Conference Schedule

Saturday, May 11th, 2025

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Check in and Breakfast

MacMillan Hall Lobby

(across from Sciences Library)

Start your day with coffee, pastries, and networking with fellow attendees.

Networking

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Opening Keynote: From the CIT to Building ChatGPT

MacMillan Hall Auditorium

Join us for an inspiring journey from Brown University's CIT to the cutting edge of AI development at OpenAI.

Keynote
SpeakerSonia Phene

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Founders in Action Panel

MacMillan Hall Auditorium

Learn from successful AI startup founders as they share their journeys, challenges, and insights.

Panel
PanelistsMichael MarkellHenry DowlingAnne BrandesShashwat MurarkaPrieeyya Kaur Kesh
ModeratorMatt Fisher

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Future of Work: Building at Startups

Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship (Liz Lange Lecture Hall)

Explore how AI is transforming the workplace and creating new opportunities for innovation.

PanelConcurrent Session 1
PanelistsSam DoomanPrashanthi RamachandranNancy TranAnna TuckerJeff Barg
ModeratorRobin Ritenour

AI & Biotech

MacMillan Hall Auditorium

Discover the groundbreaking applications of AI in biotechnology and healthcare innovation.

PanelConcurrent Session 2
PanelistsAlex YoungJess SadickJay GopalEren Alkan
ModeratorNick Talwar

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch & Speed-dating Startups (Networking) Event

Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship

(entire building)

Enjoy lunch while connecting with AI startup representatives in a fast-paced networking format.

Networking

1:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Emergent Disrupt Challenge ($10K of prizes!)

MacMillan Hall for intro, then various campus locations

Participate in our flagship competition with workshops, mentoring, and the chance to win substantial prizes. Expert rooms will be available with mentors and clubs hosting drop-in workshops.

Working Spaces Available:

Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center (all floors), Sciences Library and Rockefeller Library lobbies, Barus and Holley/Engineering Research Center

Special Feature: AWS Workshops

GenAI on AWS Overview & Hands-on Workshop

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Repeat Session)

Liz Lange Lecture Hall (Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship)

Led by: Henry Zhong, Chuck Fuller, Debapriyo Ain, and Kelly McLaughlin

Interactive

4:10 PM - 4:50 PM

Closing Panel: Responsibility in Industry

MacMillan Hall Auditorium

Join our experts for a critical discussion on what responsible AI development and implementation looks like at the frontier of industry AI development.

Panel
PanelistsBridget Sauer and Zoe Stoll
ModeratorJohn Savage

4:50 PM - 5:20 PM

Announcing Winners and Goodbyes

MacMillan Hall Auditorium

Celebrate the winners of the Emergent Disrupt Challenge and wrap up an inspiring day of innovation.

Closing