​Texas - AI Leadership Summit 2025

​AI is changing every industry, from hiring and compliance to sales, marketing, finance, and operations. On November 5, 2025, join 300+ business leaders at the Texas AI Leadership Summit in Houston to learn, network, and discover how AI can accelerate growth in your organization.

​Event Details

• ​Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

• ​Time: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (CDT)

• ​Venue: HCC West Loop Campus, Houston, TX

• ​Registration: Invite only with RSVP (limited seats)

​Who Should Attend & What You’ll Gain

• ​CHROs & HR Leaders – Learn how AI simplifies compliance and reduces hiring time.

• ​Staffing CEOs & Recruiters – See how AI finds top candidates faster.

• ​CMOs & CROs – Unlock AI-powered personalization to boost conversions.

• ​CIOs & CTOs – Discover frameworks for secure AI infrastructure.

• ​Startup Founders – Explore tools to scale teams globally.

• ​Investors – Spot high-potential AI startups in Texas.

• ​Operations Leaders – Optimize supply chains with AI analytics.

• ​Legal & Compliance Officers – Navigate governance & regulatory requirements.

​Walk away with actionable strategies, new connections, and a clear vision of how AI can reshape your role and organization.

​Agenda at a Glance

​Texas AI Leadership Summit 2025

​Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - Houston City College – West Loop Campus

​MORNING SCHEDULE

​7:30 – 8:30 AM - Registration & Networking Breakfast

​8:30 – 9:00 AM - Opening Remarks & Welcome Address

• ​Sreevani Dudipala, President - Innovantech 

• ​Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher, Chancellor - Houston City College

​9:00 – 9:30 AM - Keynote | AI & The Future of Work in Texas

• ​Texas State Representative

• ​State Board of Education Representative

​PANEL TRACKS

​9:30 – 10:00 AM | Track 1 – Human Resources & People Leaders

​Topic: From Resumes to Results: Building a Skills-First Workforce in the Age of AI
Moderator: Dr. Madhuri Kumar - Principal & Chief Talent Officer

​Panelists:

• ​Sarbari Basu, CHRO & Head of Business Operations – Prismecs

• ​Debbie Richards, Chief Learning Advisor - Cognota.

• ​Dr. Sarah Morgan, Professor of Biology & Environmental Sciences – Lone Star College

• ​Naga Krishna Kadiyala, HR Director – UT Health Houston

​10:10 – 10:40 AM | Track 2 – Investors & Venture Leaders

​Topic: AI: Bubble, Boom, or Business as Usual?
Moderator: Raj Rentla, Founder - ProjectA AI

​Panelists:

• ​Alice Gong, Managing Partner – US Unicorn Foundation

• ​Nada Ahmed, Founding Partner – Energy Tech Nexus

• ​Mitra Miller, Managing Partner – MillRiver

• ​Aishwarya Mahesh, Quantitative Researcher - ADM Investor Services 

​10:50 – 11:20 AM | Track 3 – Marketing & Growth Leaders

​Topic: Marketing in 2025: Privacy, Personalization, and the AI Balancing Act
Moderator: Anamika Gupta - TeKnowledge

​Panelists: 

• ​Angela Troccoli, Head of Marketing - Revecore

• ​Rob Freedman, Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships - EZO 

• ​Simon Boyce, VP of Sales - Neara

​11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Track 4 – Technology & IT Leaders

​Topic: Build or Buy? The Great Debate on AI Infrastructure
Moderator: Samir Saber, Dean, Digital & Information Technology Center of Excellence - HCC

​Panelists:

• ​Holden Page, Sr. VP of Technology – HW Media

• ​Thane Russy, VP, Strategic AI Programs – LCG Discovery Experts

• ​Kara Pelecky, CIO and Sr. VP – American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

• ​Anurag Bihani, Data Scientist – Schlumberger

​12:00 – 1:00 PM  🍽️ Networking Lunch

​AFTERNOON SESSIONS

​1:00 – 1:30 PM | Track 5 – Talent Acquisition & Staffing Leaders

​Topic: The Future of Recruiting: Humans + AI, Not Humans vs. AI
Moderator: Varun Rentala – Chief of Operations - Innovant Tech

​Panelists:

• ​Logan Sloan, CEO, Outscor Tech

• ​Duran Workman, Founder & CEO, Elios Talent

• ​Tassen Manzoor, Human Resources Director, ThreatModeler

• ​Cristina Duke, Vice President Sales, PowerToFly

​1:40 – 2:10 PM | Track 6 – Startup & Business Founders

​Topic: Founding in the Age of AI: Building Smarter, Faster, Leaner Startups
Moderator: Patricia McManus – Houston City College

​Panelists:

• ​Ersin Bayram, Director of AI and Data Science – Perimeter Medical Imaging AI

• ​Oyefunke Fayoyin, Chief Information Security Officer – Devo Technology

• ​Julius Guay, Principal Utility Systems Architect– PXRD

• ​Saika Esani, Founder – Lizzie’s Gourmet Gains

​2:20 – 2:50 PM | Track 7 – Legal, Risk & Compliance Leaders

​Topic: AI Governance, Risk & Ethics: Building Trust in the Age of Automation
Moderator: Daryl Riley – ISACA Houston & HCC NSA CAE Advisory Board

​Panelists:

• ​Kerry Cooper, Compliance/AML Officer & Quality Control, CLM Mortgage

• ​Ted Seago, Corporate Counsel – Ubiquity

• ​Sindhu Menon, Executive Director – Harris County Universal Services

• ​Daniel Grabau, GIS Manager & System Administrator –  Roger A So3ape, Inc.

​3:00 – 3:30 PM | Track 8 – Operations & Healthcare Leaders

​Topic: Human + Machine: Redefining Operational Excellence in the Age of AI
Moderator: Dr. Rajender Aparasu – University of Houston College of Pharmacy

​Panelists:

• ​Kim Martinez, Sr. Vice President of Operations – Aspire Allergy & Sinus

• ​Dana Dewita, IT Project Manager, Financial Ops – Epicor Software

• ​Ar’Sheill Monsanto, VP of Strategy & Partnerships – A Healthier Democracy

• ​Palak Jalan, Chief Operating Officer – My Access Health

​3:40 – 4:00 PM - Volunteer Recognition

​4:00 – 6:00 PM - HCC Student AI Projects Showcase + Professional Networking

​5:00 PM - Evening Snacks 

​✨ Event Ends at 6:00 PM ✨

​Hosted By Houston City College • Innovant Tech • ProjectA • Growthpods

​📍 Location: HCC West Loop Campus, 5601 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081, Free parking.

​Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Practical insights from leaders already using AI in business; Real networking with 300+ executives and innovators.

​Don’t just watch the AI revolution - lead it :)