AI and Data Science Executive Summit

Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future Ahead

  • Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Location: UNT Frisco, Room 130

About the Summit

The Anuradha & Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science at the University of North Texas invites industry leaders, faculty, and students to this executive summit on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The program provides a platform to explore emerging technologies, share challenges, and build partnerships that shape the future of AI and data science.

Why Attend?

Gain insights from industry executives and UNT researchers.Network with leaders, faculty, and students shaping AI and data science. Explore opportunities for partnerships, internships, and research collaboration.

Program Highlights

9:00 – 9:30 am: Registration & Networking Coffee

Light breakfast and informal networking. Name badges provided.

9:30– 9:40 am: Welcome & Opening Remarks

By Dr. Junhua Ding (Reinburg Endowed Professor and Chair) and Dr. Sharad Sharma (Associate Dean). Overview of summit goals.

9:40 – 11:50 am: Lightning Talks – Frontiers of AI & Data Science
3 executives and 3 faculty members, 10 minutes each. Topics include generative AI, data quality, cybersecurity, human-centered AI, and more.
11:450– 12:00 pm
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Executive Panel – Opportunities & Challenges in Industry

Executives from healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and tech discuss emerging technologies, ethics, workforce readiness, and industry–academia partnerships.

1:00 – 2:30 pm Networking Lunch
Mixed seating to encourage interaction among faculty, students, and industry leaders. Table topic cards provided.
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Advisory Board Meeting (room 160)

For Advisory Board members, Chair, and faculty.

2:00 – 3:30 pm: Lightning Talks – Frontiers of AI & Data Science

Executives and faculty members, 5-10 minutes each. Topics include generative AI, data quality, cybersecurity, human-centered AI, and more.

3:30 – 4:00 pm: Closing Discussion & Next Steps
Takeaways and closing remarks emphasizing UNT’s role as an AI & Data Science innovation hub.

Contact

Dr. Junhua Ding
Reinburg Endowed Professor and Chair
The Anuradha & Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science at the University of North Texas
junhua.ding@unt.edu