APK Advisory Board

Career & Innovation Week + AI Day

October 19–23, 2026

The APK Industry Advisory Board is participating in HHP Career & Innovation Week + AI Day. Connect with APK Advisory Board members and UF alumni working across medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, the military, professional sports, devices, wearables and health technology. Online, in-person and hybrid sessions are available.

Students: Check with your APK course instructors to see whether course credit is available for attending panel sessions.

Tuesday, October 20

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Health & Human Performance

10:40–11:30 a.m. ET
Online via Zoom

APK Industry Advisory Board members who have launched or engaged with health-tech startups or modern private practices share how they leverage emerging technologies to build their businesses from the ground up.

Wednesday, October 21

Syllabus to Salary

3–4 p.m.
Online via Zoom

Board members connect their daily professional responsibilities to specific courses they took or experiences, internships and practicums they completed, sharing information about projects, electives or core classes that became the foundation for their current roles in health-tech or clinical practice.

Thursday, October 22

Syllabus to Salary

3–4 p.m.
FLG 235 + Zoom

Friday, October 23

Impact of AI in Healthcare and Sports

1:55–2:45 p.m.
Reitz Union, Room 3315 + Zoom
Limited in-person seating

Industry professionals discuss data privacy and algorithm bias in biometric tracking and the application of ethics in data privacy for collegiate and professional sport organizations.

Friday, October 23

The Human Element in an AI World

3–3:50 p.m.
Reitz Union, Room 3315 + Zoom
Limited in-person seating

Industry professionals discuss how they translate complex algorithmic data like wearable fatigue metrics or AI biomechanics breakdowns into actionable, empathetic advice for athletes and patients.

Friday, October 23

APK Advisory Board Networking & Cocktail Social

5–7 p.m.
Cantina Añejo
1680 W University Ave., Gainesville

Connect with Advisory Board members, colleagues and students in a relaxed setting. Entry is limited to the first 60 confirmed guests. Please RSVP by Friday, October 16.

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Mission

To be a driving force of industry professionals and alumni actively collaborating to empower student success with APK faculty, staff. We guide experiential learning, build innovative coursework, and support cutting-edge research to launch the next generation of leaders across all career paths relevant to applied physiology and kinesiology.

1. CHAMPION CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Engage directly with students, faculty, and staff to shape innovative curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students to confidently enter and lead the industries related to healthcare, wellness, and fitness.

2. SUPPORT A ROBUST ALUMNI NETWORK: Cultivate a strong, interconnected community of alumni and industry partners to provide ongoing mentorship, professional connections, and clear career pathways for current and future students.

3. FACILITATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: Drive targeted financial support through scholarships, research underwriting, and department-level donations to remove barriers to student success.

4. ADVANCE INNOVATIVE RESEARCH: Identify and create opportunities for active industry involvement in the development and real-world application of department research, connecting state-of-the-art science with industry practice.

5. TELL OUR STORY OF INNOVATION: Amplify the innovative work and student success stories happening within the APK program to expand our reach, drive industry engagement, and grow our supportive community.

(Board member bios can be accessed by clicking on individual photos)