The Herculaneum Papyri and AI Conference at Utah Valley University explores groundbreaking interdisciplinary research using artificial intelligence to virtually unroll and decipher ancient Herculaneum scrolls, fostering collaboration across papyrology, classics, computer science, and archaeology.

4StudentLives (St. George, UT) has raised $600K from Startup Ignition to digitize threat assessments, helping K–12 schools prevent violence and provide early intervention for at-risk students.

ASI acquires Scythe Robotics, integrating its AI-powered Scythe Sight® and M.52 autonomous mower into ASI’s Mobius platform, accelerating industrial and landscaping automation with scalable, sustainable, and high-efficiency off-road vehicle solutions.

Rasa Legal raises $5 million to expand its technology platform helping Americans clear criminal records. Founded by Noella Sudbury, the company uses AI and legal expertise to unlock workforce access, reduce barriers, and scale nationally.

Goldman Sachs engineer Charu Samant shares how growing up in India, pursuing global education, and learning to speak up shaped her leadership style and approach to teamwork in high-stakes financial technology.

Utah, led by 47G and UDOT, joins the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with the uFLY initiative, advancing Advanced Air Mobility across five states to demonstrate electric aircraft for people, cargo, and sustainable transportation.

At BYU’s 2026 SMB | ETA Conference, entrepreneurs and AI experts shared lessons on faith-driven business growth, transformative AI strategies, and practical steps for small and medium businesses to stay competitive.

LiveView Technologies (American Fork, UT) introduces GuardGate, a rapidly deployable automated barrier integrating video, AI monitoring, and access logging to secure logistics sites, reduce guard costs, deter cargo theft, and streamline operational oversight.