Events

We are excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (GET-AI) Series—a monthly platform focused on transformative innovations in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter, this series brings together professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore the cutting edge of what’s possible. Following a highly engaging April session on Generative AI, where we explored LLMs, RAG, Agents, MCP, and hands-on AI application development, we are excited to bring you our May Tech Talk on “Security in AI.” --------------------------------------------------------------- 🔒 May Focus: Securing Generative AI As AI systems evolve—from traditional models to LLM-powered agents interacting with enterprise systems and real-world tools—they introduce powerful capabilities along with new security challenges, including: - Data leakage and prompt injection - Model misuse and unauthorized access - Risks in agent-driven automation - Governance and compliance concerns This session combines technical insights and practical demonstrations to explore how to build secure, trustworthy AI systems at scale. --------------------------------------------------------------- Session 1: Intelligent Attack Detection & Provenance (45 mins) Modern enterprises generate massive, fragmented logs, making it difficult to derive meaningful security insights. This session explores how AI enhances detection and forensic analysis: - Graph-Based Intrusion Detection Use unsupervised graph learning to uncover multi-step attacks in network activity - LLM-Powered Security Intelligence Convert low-level alerts into high-level, actionable insights for faster response 👉 Takeaway: Move from fragmented alerts to intelligent, end-to-end attack understanding --------------------------------------------------------------- Session 2: Securing AI Agents — MCP Threats & Defense (45 mins) As AI agents integrate with tools, APIs, and external systems, they introduce new attack surfaces. This session includes a live demo of how agents can be compromised—and secured: - Understanding MCP Architectures How agents invoke tools and why trust boundaries blur - Live Demo: Tool Poisoning & Agent Manipulation See how adversarial inputs can: - Manipulate agent behavior - Trigger unintended actions - Lead to data exfiltration - Layered Security Framework Practical defenses: - Tool authentication - Response sanitization - Schema validation - Context isolation - Real-Time Evaluation Prevent attacks without impacting performance 👉 Takeaway: Practical strategies to secure AI agents in enterprise environments --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Organizer Pradyumna Kodgi Principal Product Manager | Oracle Health & AI IEEE Senior Member | Vice Chair, IEEE EMBS – Orange County Member, IEEE AI Agentic Systems & AI Policy Committees 📍 California, USA 📧 [email protected] 🔗 linkedin.com/in/pkodgi Co-sponsored by: Pradyumna Kodgi Speaker(s): Zhou, Sreekanth Agenda: Securing AI: From Innovation to Resilience AI is rapidly transforming how we build intelligent systems—but as capabilities grow, so do security risks. From LLM-powered agents to tool-integrated architectures, the question is no longer just what AI can do—but how do we secure it? In this interactive session, we cut through the noise and break down AI security in practical, real-world terms—so you can understand not just the risks, but how to defend against them. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🔍 What You’ll Explore - How modern AI systems (LLMs, agents, MCP) introduce new attack surfaces - The shift from traditional security to AI-driven threat models - Key security concepts—explained clearly and practically - Real-world attack scenarios and emerging threat patterns --------------------------------------------------------------- 💡 What Makes This Session Different This isn’t just theory—you’ll see AI systems under attack and defense in action. Through a live, end-to-end demonstration, we’ll show how AI agents can be manipulated—and how layered security approaches can prevent these attacks in real time. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🛠️ Practical Takeaways You’ll walk away with actionable strategies and frameworks you can apply immediately, including: - Securing AI agents interacting with external tools - Validating and sanitizing untrusted inputs - Designing trust boundaries in AI-driven architectures --------------------------------------------------------------- 🎯 Who Should Attend - Security professionals and architects working with AI systems - Engineers and developers building AI/LLM-based applications - Product managers and leaders driving AI adoption - Anyone interested in understanding AI risks and defenses --------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ What You’ll Walk Away With - A clear understanding of emerging AI security risks - Practical knowledge of how to secure AI agents and systems - Real-world insights into attack prevention and defense strategies --------------------------------------------------------------- As AI systems become more autonomous and integrated into enterprise workflows, security becomes foundational—not optional. This session will equip you with the mindset and tools to build AI systems you can trust. 5270 California Ave , Irvine, California, United States, 92617, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557806

IEEE WIE AG Schenectady is going to organize WIE Distinguished Lecture (virtual webinar) on "Human System Engineering Initiatives: From Human Views to Human Readiness Levels" on 5 June 2026, Friday, 12-1 pm EDT. The speaker is Holly A. H. Handley, PhD, PE, the Interim Dean of the Interdisciplinary Schools and a Professor in the Engineering Management and System Engineering Department of Old Dominion University (ODU). This talk discusses the role of Human System Engineering within the System Engineering discipline. It describes two initiatives that are enabling better integration of humans and systems. The Human Views comprise a system architecture viewpoint that provides a perspective on the human roles, activities, and information flows required by a complex system. The Human Readiness Levels assess the degree to which human-focused requirements are incorporated into design decisions and the readiness of a system to interact with its human operator. Together these two efforts encourage System Engineering for the total system by supporting a comprehensive integration of the human component into the systems engineering effort, which is critical to the design, development, and operation of successful systems. Current standards and applications of both initiatives will be included. Speaker(s): Holly Handley Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550987

[] Co-Sponsored by the OEB/SCV SSIT Chapter and the SCV/OEB/SF EPS Chapter The semiconductor era has transformed modern life, yet, as electronic technologies become increasingly pervasive, their environmental footprint, short product lifecycles, and growing contribution to global e-waste present a critical challenge. In this context, biodegradable electronics is emerging as a complementary paradigm for specific classes of future devices where transient operation, material sustainability, and responsible end-of-life are essential. This talk will examine how biodegradable electronics can be positioned within the broader semiconductor ecosystem through innovations in functional materials, low-temperature processing, flexible device platforms, and sustainable integration strategies. Particular emphasis will be placed on biodegradable and bio-derived substrates, piezoelectric and conductive material systems, as well as their relevance to packaging, sensor platforms, and distributed electronic applications. The discussion will highlight how principles from semiconductor science and engineering can be extended beyond the chip toward greener system-level design, including interface materials, encapsulation, and degradation-aware architectures. Speaker(s): Shweta Agarwala, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558051

Talk by Dr. Peter Fischer of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on how artificial intelligence is transforming magnetism research. The discussion covers AI fundamentals, data requirements, and key challenges. For full event details: (https://scvmag.org/event/ai-in-magnetism-impact-challenges-and-risks/) Quadrant Corp., 1120 Ringwood Ct., San Jose, California, United States, 95131, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557434