HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE
AI INNOVATION
SYMPOSIUM & EXPO
APRIL 1, 2026
9 A.M. – 7 P.M.
HCC WEST LOOP CAMPUS
5601 West Loop South, Houston TX 77081
A daylong gathering of industry leaders, experts, educators, and students exploring the latest in artificial intelligence and how AI is fueling innovation, education, and economic growth across the greater Houston region and beyond! Supported by Google.org and its partners, the HCC symposium is part of a broader series examining how AI strengthens communities, expands access to technology, and builds a resilient talent pipeline. Stay tuned for next year's 3-day national conference in 2027 as part of the National AI Applied Consortium which will be hosted in Houston again.
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Program
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 - Auditorium Track
9:00 – 9:40 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast
9:40 – 10:00 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:05 – 10:45 a.m. | Keynote Presentation
11:00 – Noon | Student Project Showcase
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | AI in Healthcare Panel
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. | Interactive Demo
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. | AI in Education Panel
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. | AI in Cybersecurity Panel
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Student Project Showcase
6:30 – 7 p.m. | Closing & Networking
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 - Workshops Track
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Leveraging AI in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management - Room C128
Empowering the Next Generation of AI/ML Engineers: How Nutanix AI Solutions Accelerate Learning, Application Building, and Skill Mastery for Educators and Students - Room C108
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Develop and Keep Emerging Programs with High Employer Engagement Through BILT - Room 151/152
From Hype to Governance: Building Responsible AI That Works - Room C126
AI Accelerated: Apple Intelligence - Room C127
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Build Your First AI Agents: Email Intelligence & Social Media Automation - Room C108
Innovating Education with Custom GPTs - Room C129
AI in Intellectual Property - Room 150
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Minecraft Education - Room C145
Applied AI: Microsoft Resources for Teaching and Learning AI - Room C127
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