About SPARK AI

SDSC's industry-focused AI Consortium driving innovation, strategy, and trustworthy AI governance

Our Mission

Interdisciplinary AI research draws inspiration from many fields of science and management. SPARK's mission is to advance AI knowledge, strategy and practice to achieve business success and competitive advantage, and to influence the development of modern, transparent and trustworthy regulatory policy, implementation and corporate governance.

Our Program

Executive Forum

Workshops and discussion forums on critical AI topic areas, AI-focused events, and connections between Consortium members in areas of common interest.

Applied Research Center (ARC)

Future-oriented research, project development, and educational initiatives with industry and academic partners. Work begins with early-stage, proof-of-concept studies that evolve into formal, scalable research designs.

Our Story

SPARK AI was founded in 2024 to address the complex challenges of AI implementation through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Hosted at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), SPARK AI unites AI researchers and industry leaders to create a unique ecosystem for innovation and thought leadership.

Our consortium brings together AI experts, data professionals, managers, and academic researchers, united by a common goal: ensuring AI creates sustainable value for businesses while benefiting society.

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