Raleigh, NC – The 2024 HBCUgrow LEAD Conference is scheduled for November 12 at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. This year’s event will focus on the intersection of business and education, with the goal of connecting colleges and universities with agencies and organizations around the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and STEM.
This Conference will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both regular and student tickets are available for this full-day event. Sponsors of this year’s event include vitalink Communications, the National Alliance against Disparities in Patient Health (NADPH), RTI International, and Forma Life Science Marketing. Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. The agenda follows:
Agenda
9:30 – 10am Registration
10 – 10:15 Welcome
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. AI Leadership Panel
Hear from universities, businesses, and nonprofits that lead the pack when it comes to Artificial Intelligence. Learn how these organizations are using AI to better accomplish their missions while dealing with the changing environment and ethical implications. Moderated by Dr. Ivan Cáceres, Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer at NADPH.
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. An HBCU & Corporate Partnership in Action
Learn how one HBCU is partnering with a global AI leader to position their graduates for success in AI and tech careers while building their research capacity.
11:45 – 1:15p.m. Lunch, Keynote Speaker, & LEAD Awards
Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Sajid Hussain from Meharry Medical College and M-TRAIN, discussing Regional Growth Through Research Partnerships. Innovation requires strong, diverse, and equitable partnerships. The Middle Tennessee Research Administration and Innovation Network (M-TRAIN) brings together partners like Vanderbilt University, Meharry Medical College, Fisk University, Tennessee State University, and many others to build research administration capacity, support emerging research institutes, and expand partnerships across the region to drive economic growth. Learn what comes next, and how you might model this approach in your region.
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Presidential Panel: AI & STEM at the Forefront
Join our university presidential panelists as they answer audience questions about their successes and challenges around preparing students for careers in STEM, while our corporate presidents share what today’s opportunities look like for STEM graduates. The Panel will be moderated by Ms. Tamara Terry of RTI International.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Getting Your Share of the $16T AI Economy
The World Economic Forum estimates the global AI economy will grow by $15.7 trillion by 2030. Industry leaders will share their thoughts on how your institution can be part of this growth.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Blast Off with the USSRC
Join the US Space & Rocket Center team for an experiential activity guaranteed to wow. You don’t want to miss this one!
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Networking
Meet the speakers and talk with colleagues as you find new ways to help each other succeed.
Regular conference tickets are $149 and include lunch. Student tickets are available for $99. The EARLYBIRD promotion code provides a 20% discount through October 20, 2024. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lead-2024-connecting-business-education-around-ai-stem-tickets-933803269717.
About HBCUgrow
Founded in 2015, HBCUgrow’s mission is to forge impactful alliances between businesses and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, driving shared success and innovation. HBCUgrow conducts an annual conference on subjects of interest to schools and their supporters. The organization also presents the annual LEAD Awards, recognizing HBCUs and those who contribute to their success. Visit www.andreaf327.sg-host.com to learn more.
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