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Learn from Real Practitioners

Engineers and leaders from Meta, AWS, Apple, Snowflake, and more

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Increase Your Chances of Winning

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AI Systems & Engineering

Responsible AI Design

GenAI and Security: Building Trustworthy AI Systems

Covers fraud detection, privacy, and real-world AI tradeoffs in production systems.

Aman Bakshi

Aman Bakshi

Apple, Sr Software Engineer
The Future of AI Innovation

Vibe Coding 101: Why Domain Expertise is the New Programming Language

Explains how AI is shifting coding toward architecture and domain thinking, showing how students can build real products using AI.

Krishna Chaitanya Balusu

Krishna Chaitanya Balusu

Meta, Sr Software Engineer
Designing AI Products

The Hard Truth About AI Agents in Production

Real-world lessons on building agentic AI systems, including architecture, failure modes, and cost control.

Rajesh Gupta

Rajesh Gupta

Skan AI, Head of Agentic AI: Product and Engineering
AI System Architecture

From ETL to AI Systems: Building Intelligent Data Pipeline

Designing scalable data pipelines that power reliable, real-world AI systems

Jimish J Kadakia

Jimish J Kadakia

Snowflake, AI Solutions Architect
AI System Architecture Basics

From Classroom to Career: AI System Architecture

How to design scalable AI systems beyond prototypes.

Nehal Sangoi

Nehal Sangoi

AWS, Sr Technical Account Manager
The Future of AI Innovation / AI System Architecture

Raising Agents, Not Just Building AI

Moving beyond chatbots to always-on AI agent systems—covering architecture, observability, security, and how to design agents that act as reliable teammates.

Chris Slee

Chris Slee

LainaHealth, CTO

AI Product, UX & Business

From Problem → AI Solution

The Human Side of Data: Finding the Heart in AI Solutions

How to identify meaningful problems and design AI solutions that prioritize empathy, usability, and real human impact.

Kiran Mayi Hari Babu

Kiran Mayi Hari Babu

Workera, AI GTM Engineer
Designing AI Products / AI System Architecture

Architecting Trust: Bridging Enterprise Rigor and Generative AI Innovation

Designing reliable AI systems that handle real-world constraints like latency, hallucinations, and user trust at scale.

Juhi Deshkar

Juhi Deshkar

Google DeepMind, Software Engineer
From Problem → AI Solution

The CFO Who Codes: How to Build AI Solutions That Actually Solve Problems

A practical framework for building AI solutions that focus on real business problems, cost constraints, and delivering measurable value using simple, effective systems.

Carlos Gorricho

Carlos Gorricho

CGAI Management Consulting, Managing Partner
Designing AI Products / Responsible AI Design

From Idea to Impact: A Human-Centered Approach to AI

Applying design thinking to AI—how to identify the right problems, design for real user behavior, and build solutions people trust and adopt.

Shannon Lewandowski

Shannon Lewandowski

Ingage Partners, VP, Strategy & Innovation
AI Tools for Rapid Prototyping

Rapid Prototyping in the Age of AI

How to validate ideas quickly before building.

Shereen Moussa

Shereen Moussa

PepsiCo, Product Owner Data Analytics & AI
Designing AI Products

Accessible by Design: Building Inclusive AI-Powered User Interfaces

How to design AI interfaces that handle uncertainty while remaining usable, accessible, and trustworthy for real-world users.

Niharika Pujari

Niharika Pujari

McGraw Hill, Lead Software Engineer
Responsible AI Design

Evals, Edge Cases, and Earning Trust: Building AI Products That Last

Practical playbook for building AI products—defining evals, handling failure modes, and embedding responsibility from day one.

Nivedita Thapa

Nivedita Thapa

Yellowbrick Data, Product Manager

Responsible AI, Ethics & Governance

Responsible AI Design

Realizing Trustworthy AI Systems

Exploring how to design certifiable, explainable AI systems that are safe, auditable, and suitable for high-stakes domains like healthcare and aviation.

Dr. Kelly Cohen

Dr. Kelly Cohen

University of Cincinnati, Endowed Chair Aerospace Engineering & Director AI Bio Lab, Digital Futures
Pitching Your AI Idea

A Democracy Risk Score: Measuring Patterns in Political Language with AI

Using AI to analyze patterns in political communication—tone, framing, and behavioral shifts—while maintaining transparency, neutrality, and responsible system design.

Anne Elisabeth Courrier

Anne Elisabeth Courrier

Emory University, Visiting Fellow at Emory Center for Ethics, Associate Professor Nantes Université
Responsible AI Design

Sovereign AI: Building Privacy-First Autonomous Agents

Framework for designing ethical, transparent AI systems using decentralized identity and local-first architectures.

Akhmad Khudri

Akhmad Khudri

Universitas Bina Darma, Doctoral Student, Educator
Responsible AI Design

From Prototype to Trust: Responsible AI Lessons for the Next Generation of Builders

How to transform AI prototypes into responsible, real-world solutions by addressing risk, bias, privacy, and human oversight.

Jofia Jose Prakash

Jofia Jose Prakash

American Council for Ethical AI, Advisory Board

Founders, Careers & Real-World Impact

From Problem → AI Solution

From Hackathon Idea to Real-World AI Impact

How to move beyond prototypes and design AI solutions that scale, build trust, and deliver measurable business value.

Todd James

Todd James

Aurora Insights, Founder & CEO
From Problem → AI Solution / AI Careers & Hiring Signals

What Does It Mean to Build with AI as a Student in 2026

A forward-looking perspective on how AI is changing what it means to build, create, and solve problems—and how students can position themselves for the future of AI-driven careers.

Sandesh Kerehali

Sandesh Kerehali

Meta Platforms, Engineering Manager
From Problem → AI Solution

From Idea to AI Product

Step-by-step breakdown of turning problems into AI solutions.

Pranav Saji

Pranav Saji

Symosis Security, Head of AI Security
From Problem → AI Solution / Pitching

From Idea to Impact: Building and Pitching Winning AI Projects

A practical framework for identifying real problems, building AI solutions, and delivering compelling pitches that stand out to judges.

Kashif Saleem

Kashif Saleem

SubscriptionFlow, Founder & CEO
From Problem → AI Solution / How to Build a Winning Hackathon Project

From Idea to Impact: Building and Pitching Winning AI Projects

A practical guide to scoping the right problem, building a focused AI solution, and delivering a compelling pitch that stands out to judges.

Venkat Srinidhi Vaddy

Venkat Srinidhi Vaddy

Stripe, Technical Operation Engineer

Global Perspectives & Foundations

High School: AI Foundations

AI Made Simple: Foundations for the Next Generation

A beginner-friendly introduction to AI concepts with a focus on real-world applications and how students can start building their own projects.

Farhan Azim Aurronoy

Farhan Azim Aurronoy

Sarva, Founder & CFO
The Future of AI Innovation

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Our World and the Opportunities

A high-level perspective on how AI is transforming industries, economies, and careers—and how students can position themselves to take advantage of these shifts.

Payal Thakur

Payal Thakur

JobsOhio, Managing Director, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / CDAIO

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