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IPaT: GVU Lunch Lecture Series

The IPaT: GVU Lunch Lecture Series is free and features guest speakers presenting on topics related to people-centered technologies and their impact on society. Lunch is provided at 12:00 p.m. (while supplies last) and the talks begin at 12:30 p.m. Join us weekly or watch video replays.

Fall 2026 lectures will mostly be held in the Hodges Room, located on the 3rd floor in the Centergy One building in Technology Square. However, there will be a few lectures held in the Tuff Suite located on the 10th floor of the Centergy bldg.

Lectures are coordinated by Priscilla Gaona.

To get notified about future lunch lectures sign up here

Fall 2026 Speaker Talk Abstracts and Bios

The speaker dates are listed below. This semester's speaker lecture information can be found here. Information includes talk abstracts, biographies, and recorded lectures (if available). Please be advised that by attending this event, you may be filmed or photographed. Georgia Tech may use your image online or in other promotional material.

Speaker Calendar for Fall 2026

Talk titles and abstracts will be linked from this page before each talk. Lunch starts at 12:00 pm (while supplies last) and the talks start at 12:30 pm and end at 1:30 pm. Please be advised that by attending these events, you may be filmed or photographed. Georgia Tech may use your image online or in other promotional material. This calendar will be populated as speakers confirm attendance. Spring 2026 Lectures are held in the Hodges Room, located on the 3rd floor in the Centergy One building in Technology Square. However, there will be a few lectures held in the Tuff Suite located on the 10th floor of the Centergy bldg.

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Live Broadcasts

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The seminars start at 12:30pm on Thursdays! When available, a livestream of the talk occurring that day will be livestreamed below (click play to initiate livestream). Some talks are only presented in-person. 

Previous Lunch Lectures

Check out the archive of our previous lunch lecture series.