AI Summit
The Summit will feature:
Technical deep dives from AI experts on cutting-edge capabilities
Business case presentations from industry leaders who've successfully implemented AI
Cross-industry inspiration to spark innovation
Executive panels on strategic AI adoption and ROI realization
Networking opportunities connecting technology providers with industry decision-makers
Agenda:
1:00 - 1:10 Introduction to AI Summit
1:10 - 1:30 PM - AI Without the Hype: How Small Businesses Can Automate Fast: Discover how to use AI to cut manual work, reduce costs, and boost productivity — without complex tech or massive budgets.
Presenter Jamal Khawaja from Symplii
1:30 - 2:00 PM - The latest in AI by Jason Ethier, Co-founder at Energytech Nexus
Report out from the world of AI. Discussion on AI for Climate in NYC, NANDA vs MCP from MIT, localization of LLMs from Singapore, and why embedded workflows are the next wave for agentic LLMs from SF.
2:00 - 2:45 PM - Business applications
Collide Demo
Presenter Collin McLelland from Collide.io
How does Symplii use AI
From Chaos to Clarity: Learn how AI can automate intake, triage, and reporting so your business delivers faster, cleaner, and smarter—without the enterprise-grade price tag. by Jamal Khawaja
2:45 - 3:30 Local Proof: What's happening in Houston, Business Application (Panel)
Mustafa Ali, Senior Director of Strategy & Operations, Head of Self-Service Program- Twilio
Kayla Ball, Chief Product Officer - SensorUp Inc.
Mehrab Momin, AI expert and leading product and engineering leader - Your Startup's Fractional AI CTO
Madhu Maganti, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer- Legacy Power Capital
Moderator: Nada Ahmed, Founding Partner - Energytech Nexus
3:30 - 4:15 PM - Networking
About the Speakers
Kayla Ball is Chief Product Officer at SensorUp, where she leads product and go-to-market strategy for AI-driven solutions that connect emissions, operations, and market data across the energy value chain. She has spent her career at the intersection of technology and energy—building data products at S&P Global, leading digital strategy at Enverus, and advancing emissions analytics and AI research at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analyses.
At SensorUp, Kayla focuses on turning complex industrial datasets into intelligence that enables faster, more confident operational and environmental decisions.
Madhu Maganti, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer- Legacy Power Capital
Madhu Maganti is the Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Legacy Power Capital, where he leads the company’s mission to create human-driven, high-performance real estate that leverages existing infrastructure to accelerate innovation, empower communities, and align every development with the long-term goals of our investment partners. Madhu brings 20+ years of leadership in strategy, cybersecurity, AI and finance to drive data-enabled decisions that safeguard assets and maximize value. He is a proven relationship-builder who unites finance, IT, operations and executive teams—building trusted partnerships, aligning goals and delivering shared vision.
Jamal Khawaja, Founder, Symplii
Jamal Khawaja is an executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in strategy, digital transformation, and AI. At IBM, Jamal leads initiatives in cloud architecture and GenAI-driven automation that scale profitable, outcome-focused organizations across North America, the EU, the Middle East, and South Asia. He is known for creating cultures of integrity and candor while driving measurable impact in some of the world’s most complex enterprise environments.
Mustafa Ali, Head of Self-Service Program, Twilio
Mustafa Ali is an operating leader and investor focused on scaling software businesses through product-led growth, AI, and scalable operating models. As Head of the Self Service Program at Twilio, he scaled the product-led growth (PLG) motion into a key engine of company growth. Mustafa has applied AI, predictive analytics, and systems thinking to deliver better customer experiences. Prior to Twilio, he was Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, advising technology companies and investors on go-to-market and product strategy. A former software engineer and product manager, Mustafa has published research on fault-tolerant, high-performance computing systems.
Mehrab Momin, Founder – aiCTO.services
Mehrab is a veteran product and engineering leader with over two decades of experience building complex, scalable software systems and transforming organizations through AI-native solutions. As the founder of aiCTO.services, he serves as a Fractional AI CTO for startups and growth-stage companies, helping teams move from idea to working AI products in weeks through practical, execution-focused leadership. He has led engineering, product, and AI initiatives across SaaS, fintech, industrial, healthcare, and real-estate technology.
Summit Partner: Symplii.ai and Collide.io
Symplii.ai is an AI automation company that makes enterprise-grade technology accessible to small and mid-sized businesses. Our GenAI agents streamline complex workflows—from intake and triage to document handling and reporting—so teams can work faster, smarter, and with fewer errors. Built on practical AI principles, Symplii.ai delivers measurable ROI in weeks, not months—turning operational friction into competitive advantage.
The Summit will bring together technology leaders from tech companies and leaders from oil & gas, manufacturing, infrastructure and adjacent industries plus innovative AI startups pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The purpose is to strengthen Houston leaders' AI knowledge base while showcasing proven approaches to drive real business impact.
Parking Directions:
For Google Maps, please use 801 Travis Garage. This will lead you to the Rusk entrance to the garage. The garage entrance address is 936 Rusk Street. Houston TX 77002
Take a photo of your license plate. You will receive discounted parking ($8) using this QR code.
There is also street parking available near the building.