AGENDA
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AGENDA
As AI technologies surge forward at an unprecedented pace, Texas stands at the epicenter of this transformative wave—redefining work, education, and social interaction. But with great opportunity comes a critical challenge: How can Texas harness AI’s power, manage its risks, and lead the world into an AI-driven future?
WELCOME TO TEX AI
Live from ACL…
7:30-8:00 AM — Registration and Breakfast Open
8:00-8:10 AM — Welcome from the Texas Lyceum
For 45 years, the Lyceum has promoted civil discourse around the state’s most pressing challenges.
8:10-8:20 AM — Welcome to Austin
Austin provides the ideal backdrop for shaping Texas’s AI-driven future.
THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF AI
8:20-8:35 AM — AI: From Inception to Acceleration
AI’s recent acceleration is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace.
8:35-9:30 AM — From Diagnosis to Design: How AI is Revolutionizing Our Future
AI innovations are reshaping health diagnosis, automation, and the future of construction and infrastructure design.
9:30-10:20 AM — The Great AI Debate: Promise or Peril?
Is AI a transformative force for good, or does it pose risks too significant to ignore?
10:20-10:35 AM — Break
THE NEED FOR POLICY
10:35-11:00 AM — Texas Lyceum Fellows: Best Practices in AI Governance
What does effective AI governance look like in practice?
11:00-11:45 AM — Under the Dome: Shaping Texas AI Policy Together
How can Texas lead in shaping AI’s future and protect the rights and privacy of Texans?
11:45-12:30 PM — The Texas Grid and AI: Can We Handle It?
Can the state’s power grid meet the growing demand?
12:30-1:30 PM — Lunch
Grab some food and network with your colleagues.
12:45-1:30 PM — The TexAI Moment
Can Texas and its flagship public universities lead the AI revolution?
1:30-2:30 PM — 60-Minute Break
Take some time to check emails, return calls, and make your way to the Capital Factory.
AI AND YOU: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE
Live from the Capital Factory…
2:30-4:00 PM — Spotlight on Texas AI
Confronting Deep Fakes and the Dark Side
AI’s darker side presents growing risks, from the rise of deepfakes and misinformation to critical vulnerabilities in defense and cybersecurity.
Revolutionizing Learning and Healing
Hear from Texas-based AI companies at the forefront of transforming education and healthcare.
4:00-5:00 PM — Happy Hour and AI Start-Up Crawl
Enjoy Happy Hour and the AI Start-Up Crawl.
5:00-6:30 PM — Break
WHAT'S AHEAD ON AI FRONTIER?
Live from ACL…
6:30-7:00 PM — Reception
Connect with fellow Texas Lyceum Directors and conference attendees.
7:00-9:00 PM — Dinner
Enjoy dinner and drinks with your colleagues.
7:30-8:30 PM — Robots and Our Future: A One-on-One with Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas
Robots are no longer just the future—they’re reshaping our world and opening a new frontier.
8:30 PM-Midnight — Hospitality Suite
Gather for fellowship, networking, and live music.
- January 31, 2025
- 8:00 AM - 10:00PM CST
- info@texaslyceum.org