Hartford Innovation Week: Hands-On Tech Workshops with DFI

Join the UConn School of Business Digital Frontiers Initiative (DFI) for interactive, hands-on workshops during Hartford Innovation Week. Explore virtual reality for workforce training, learn practical data visualization techniques, and see how AI is reshaping industries—no prior experience required.

Who should attend:
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners interested in innovation, analytics, and emerging tech.

Workshops (During Hartford Innovation Week):

1) How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Workforce Training

• Date/Time: Mon, Sept 29 | 12:00–1:30 PM

• Location: Innovate Lab @ Hartford, Graduate Business Learning Center (GBLC), Room 120

• What you’ll do: Try VR headsets, experience real training scenarios, and learn implementation tips for teams.

• Registration: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21646_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6204

2) Don’t Just Analyze Your Data—See It: Data Visualization & Storytelling

• Date/Time: Wed, Oct 1 | 2:00–3:00 PM

• Location: Innovate Lab @ Hartford, GBLC Room 120

• What you’ll do: Build a clear, compelling chart from a provided dataset; leave with a simple checklist for better dashboards.

• Registration: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21646_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6205

3) AI in Healthcare: From Detection to Decision-Support

• Date/Time: Thu, Oct 2 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Location: Innovate Lab @ Hartford, GBLC Room 120

• What you’ll do: Explore real use-cases (e.g., image-assisted detection and triage), risks, and practical next steps for non-technical teams.

• Registration: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21646_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6206

Cost: $25 per person, per workshop

Presented by: UConn School of Business — Digital Frontiers Initiative (DFI) & Innovate Lab @ Hartford
Part of: Hartford Innovation Week

For more information, contact: Katherine Lorange at katherine.lorange@uconn.edu