Fairfield Dolan AI & Tech Institute Launch and Film Festival

Date: 04-28-2025

Time: 05:00 PM

Location: Oak Room

We are thrilled to invite you to the official launch of the AI & Tech Institute at Fairfield Dolan — a groundbreaking new initiative at the intersection of technology, creativity, and innovation. This event will bring together visionary thinkers, cutting-edge student creators, and one of the most influential economists of our time.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with renowned guest Dr. Myron Scholes, Nobel Prize winner, joining by Zoom, and a special screening of our Oscar-worthy student AI films.

Event Highlights

Time	Event	Details
5 p.m.	Welcome Reception	Enjoy complimentary food and beverages as we kick off the evening.
5:15 p.m.	Opening Remarks	Hear from Institute Director, Dr. Jie Tao, and Dean of the Dolan School of Business, Zhan Li, DBA, as they share their bold vision for the future of AI and technology at Fairfield University.
5:30 p.m.	Keynote by Nobel Laureate Myron Scholes	A rare opportunity to hear from Dr. Myron Scholes, winner of the 1997 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, as he joins us via zoom to discuss how AI and technology are reshaping our world.
6:15 p.m.	Student Showcase & Networking	Connect with talented student filmmakers who are using AI to revolutionize storytelling.
6:45 p.m.	AI Movie Festival	Experience a screening of five AI-generated short films — an exclusive look at the future of cinema.

For more information, contact Sasha Cerabino / 3786 / scerabino@fairfield.edu