Student teams will design, build and test autonomous AI agents in this four-week competition focused on solving real-world business and operational problems, culminating in live demonstrations and evaluation of performance, cost, reliability and safety.

Join us Nov. 6–7, 2026, for the Peter Carr Conference on Mathematical Finance, featuring paper presentations and discussions honoring Carr’s contributions to the field. Held in Tyser Auditorium with in-person and virtual options, the conference offers opportunities to engage with leading experts.

Join us on April 22 for an impact-driven case competition presented by the Center for Social Value Creation and IBM. Participants will work on a real-world client challenge and develop problem-solving and presentation skills.

Applications are open to all UMD master’s, MBA and Plus 1 students. Apply by Sunday, April 12.

Debate on banning DEI programs featuring Jason Riley and Rick Banks, moderated by Carine Hajjar. Hosted by UMD Smith School and Steamboat Institute, Oct. 28, 2025. Free, open to public, registration required.

Audience: Risk practitioners at all levels
Cost: Complimentary

Learn how startups can expand globally through e-commerce. This webinar covers platform selection, international fulfillment, digital marketing strategies, and common pitfalls like shipping costs, legal compliance, and content localization.

This workshop brings together academics, thought leaders and stakeholders to discuss how analytics can support nonprofit organizations, government entities and social impact organizations in improving their reach and impact through innovative use of data and models. The overarching theme is analytics for doing good.

Dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with a member of the UMD Smith faculty, Dr. Balaji Padmanabhan! Join us for a virtual mock class, "An Introduction to Modern AI," where Dr. Padmanabhan will unravel the complexities of AI in an engaging and interactive session.

As AI reshapes the world, business and policy leaders face high-stakes decisions. The Smith School's AI Symposium gathers top thought leaders building real-world AI solutions for a day of insightful talks, discussions and networking.

The second annual AI Symposium on Design and Governance will feature firsthand insights from business leaders who will share opportunities, challenges, and strategies to harness AI’s full potential.

TechFest is an annual forum hosted by the Department of Decision, Operations, and Information Technologies. Join us as we bring industry leaders who are at the forefront of addressing cybersecurity and privacy issues using modern tools. Explore what it means for your career.