Keynote Speakers and University Vision Panel
This year’s keynote speakers include Andrew Connolly, Ashley Llorens, Betsey Stevenson, Brad Malin and Kyle Cranmer, experts driving breakthroughs in science, technology, health and policy.
The University Vision Panel, an in-depth conversation with University of Michigan leadership (3:25 p.m., Nov. 17), will bring together Arthur Lupia, Karen Thole, Ravi Pendse and Brad Orr to discuss the future of AI at the university and how AI and data science are shaping research and innovation across campus.
Overview
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Data Science and AI Summit!
The U-M Data Science and AI Summit is the largest annual data science and AI event on campus. This event brings together the U-M data science and AI research community and their external collaborators to build research vision and collaboration. It also showcases the breadth and depth of U-M data science and AI research, from theory and methodology development to the transformative use of data and AI to address scientific and societal challenges in all domains. The event is free for all U-M faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Research Vision Talks
For a sneak peek into what’s to come, choose your own path through our Research Vision Talks! Scroll through to discover what themes and disciplines will be featured during the summit.
Ready to explore the world of data science & AI?
Why Attend?
The summit provides opportunities for attendees to see how data science and AI are driving breakthroughs, reshaping research fields and addressing societal challenges.
By attending the Annual Summit, you will:
- Explore the impact AI and data science have on the future of research and uncover the real-world impact of these advancements
- Hear insights from leading keynote speakers driving innovation in data science and AI
- Discover bold, cross-disciplinary ideas tackling big challenges
- Connect with your next collaborator and expand your network
- Be part of U-M’s largest AI and data event
Program Committee

Nathan Fox
AI Scientist, MIDAS

Nicholas Henriksen
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Spanish & Linguistics, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

<Dani Jones
Associate Research Scientist, Data Science and Modeling, School for Environment and Sustainability

Aaron King
Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Jing Liu
Executive Director, MIDAS

Nambi Nallasamy
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical School

Jonathan Reader
Data Systems Manager, Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Questions? Contact Us.
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