AI 305 Conference

Profit, Performance and Societal Impact

Experience the AI revolution transforming Miami at FIU Business’ AI 305 Conference! Connect with top tech leaders, industry experts, and FIU’s leading AI faculty all while supporting student scholarships. Discover how local organizations are leveraging AI to solve real-world challenges and shaping the future of our 305 community.

Discover AI Trends and Experiences:

AI in Business: Transforming South Florida’s Economy
AI in Healthcare
AI in Hospitality and Entertainment
AI and the Future of Work
How AI is Redefining Cybersecurity
Unlocking True ROI in AI

FIU Graham Center Ballrooms

11200 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, FL 33199

Date and Time

Friday, October 2, 2026

Speakers

Fred Voccola, Anthony Abrahao, Maribel Diz, Jennifer Goldman, Tony Montes de Oca, David Rawaf, Raimundo Rodulfo and many more.

Program Highlights

AI for Good: Profit, Performance and Societal Impact

Panel Topics

Powering South Florida's Economy - How AI is Transforming Business, Government, and Communities
Visions of the Future: How Big Tech Sees the World in 10 Years.
Powering AI Infrastructure for the Future
Reimagining the Intelligent Organization: How AI Will Transform Work, Organizations, and Human Value
Building Responsible AI Systems We Can Trust
From Passive Scribes to Agentic Partners: Transforming Healthcare for the Future
Designing the Future of Experience: How AI is Transforming Hospitality, Sports and Entertainment
From Capital to Communities: AI's Impact on Finance, Banking and Real Estate

Fireside Chats

AI and the Law: Navigating Risk, Regulation, and Responsibility
Modernizing the Workforce

SIP + Sync Reception

Hosted by the FIU ATOM Think Tank, Sip and Sync is the perfect way to cap off your AI 305 experience. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from Miami’s best restaurants and breweries while networking with fellow attendees, industry leaders, FIU faculty, and ATOM partners.

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Event Schedule

Your schedule at a glance

Friday, October 2, 2026

8:00 – 9:00 A.M.

Registration and Cuban Breakfast

9:00 – 9:10 A.M.

Opening Remarks AI 305 Conference Co-Chairs Karlene Cousins, co-chair, AI305 Conference; AI Integration sponsor; chair and professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, FIU Business Carrie Sanchez, co-chair, AI305 Conference; director of the ATOM Think Tank and associate teaching professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, FIU Business

9:10 – 9:15 A.M.

Welcome Robert Grillo, CIO, Florida International University William Hardin, Dean, FIU Business

9:20 – 10:20 A.M.

Panel 1 - Out of the Lab, Into the World: The New Wave of AI Robotics

10:25 – 11:25 A.M.

Panel 2 - Visions of the Future: How Big Tech Sees the World in 10 Years.

11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Panel 3 - Powering South Florida’s Economy — How AI Is Transforming Business, Government, and Communities Sponsored by Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy Workshop Track - Agentic AI for Business Workshop Powered By Cloudhesive

12:30 P.M.

Lunch

12:45 - 1:45 P.M.

Panel 4 - Powering What’s Next: AI, Infrastructure and Business Sponsored by: SentinelOne, Breakout Learning, Arctic Wolf, Darktrace, Granicus and Fortinet Workshop Track - Conversations with Meta AI Private Luncheon By Invitation Only | Sponsored by Florida SBDC at FIU Workshop Track - Conversations with Miami Dade County, Private Student Luncheon By Invitation Only

1:50 – 2:30 P.M.

Keynote - Reimagining the Intelligent Organization: How AI Will Transform Work, Organizations, and Human Value

2:30 – 2:35 P.M.

Break

2:35 - 3:35 P.M.

Panel 5A - Building Responsible AI Systems We Can Trust Sponsored by College of Engineering & Computing Panel 5B - From Passive Scribes to Agentic Partners: Transforming Healthcare for the Future Workshop Track - Applied Robotics for Business Workshop Powered By Orimus

3:40 - 4:40 P.M.

Panel 6A - Designing the Future of Experience: How AI Is Transforming Hospitality, Sports and Entertainment Sponsored by Chapman School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Panel 6B - Mission Critical: AI Resilience Across Energy, Transportation and Space Workshop Track - Meta AI for Business Workshop

4:45 - 5:15 P.M.

Fireside Chat A - AI and the Law: Navigating Risk, Regulation, and Responsibility Sponsored by College of Law Fireside Chat B - The Human Edge: Rethinking Work and Careers in the Age of AI

5:30 – 7:30 P.M.

Sip and Sync Networking Reception

Event Speakers

Insights from today’s leading AI experts

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Fred Voccola

Fred Voccola

Simpro Group, Chairman and CEO

Kaseya, Chairman

FIU Trustee

Anthony Abrahao

Research Scientist

FIU Applied Research Center

Maribel Diz

Head of People for Latin America and the Caribbean Region

Visa

Renatto Garro

Worldwide Senior Partner Specialist

Amazon Bedrock at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Jennifer Goldman

VP, Chief Medical Information Officer

Memorial Healthcare System

Robert Grillo

Vice President and CIO

FIU Division of Information Technology

William Hardin

Dean

FIU College of Business

Adam Herbert

Principal Security Specialist

Arctic Wolf

Gary Khachatryan

Founder and CEO

VaultBots

Andy Luc

Global Head, Core Infrastructure and Reporting, Trust and Safety

Google

Luka Vaultbot A2

AI-Powered Humanoid Robot

VaultBots

Tony Montes de Oca

Chief Data and AI Officer

City of Miami Beach

Maher Nana

Founder and CEO

ORIMUS

Jeanette M. Nuñez

President

Florida International University

Pedro Pavón

Global Public Policy Director

David Rawaf

Director, Innovation and Technology Department

VitVio

Kara Sutton Riney

Director of Monetization Policy

Raimundo Rodulfo

Director of Innovation and Technology

City of Coral Gables

Steve Stocks

Director of Solution Engineering

SentinelOne

Steven Walters

Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer

Breakout Learning

Event Sponsors

This Conference wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors

Panther Premier Sponsorship

Gold Sponsor

Student Sponsor

Workshop Sponsor

Vendor Panel Sponsor

Panel Sponsor

FIU Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy

Silver Sponsor

Conversation with Meta Private Lunch Sponsor

Affiliate Sponsor

Luka humanoid robot sponsor

Key Note and Panel Gift Sponsor

Grand Entrance Decor Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Food

Beverages

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Photo Gallery

Memorable moments from our 2025 conference

Three individuals posing with a framed proclamation during an award presentation ceremony

Two attendees holding pink flamingo-themed drinks at a sponsor booth during an event

Attendees interacting with a robotic device during a technology showcase

Event staff assisting attendees at a registration and information table

Close-up of an FIU Engineering and Computing robotic device on display at the event

Humanoid robot displayed during a live technology demonstration

Quadruped robot with robotic arm demonstrated during an AI and robotics presentation

Attendee preparing a drink during a networking reception at the event

Panelists speaking during a discussion session at the conference

Close-up of a humanoid robot head showing internal electronic components

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Location and Travel

Hotel Group Rates

Aloft Miami Doral

5 miles · 15 minute driving

Price: $159.00 per night
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, September 01, 2026

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Element Miami Doral

5 miles · 15 minute driving

Price: $169.00 per night
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, September 01, 2026

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Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you!

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ADA Notice

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.