AI Leadership Conference™ - AILC
2025 National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Schedule

AI Leadership Conference - AILC™

*The conference is being held over a two-day period. The full conference starts on December 1. Concurrent sessions will start on December 1 and complete on December 2.

  • Day One
    Dec 1
  • Day Two
    Dec 2

Please note that the conference schedule, conference sessions, and speakers are subject to change.

Pre Conference - x x-x
x:x a.m. - x:x p.m. PST
Training Certificates

*Certified Inclusive Leader Certification
This class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.

*Racial Justice Institute Certification
The class is 2.5 days and will be offered twice during the week, October 4-6 & October 6-8.
Day x - x x
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Registration/Grab Go Breakfast
Pre-Conference
x:xx a.m. - x:xx a.m. CST x
General Conference
x:xx p.m. - x:xx p.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. x
Day One - Dec 1 – Innovation & Technical Foundations
General Conference
9:00 a.m. CST Opening Keynote
Innovation in Motion: The Next Era of AI Systems

This keynote will set the stage by exploring breakthroughs in AI architectures, the convergence of quantum computing and machine learning, and the infrastructure powering tomorrow’s systems. Attendees will gain a panoramic view of how these innovations are reshaping industries and positioning AI as a transformative force in global economies.
10:30 a.m. CST Panel Discussion
Beyond LLMs: What’s Next in AI Research?

While large language models dominate the conversation, researchers are already pushing into new frontiers. This panel will highlight neuromorphic chips, hybrid human-AI systems, and biologically inspired models, offering attendees a preview of what the next decade of AI innovation will bring.
12:00 p.m. CST Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Track A: AI for Sustainability and Climate Solutions
  2. Track B: Trustworthy Data Pipelines
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. Track A: Human-AI Collaboration in the Workplace
  2. Track B: Scaling Edge AI
4:30 p.m. CST Day 1 Wrap-Up

A moderated discussion summarizing the day’s insights, with takeaways on how technical innovation must align with sustainability and responsibility.
Day Two - Dec 2 - Governance, Strategy & Human-Centered Leadership
General Conference
9:00 a.m. CST Keynote
AI for Humanity: Aligning Technology with Social Impact

This keynote will focus on how AI can improve global health, expand educational access, and enhance equity in society. Attendees will leave with examples of AI deployments that have delivered measurable social impact, as well as frameworks for ensuring technology advances the public good.
10:30 a.m. CST Executive Forum Panel
The Boardroom Perspective: Governing AI at Scale

C-suite executives, directors, and policymakers share candid insights into governing enterprise AI adoption. The discussion will cover accountability frameworks, risk management, and regulatory pressures, giving attendees tools to guide responsible adoption in their own organizations.
12:00 p.m. CST Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. CST Concurrent Session I
  1. Track A: AI and Workforce Futures
  2. Track B: Global Policy & Competition
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. CST Concurrent Session II
  1. Track A: AI in Public Good
  2. Track B: Investor & Innovation Roundtable
4:30 p.m. CST Closing Keynote Future Directions for Human-Centered AI Leadership

The closing keynote will bring the themes of the conference together, emphasizing the responsibility leaders have to balance innovation with human values.

Conference Concludes