Digital Transformation Center at University of Dayton Research Institute

?? On November 8th, we celebrated the first anniversary of the Digital Transformation Center! To mark this milestone, we’re sharing highlights from our anniversary video. First up: our incredible members. ?? We’re proud to partner with innovators like you to drive meaningful digital transformation. Here’s to many more years of collaboration! ?? #DTCAnniversary #DigitalTransformation #InnovationCommunity #Collaboration #DrivingChange #FutureOfTech #TechInnovation #DigitalSolutions #TransformTogether #InnovationMilestones #TechPartnerships #CelebratingSuccess #OneYearStrong #IndustryAcademiaGovernment #DTCImpact

Welcome to the Digital Transformation Center FTI - Frontier Technology Inc.! ?? We’re excited to have your company join our growing community of innovators, collaborators, and forward-thinkers. The DTC is a space where industry, academia, and government come together to drive transformation, and your expertise adds tremendous value to our mission. We look forward to supporting your journey, fostering partnerships, and working together to achieve impactful results. Let’s shape the future of innovation together!

We are proud to announce a partnership with Ayuka Consulting to create FORWARD-Women In AI Ohio! The mission is to inspire and support women in Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Technology by fostering growth and empowerment through an inclusive and collaborative learning community. Join us so we can innovate, inspire, and lead! ?? #WomenInAI #TechInnovation #WomenInAI #AI #AdvanceWomenInAI #AILearnAndGrow #PurposeAligned #WomenInTech

Friday, November 23rd, was a day of gratitude at the DTC—and we were especially thankful for desserts! ?????? Our tables were filled with an assortment of pies, cakes, cookies, and brownies, perfectly complementing a light lunch. Of course, many of us couldn't resist returning for seconds or maybe thirds! #DigitalTransformation #CollaborationCulture #InnovationWithGratitude #TechAndTeamwork #DTCCommunity #TransformingTogether #SweetSuccess #InnovationEats

AI Tales & Holiday Ales-NEW Virtual Option AI and Ales: Unlocking Real-world Use Cases and Unveiling Trends Discover how AI transforms industries with expert Ashima Sharma of Ayuka Consulting. Explore real-world applications in healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and government, and learn actionable strategies to adopt AI, overcome challenges, and optimize ROI. Gain insights into AI-driven tools enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and delivering personalized customer experiences. Stay for a holiday cocktail reception featuring festive drinks and networking opportunities with industry professionals. Join us live or online to unlock AI's potential and click the link to register now! https://lnkd.in/gazD5X3E #AIInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI #TechTrends #AIForGood #AIMeetsIndustry #AIApplications #HolidayNetworking #AIandAles #ProfessionalNetworking #IndustryInsights #LearnAndNetwork #TechEvent #NetworkingOpportunities #DigitalTransformation #DigitalandAI

??AI in Government Acquisition: Third Lunch & Learn Success! Our third Lunch & Learn Series session with the Government Contracting Program - University of Dayton School of Law took a deep dive into the intersection of government contracting and AI! Thank you to everyone who joined us online and in person to hear from two remarkable speakers: Ryan Connell, Chief of Acquisition Experiments, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, and Ryan Novak, Senior Principal Outcome Leader & Innovation Lead, The MITRE Corporation. Key takeaways from the session on Friday, November 15th: Government acquisitions remain lengthy, complex, and manual yet training AI with real use cases and implementing it cautiously can help break down barriers and eliminate inefficiencies. Thank you for being part of the conversation driving innovation in procurement! Stay tuned for more virtual and live opportunities to engage with us. ?? #AI #GovernmentContracting #Innovation #LunchAndLearn #Procurement

?? Celebrating One Year of Innovation and Collaboration at the DTC! ?? Friday, Nov 8th, marked the first anniversary of the Digital Transformation Center, and we couldn’t be prouder of the community we’re building! A fantastic turnout of more than 100 attendees joined us for our celebration, enjoying an atmosphere of excitement and possibility. We showcased incredible student demos from the University of Dayton, Ohio University, and the University of Cincinnati, including highlighting advanced work in cutting-edge drones, robotics, MBSE, VR, and animatronic engineering. Special thanks to our speakers-Sukh Sidhu, UDRI Vice President, Dave Dunn, UDRI Director of Innovation, Initiatives, and Collaboration, Kyle Hurst, Department of the Air Force Digital Transformation Office Chief, Scott Miller, Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering & Technology Associate Dean for Industry Partnerships and Outreach, Jason Jolley, Ohio University Associate Vice President for Research & Creative Activity, and our own DTC Director, Stacie Hoelscher—for sharing their insights, thanks, and support. A key highlight was the grand opening of the Digital Enterprise Collaboratory, a dedicated specialized facility for advanced digital engineering software training and AR/VR education. The Collaboratory, powered by a partnership with Ohio University, serves as a dynamic digital training hub to equip today's and tomorrow’s workforce, fostering a strong environment for innovation and workforce development. This event brought together leaders from industry, academia, and government, uniting in purpose and expertise to advance the DTC's goals of building a stronger community. Here’s to many more years of digital transformation and collaboration! #DTCAnniversary #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #DigitalEngineering #Academia #Government #Industry #DigitalEnterpriseCollaboratory

Today, we honor and thank all who have served. Your courage and commitment inspire us! #VeteransDay #Gratitude #Veteran #Military #AirForce #Army #Navy #MarineCorps #CoastGuard #NationalGuard #Reserves

?? A Successful 2nd Lunch & Learn on Generative AI! ?? A #ThrowbackTuesday thank you to everyone who joined us online and live for the latest Lunch & Learn series with the Government Contracting Program at the University of Dayton School of Law. The speakers, Molly Colaneri, UD School of Law, and Kevin Forbes from MITRE brought insight, knowledge, and energy to the conversation on Generative AI and its growing use in society and workplace applications. Mark your calendar for our final event in this series, Innovating Procurement with AI, on Friday, November 15th. Join us in person for a complimentary lunch or attend virtually! ?? RSVP at [email protected] #Innovation #GenerativeAI #AI #GovCon #GovernmentContracting #Procurement #Acquisition #DigitalTransformation #LunchAndLearn

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