Registration is officially live for the inaugural HBCU AI Conference and Training Summit, April 1-3, 2025 on the Huston-Tillotson University campus. This a remarkable event aims to bring together a diverse coalition of AI researchers, educators, students, and industry leaders to discuss and explore inclusive pathways in artificial intelligence.
Designed specifically to empower students and faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, community colleges and leading technology organizations, the summit will feature interactive workshops, networking opportunities and AI discussions. The conference seeks to bridge the gap for underrepresented communities in the tech landscape while amplifying the diverse voices essential to shaping the future of AI.
“This summit is about bridging the gap between technology and representation,” said Meme Stiles, president of Measure and co-chair of the summit. “We’re bringing together visionaries, educators and students to ensure everyone has a seat at the table as AI transforms the world.”
Under the theme “Leading the Future of AI,” attendees can expect three days filled with hands-on workshops, in-depth sessions, and student showcases. Honorable speakers include the director of Academic Innovation and Transformation Center of HT, Dr. Denise Malloy and Tennessee State University Vice President and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. There’s Robbie Melton.
The conference encourages researchers, educators, and students to submit papers on key topics such as AI applications, ethics, diversity in technology, and inclusive innovation. Submissions are due on January 31, 2025. Interested persons can send their work to this address. Submit your document.
Among the main people who organized the summit, the founder and co-chairman of Changing Expectations Dr. Phillip Eaglin; Valerie Capers Workman, Chief Legal Officer at Handshake; and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Trent H. Edwards, CEO of Edwards Consulting LLC, et al. Registration is open here for those who wish to participate in this groundbreaking event.
