Annual AI Conference 2025
A Global Exchange of Ideas, Innovation, and Opportunity
This year’s conference was very impactful, bringing together over 1,300 educators, professionals, students, and industry leaders from all over the nation. The energy on campus was electric as participants collaborated on the future of applied AI across industries and institutions.
By the Numbers
- 1,300+ attendees across education, industry, and government
- 70+ expert speakers
- 16 dynamic panels and 20 hands-on workshops
- 30 leading companies showcased AI innovations
- 25 generous sponsors & donors
- 6 international delegations
Hands-On Learning with Industry Leaders
From robotics to deep learning, our interactive workshops empowered attendees with real-world skills. Sessions were led by engineers and technologists from:
- NVIDIA
- Siemens
- Lumiwealth
- BoodleBox
- HCC Faculty Experts
Breakthrough Student Participation
Nearly 500 students attended, gaining career-shaping exposure to:
- Recruiters and mentors from top tech companies
- State-of-the-art labs and virtual environments
- Showcases including Intel’s AI Global Impact Festival
- Presentations in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and space tech
Keynote Speakers & Panelists Included Leaders From:
AWS · Google · Microsoft · Intel · NVIDIA · Shell · Axiom Space · Dell · UH · UH-Victoria · Miami Dade College · SeedAI · Rice University · Lenovo · Perficient · Texas AI Association · and many more.
Making an Impact Beyond the Conference
- $100,000+ raised through sponsorships and donations—supporting scholarships and the HCC Computer Science Association
- Strengthened partnerships with leading tech companies such as with AWS, Microsoft, Intel, and Google
Faculty innovation sparked through exposure to cutting-edge trends and teaching resources