Dawn or Doom '19 explores the effects of rapidly emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and bioengineering, through interactive presentations and exhibits. Each talk is led by a national expert or prominent Purdue researcher whose talk is visualized by a graphic artist in real-time.

The 2019 conference takes place on Purdue’s West Lafayette, Ind., campus September 24 and 25, is free and open to the public, and is designed for attendees to take in as many (or as few) presentations as fit their schedules. Every presentation allots time for audience questions and will address some of the most important issues today, including:

* Machines: artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles and drones
* Mind: internet and social media effects
* Body: bioengineering and human design
* Data: privacy, cybersecurity and Internet of Things
* Space: exploration and mars habitats

Related events throughout the two days include interactive exhibits with advanced virtual and augmented reality technology, technology-themed art exhibits and a research poster session.