Innovation and AI Summit
WHEN
Wednesday
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Register here: https://business.rice.edu/event/innovation-ai-summit-2026
Join Rice Business on Wednesday, February 25th for the Innovation & AI Summit at the Ion – a half-day of insightful panels on AI in Finance, Digital Transformation, and the Future of Human Capital. Co-sponsored by Rice Business Executive Education, Ion, Rice Alliance, MAGI, Aligned Automation, and CenterPoint Energy, this transformative event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the future of innovation.
Attendees will gain practical insights into how innovation and AI are transforming industries, connect with thought leaders, and network with professionals and experts from diverse fields. Whether you’re a corporate leader, startup enthusiast, or simply curious about the future, this is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired.
SCHEDULE
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast and networking |
| 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome remarks |
| 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. | Leadership, Talent, and the Future of Human Capital moderated by Daan van Knippenberg |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | AI in Finance – Tools, Agents, Trust and the Enterprise Risk, moderated by Kerry Back |
| 11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. | Driving Growth through AI and Digital Transformation, moderated by Haiyang Li |
PARKING
Ion District Parking Garage
Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage, located a block from the Ion. Parking in the Ion District Garage is free for the first two hours.
Red Parking Lot
Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot, located across the street from the Ion. This lot is for overflow guest parking and tenant parking and is free for the first three hours.
For information and access to pay online for parking in the red lot, click here.
