HBCU AICON 2027 · Submissions Closed

Call For Presenters Closed

Thank you! We received a record 122 proposals for HBCU AICON 2027 — the most in our history. The Program Selection Committee, made up of advisory board members and Huston-Tillotson University faculty, is reviewing every submission. Selected presenters will be notified directly.

Proposals received
122 — our biggest ever
Register — Early Bird Open
Call for Presenters — HBCU AICON 2027

Tracks Under Review

AI & Workforce Development

Reskilling, career pathways, and industry-aligned training for HBCU talent.

Research & AI Innovation

Applied research, model development, and campus-based AI labs.

Governance, Ethics & Policy

Responsible AI, equity, data rights, and public policy.

K-12 & Pipeline Building

Early exposure, teacher enablement, and student activation.

Campus as Canvas

Operational AI on campus — advising, enrollment, and student success.

Entrepreneurship & Industry

Startups, funding, and AI-driven business models.

What Happens Next

  • The Program Selection Committee scores every proposal across the six tracks.
  • Selected presenters are notified directly through Whova with next steps.
  • Accepted sessions are placed into the two-day agenda for March 11–12, 2027.
  • Didn't submit? You can still join us — early-bird registration is open now.
Register — Early Bird Open