CYPHR addresses the critical need for integrating cyber-physical systems with extended
reality technologies. These advancements hold transformative potential for healthcare,
education, and national defense, while fostering the United States' leadership in
technological innovation.
Join us as we host a launch event, featuring guest speakers, networking opportunities, and much more!
Location
KSU Center 3333 Busbee Dr. NW Kennesaw, GA 30144
Directions From I-75 N Take I-75 N toward Chattanooga Take Exit 271 from I-75 N Turn right onto Chastain Road Continue down Chastain Road for 500 feet Turn right onto Busbee Drive The KSU Center will be on your right in 0.2 miles Parking is available all around building
Directions From I-75 S Take I-75 S toward Atlanta Take Exit 271 from I-75 S Turn left onto Chastain Road Continue down Chastain Road for 0.3 miles Turn right onto Busbee Drive The KSU Center will be on your right in 0.2 miles Parking is available all around building
Accomodations
For your convenience, we have secured group room blocks at two nearby hotels the evening
of Tuesday, September 9. Please see the details below to book your stay for the event.
Rate: $149.00/night
Guests may book their rooms in one of two ways:
By phone: Call 770-420-2505, press 1, and request a reservation under the KSU CYPHR Group.
Online: Use the personalized group booking link below for a quick and easy reservation experience.
Last day to book for group rate: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Rate: $119.00/night
Online: Use the personalized group booking link below for a quick and easy reservation experience.
Last day to book for group rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
Event Schedule
Day 1 Agenda
Time
Event
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
CYPHR Space Tour & Demonstrations
4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Guest Arrival & Registration
Name badges & event materials provided
5:15 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Welcome Address
CYPHR introduction, vision and goal
Toast to the launch of CYPHR
5:30 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
NVIDIA, Kevin McFall
6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Dinner with Networking & Games
7:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
CYPHR Faculty Presentations
7:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
Lockheed Martin, Kevin Oden
Day 2 Agenda
Time
Event
8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Check-In
Coffee, tea & light breakfast
9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
ARL Speaker 1, Michael Bakas
ARL Speaker 2, Fredrick Gregory
10:00 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.
CYPHR Moonshot
10:15 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
CYPHR Space Video
10:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
DARPA, Christine Edwards
11:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Two Six Tech, TBA
11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
1:00 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Innovation Lab Presentation
TBA
1:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Roundtable Networking
2:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
CYPHR Space Tour & Demonstrations
Speakers
Dr. Kevin McFall
With an eye on the current state of agentic AI, explore the history of transformers
and LLMs to place the push for agentic systems in perspective. Discussion points will
include the three NLP scaling laws, tips for building agentic systems, and how agentic
AI fits in the progression towards AGI.
Kevin McFall, Ph.D., is a Principal Instructor for the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
(DLI). He is trained as a mechanical engineer with degrees from Virginia Tech, MIT,
and Georgia Tech. A research position early in his career in a Computer Engineering
Department inspired him to shift focus to AI. He since built an academic career exploring
topics in computer vision, AI, and autonomous systems. Now at NVIDIA, he leverages
this background to deliver DLI workshops and support other DLI instructors across
a wide spectrum of deep learning technologies including generative AI and large language
models.
Dr. Frederick D. Gregory
As cyber-physical systems and extended reality (XR) platforms advance, human performance
remains the critical variable in high-stakes domains such as aerospace, defense, and
autonomous operations. This talk outlines a research agenda that integrates human
physiology and neuroscience to inform the design of adaptive, responsive systems.
We will explore opportunities for real-time physiological sensing, cognitive modeling,
and neuroadaptive interfaces to enhance human-machine teaming. Positioned at the intersection
of applied neuroscience, AI, and immersive technology, CYPHR offers a translational
platform for interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at optimizing human-system integration
in complex environments.
Dr. Kevin Oden
Dr. Kevin Oden is a Lockheed Martin (LM) Fellow and serves as the Chief Scientist of Human Machine Teaming in LM’s Advanced Technology Laboratories. He has 20+ years supporting, and leading, research projects that aim to enhance human performance in military contexts. Early career work tackled challenges related to the use of virtual reality for team training in simulation. Currently, a primary focus is strategic leadership for the design of capabilities that will maximize the joint work of human machine teams for accelerated decision-making and calibrated trust.
He earned a doctorate of philosophy in Applied/Experimental and Human Factors Psychology from the University of Central Florida (UCF). He holds Master’s degrees in both Clinical Psychology and Modeling and Simulation from UCF. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida. Finally, he was recognized as a Graduate Research Fellow by the Consortium of Universities in Washington D.C., while conducting research at the Army Research Institute for Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Dr. Michael Bakas
Dr. Michael Bakas is the ARL Regional Lead for the South and former Program Manager
for the ARL Army Research Office's Synthesis and Processing program. Dr. Bakas will
discuss various XR efforts that have been undertaken by the Army Research Laboratory,
including the STAIT toolbox, situational understanding for battlefield reconnaissance
operations (SURBAROS) system, and the Vitreous XR System, as well as the potential
ARL contacts for collaboration.
Contact Us
Emily Johnston, Events Coordinator, Office of Research
