Welcome to the 2025 National Conference on Artificial Intelligence!
Join us for three days of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration at Houston Community College’s West Loop Campus (5601 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081). This year’s event runs from 9 AM to 5 PM Central Time, April 9-11, 2025, and will showcase cutting-edge advancements and applications of artificial intelligence, featuring panels, workshops, keynotes, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities.

LATEST UPDATE (12/18/2024)

Registrations are open! Tickets are $50 per day for industry/educators and free for students (The $10 per student a day is waived thanks to our sponsors). Note that all revenue goes to our HCC Foundation and into a fund of excellence to support our students and scholarships. 

REGISTER HERE

Sponsorship levels are up. Donations help us keep growing the conference and help our students in so many ways! Please consider donating or refer potential sponsors (Refer to the Sponsors 2025.pdf document for further details). Donations to the Houston Community College Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor or financial professional to determine your eligibility for any tax benefits related to your donation. 

Presentations and workshop submissions are open for submission. Details are below.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

We’re accepting submissions for speakers, workshops, and demonstrations until December 31, 2024! This is your chance to shape the future of AI by sharing your expertise with educators, students, and industry professionals.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

With topics ranging from Careers in AI to AI in Gaming, Healthcare, and Energy & Manufacturing, this conference is a must-attend event for students, educators, and professionals eager to explore the limitless possibilities of AI.

Keynotes, Workshops, Panels, Presentations, & Demos You Can Anticipate

• AI and VR Applications (VR Lab)
• AI Essentials Workshop
• AI in Networking (SOC Lab)
• AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (Microsoft and National AI Consortium)
• Apple Technology Fundamentals (DIT COE)
• Careers in AI Panel
• Cybersecurity/AI Hygiene 101
• Degrees and Certifications in AI & IT
• Governance, Policies, and Legal in AI Panel
• Hack The Future Red Teaming (SeedAI)
• Jupyter Notebook Essentials
• Keynote Presentations by Industry and Academic Leaders
• Low-Code and No-Code in AI
• Plagiarism Workshop
• Popular AI Tools Demo
• Robotics Demo (AI Lab)
• Student Project Presentations
• Using AI for Brand Management/Marketing Workshop
• Using AI for Resume Building & Career Search
• Wolfram Competition

Stay tuned for even more exciting sessions and activities to be announced!

Conference Highlights

• Workforce Development: Bridging the gap between academia and industry to cultivate a skilled, responsible AI workforce.
• Educational Advancement: Empowering educators with tools, certifications, and insights to refine AI curricula.
• Industry Collaboration: Providing industry leaders a platform to shape academic programs aligned with workforce needs.
• Responsible AI: Exploring ethical implications and best practices for AI development and use.

Conference Schedule

April 9, 2025 (Wednesday)

• 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration and Breakfast
• 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Keynote – National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC)
• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Educational Leaders Panel
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Networking
• 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Student Panel
• 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Student Project Highlights
• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Popular AI Tools Demo
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Networking

April 10, 2025 (Thursday)

• 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration and Breakfast
• 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Keynote Presentation
• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Careers in AI Panel
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Networking
• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: AI in Gaming Demo
• 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: AI in Energy & Manufacturing Industry Panel
• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Cybersecurity and AI
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Networking

April 11, 2025 (Friday)

• 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration and Breakfast
• 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Keynote Presentation
• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Governance, Policies, and Legal in AI Panel
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Networking
• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: AI in Arts & Entertainment Demo
• 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: AI in Healthcare Industry Panel
• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: AI and Cybersecurity in Space
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Networking

About the Conference

This three-day event is organized by Houston Community College’s Digital and Information Technology Center of Excellence, in partnership with Miami Dade College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC). Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, the conference celebrates AI’s potential to drive innovation and economic growth.

Whether you're an industry expert, educator, student, or AI enthusiast, this conference has something for you. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships support student programs and are tax-deductible.

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