HBCU AICONAI Conference & Training Summit
A national movement to put AI into action across HBCUs - connecting workforce development, campus activation, and equitable innovation into one 12‑month ecosystem.
Call For Presenters
We're inviting dynamic speakers, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for sessions at HBCU AICON 2027 — March 11–12, 2027 at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, TX.
Summer AI Sessions:HBCU Innovators at the Table
Our 2026 Summer AI Sessions have concluded. Replays and highlights are being shared with registered attendees by email. If you joined us live or signed up, check your inbox — and stay tuned for what's next as we build toward AICON 2027.
"AI Empowered. HBCU Driven. Shaping Tomorrow Together."
Where Black Innovation Meets the Future of AI.
From March 11–12, 2027, Huston-Tillotson University - Austin's first institution of higher education and only HBCU - hosts the inaugural HBCU AI Conference & Training Summit, anchoring a year-round activation series across the national HBCU innovation network.
Convening leaders from academia, industry, and government to advance AI research, education, and career pathways within HBCUs - and to put AI to work in real classrooms, labs, and communities every month of the year.
Putting AI Into Action.
One conference. Twelve months of activation. A continuous loop of learning, deployment, and impact.
AI Certification Pop-Ups @ HT
- Sponsor-branded, on-campus AI training throughout the year
- Direct engagement with students and faculty
- Showcase tools, use cases, and recruit talent at the source
- Position sponsors as part of the learning experience
AI Lunch & Learn Series - 4 Sessions
- Four virtual sessions
- Spotlight HBCUs implementing AI to solve real problems
- Sponsors co-host, feature speakers, or present use cases
- National visibility well beyond the conference
Engaging 600+ Visionaries across 1/3 of the nation's HBCUs.
Four converging audiences. One national stage. Sponsors meet the people who will build, regulate, teach, and lead the next decade of AI.
Tech Revolutionists
Policy makers, advocates, and ethicists shaping AI for social good and responsible application.
Tech Enthusiasts
Curious professionals exploring AI's influence across industries and personal practice.
Tech Gurus
Industry leaders, educators, and decision-makers deploying AI in education and operations.
Tech Futurists
HBCU students and young STEAM graduates seeking hands-on AI learning and career launchpads.
Partner With HBCU AICON
Join leading organizations backing a national AI activation ecosystem rooted in HBCUs, workforce development, and equitable innovation.
Become a Sponsor