CED 2026 Agenda

Mudassir Syed ROOM 1A AUTODESK This hands-on workshop teaches students how to design secure software by applying threat modeling concepts to real-world scenarios. While there are no formal prerequisites, a basic understanding of software systems is helpful. Participants will walk away with practical experience using STRIDE, attack trees, and Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), focusing heavily on application rather than just theory through a collaborative group exercise.

Angela Chen & Carlos Orozco Gonzalez ROOM 3 Rigetti In this workshop, we will introduce the basic ideas behind quantum computing with superconducting qubits and explore the different ways engineers contribute to the development of quantum hardware.

Kenneth Forward ROOM 1B SALT Task Force Join in a conversation about career path resilience. Where you come from, where you are, and where you are planning to go can shape your unique journey to success. A facilitated conversation on the value and impact of your resilience and unconventional life and career journey. Let's share our experiences, concerns, fears, growth, networks, communities, and triumphs.

David D’Amico ROOM 4B Microsoft Surface Great engineering starts with choosing the right problem. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how product managers help teams turn ideas into action by understanding users, aligning stakeholders, prioritizing features, and navigating real-world constraints. Through a fast-paced team challenge, you’ll practice foundational product-management skills that you can apply to engineering projects, internships, and future leadership roles.

Mansi Kapoor ROOM 2 Zola This workshop explores how to evaluate the reliability of production LLM systems and identify potential hallucination risks. Participants will gain insight into the challenges of deploying trustworthy AI and strategies for improving model accuracy and performance.

MESA ROOM 4B Everything you need to get you career ready! Stop by and get your resume reviewed, get career advice, get a headshot, and more!