Florida State University

FSU CS EXPO 2026

Department of Computer Science · College of Arts and Sciences
Date: Friday, 4/10, 8:30 - 5:30pm
Location: Love 353

About the Event

What is CS Expo?

FSU CS Expo 2026 is a department-wide event that brings together students, faculty, alumni, and guests to celebrate research, share ideas, and build connections across the computer science community.

The expo features poster presentations, invited talks, graduate research presentations, and opportunities to engage with current work happening across the department. It is designed to showcase student achievements while creating space for discussion, feedback, and networking.

We welcome student participation through both posters and talks. If you would like to present your work, please use the registration forms below.

Program

Event Schedule

8:30 AM – 8:50 AM

Breakfast and Coffee

Start the day with coffee, breakfast, and conversation.

8:50 AM – 9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Welcome and kickoff for Expo 2026.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Opening Keynote

Mr. Ben Finke, CTO, OnDefend

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Poster Session

Explore student research and connect with presenters.

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch break and informal networking.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Distinguished Talk

Mr. Michael Alvarado, CGO, Akima

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Coffee Break

Recharge and reconnect.

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Graduate Research Talks

Research presentations from graduate students.

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Break

Short transition before closing.

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Awards and Conclusion

Celebrate achievements and wrap up the expo.

Featured Sessions

Highlights

Ben Finke

Opening Keynote

Ben Finke

CTO, OnDefend

Michael Alvarado

Distinguished Talk

Michael Alvarado

CGO, Akima