Join us for a dynamic discussion with theme park industry leaders moderated by [Dr. Ady Milman.](http://hospitality.ucf.edu/person/ady-milman/) A reception will follow, offering opportunities to network with fellow alumni and hospitality professionals.The full list of panelists will be announced in early October.About the moderator:Dr. Ady Milman is a professor of tourism and hospitality management at Rosen College and is renowned in the theme park and attractions sector. His extensive background includes research, consulting, publications, media appearances, and industry engagement in tourism marketing, consumer behavior, destination management, and theme park management. [Check out the complete list of his accolades and background. ](http://hospitality.ucf.edu/person/ady-milman/)This event is open to all UCF alumni.For questions, please contact Wendy Diaz, assistant director of alumni engagement at [hospitality@ucf.com](mailto:hospitality@ucfalumni.com). Registration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/RosenCollegeHospitalityKnight

Our [colloquium](https://sciences.ucf.edu/math/colloquium/) series offers a diverse platform for research scholars, faculty, students, and industry experts to share and exchange ideas, fostering discussion and networking across mathematics, statistics, and data science.Professor [Liang Hong](https://profiles.utdallas.edu/liang.hong) from the University of Texas at Dallas will speak at this week's colloquium on "Conformal Prediction of Future Insurance Claims in the Regression Problem."Abstract: In the current insurance literature, prediction of insurance claims in the regression problem is often performed with a statistical model. This model-based approach may potentially suffer from several drawbacks: (i) model misspecification, (ii) selection effect and (iii) lack of finite-sample validity. This article addresses these three issues simultaneously by employing conformal prediction, a general machine learning strategy for valid predictions. The proposed method is both model-free and tuning-parameter-free. It also guarantees finite-sample validity at a pre-assigned coverage probability level. The proposed method can be applied by the insurer to set the risk capital level, especially regarding meeting the solvency capital requirement of European insurance regulation, Solvency II.Speaker Bio: Dr. Liang Hong is a professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. He received a doctoral degree in mathematics from Purdue University. He is also a fellow of the Society of Actuaries. His current research interests include actuarial science, explainable machine learning, foundations of artificial intelligence and operations research.

Title: A New Measure: The revolutionary, quantum reform of the modern metric systemAbstract: The International System of Units (the SI), the modern metric system, recently underwent its most revolutionary change since its origins during the French Revolution. The nature of this revolution is that all of the base units of the SI are now defined by fixing values of natural constants. Our measurement system is now, both philosophically and practically, decidedly quantum. This talk will recall some of the history of how units have been defined in the past, describe why the quantum reform was needed, and how it is done.About the Speaker: William Phillips received a B.S. from Juniata College in 1970, and a Ph.D. from MIT in 1976; after two years as a postdoc at MIT, he joined NIST to work on precision electrical measurements and fundamental constants. There, he founded NIST's Laser Cooling and Trapping Group, and later was a founding member of the Joint Quantum Institute, a cooperative research organization of NIST and the University of Maryland. His research group has developed some of the principal techniques used for laser-cooling and cold-atom experiments in laboratories around the world. Atomic fountain clocks, based on the work of this group, are now the primary standards for world timekeeping. The group also studies quantum information applications of cold atoms.Phillips is a fellow of the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is a fellow and honorary member of OPTICA, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and a corresponding member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences. In 1997, Phillips shared the Nobel Prize in Physics "for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light."Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/96417664951?from=addon

A touring film series that showcases contemporary Spanish films to audiences in the US, co-presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Central Florida. The series presents a diverse range of films from both established and emerging Spanish filmmakers, highlighting the current talent and different styles within the country's cinema. Known for featuring award-winning films, such as those recognized at the Goya Awards, it is now coming to Orlando! All screenings will be in original version (Spanish) with English subtitles. Do not miss this opportunity!RSVP required! Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spanish-cinema-now-2025-tickets-1748964502909?aff=oddtdtcreator Registration Info: RSVP here

Compete for $15,000 in cash prizes by pitching bold ideas that create real-world impact.This interactive workshop will guide you through everything you need to know to compete in the UCF Innovation Tournament.Competition Tracks:* Art and Entertainment * Social and Health * Retail Products and Services * Advanced TechnologyRegistration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/discover/events?s=s

Virtual webinarThis event is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series.Make your future happen; don't let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company's direction, make better business decisions and have a source of increased market share and profitability. Strategic planning is a series of building blocks including:• Financial Plan• Marketing Plan• Business Plan• Strategic PlanWhile most planning workshops address these plans separately, this two (2) part webinar series (Part I: Thursday, October 16th and Part II: Thursday, October 23) will present these four complementary planning events (two per webinar) as a series of activities that build on each other to create an effective, long-term strategic plan for your business that enables you to design your company's future and supports its sustainable growth and success. Includes multiple user-friendly tools and templates to be distributed.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-i-5a1eVO9p3GR/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-i-5a1eVO9p3GR/overview