brings together preeminent researchers that explore many contemporary application areas from our institution. From science and medicine, or humanities to engineering, UF experts develop the tools and technologies to support and complement these studies. These collaborative efforts result in important conclusions across many fields.
A Vision for the Future
The institute aims to build a stronger UF AI research community, enhance our external AI visibility, and support AI research across campus with a focus on four major areas:
I believe one of the best ways to carry out research with impact is to tackle big challenges with a team that spans disciplines.
– Alina Zare, Director
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Upcoming Events
January 16-17, 2026
UF Dept of Statistics Annual Winter Workshop
2026 Frontiers in Learning Under Data Heterogeneity
The University of Florida Department of Statistics’ Annual Winter Workshop will take place on January 16-17, 2026 (Friday-Saturday).
The workshop will be in-person in the Reitz Union Chamber.
A fundamental challenge in modern data science involves developing rigorous methods for statistical inference and machine learning when working with heterogeneous data. Real-world datasets frequently originate from diverse sources spanning multiple domains, institutions, and subpopulations, creating complex distributional shifts that violate traditional modeling assumptions. This workshop will unite researchers bridging theory and application to explore recent advances addressing such variability through principled approaches. Key topics encompass generalization under distribution shift, adaptation strategies for covariate and label shift, invariant representation learning, and robust aggregation frameworks in decentralized environments. The event will connect statisticians, machine learning researchers, AI scientists to identify emerging challenges and chart future research questions. All sessions will be conducted as plenary presentations.
January 17, 2026
Intelligent Clinical Care Center
AI for Clinical Care Introduction to Python & Machine Learning in Healthcare
This hands-on workshop is designed for participants with little to no experience with Python or machine learning. Sessions include: * Introduction to AI Cloud Computing Configure your personal AI workspace and access powerful computational resources from your own device * Building AI/ML-Ready Datasets Learn how to transform raw healthcare data into formats suitable for machine learning * Machine Learning for Clinical Applications Train and evaluate AI models for predicting clinical outcomes from electronic health records data * Pair Programing with AI Coding Copilots Use generative AI technology to assist with reading, writing, and debugging code * Mentored Clinical AI Lab Gain hands-on AI experience, self-guided by your own clinical interests, and assisted in real-time by data science and AI experts * Reflections and Next Steps Discuss skills, insights, challenges, and opportunities for continued training Saturday, January 17, 2026 9:00AM-5:00PM (Doors open at 8:00AM) George T. Harrell Medical Education Bldg. 1104 Newell Drive Gainesville, Main Campus
Registration deadline to attend is January 9, 2026. For more details, visit https://ic3.center.ufl.edu/
January 19, 2029
UFBI Reshaping Nature Symposium
Abstract submissions being accepted for the Reshaping Nature Symposium: Invasive Species and Biodiversity on a Changing Planet
Sponsored by UF Biodiversity Institute. Invasion Science Institute, and Florida Climate Institute.
We are pleased to invite abstract submissions for the upcoming symposium, Reshaping Nature: Invasive Species and Biodiversity on a Changing Planet, taking place at the University of Florida’s Reitz Union on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Abstracts are due January 19th, with the approved agenda to follow shortly after. Please submit your abstract here. Registration will open in mid-January.
February 2, 2026
AIIRI & Biodiversity
AI and Biodiversity Research Themes and Future Directions Workshop
The Artificial Intelligence and Informatics Research Institute (AIIRI) asks you to save the date for the AI and Biodiversity Research Themes and Future Directions Workshop. This four-hour session will help refine research themes and align future work across UF. The event will be held on February 2, 2026, 12:00-5:00PM.
February 12, 2026
UF/IFAS FAWG
UF/IFAS AI Summit 2026
UF/IFAS FAWG and the Research Dean’s Office are hosting UF/IFAS AI Summit 2026 February 12, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm at Emerson Alumni Hall. It will be a day filled with exciting presentations, discussions, panels, and networking opportunities centered around the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
March 29-April 1, 2026
UF AI2 Summit Artificial Intelligence and Academic Innovation
AI2 Summit 2026: Shaping the Future of AI in Higher Education
Join us for the UF AI2 Summit, March 29 – April 1, at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando. AI2 Summit is the premier gathering of academic leaders, educators, education technologists, and innovators committed to transforming artificial intelligence education. This year’s summit will focus on strategic integration of AI across higher education institutions—from leadership to classroom applications.
March 31 – April 2, 2026
AI in Ag Conference
5th AI in Ag Conference at NC State University
We look forward to your ideas, your research, and your partnership at the 5th AI in Ag Conference at NC State University on March 31 – April 2, 2026! 🌟 Nominate a speaker (keynote, plenary, or other invited speakers) by Sept 22,📄 Submit your abstract for an oral or poster presentation by Oct 13,🤝 Become a sponsor and support the 2026 AI in Ag Conference




