AI Days 2025

AI is now essential in research, education and industry. We will build our community of AI researchers, educators, and users by providing training on the foundations of AI, the skills necessary to work confidently with AI models, ethical and social implications of AI, presenting the latest research employing AI at Vanderbilt and applications of breakthrough technologies in multiple areas, while encouraging the building of research collaborations across domains.

March 5th – 6th

Vanderbilt University Student Life Center

Come with an Idea. Leave with a solution. 

Overview

Vanderbilt and the Data Science Institute announce the university’s second ever AI Days. This 2 day event, scheduled for March 5th, is open to the public and offers something for everyone who wants to learn more about artificial intelligence. Participants will explore modern training methods and architectural models in AI and ensure that they are up to date in this rapidly evolving landscape. For faculty and students that will be teaching AI models or using AI models in their classroom or research, this event offers essential topics.

An AI-Infused Event

AI Days 2025 at Vanderbilt is shaping up to be unlike any event we’ve done before. Not only will it feature the latest breakthroughs in AI research and applications across various fields, but this time, AI itself will play an active role in curating the event. From personalized content suggestions to networking sessions arranged based on attendee backgrounds and interests, the event will be designed to connect our community in ways that only AI can. Expect immersive, dynamic experiences that reflect the innovative spirit driving AI forward at Vanderbilt—without revealing all our surprises just yet.

The event is a coming together of the major schools, institutes, programs, and offices concerned with AI at Vanderbilt including:

AI Training Day 2024

Last year’s AI Training Day was a great success, drawing over 330 participants, including researchers, educators, and industry professionals. The event covered everything from AI model development to architectural innovations, showcasing the strength of Vanderbilt’s AI community. This year, we're building on that momentum and thinking even bigger, with more immersive content, larger-scale collaborations, and expanded opportunities for learning and networking. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!

A lot more to come...

There’s a lot more to come! It’s still early, but we’ll be announcing exciting details soon, including full itineraries, session topics, and the Keynote speaker.

Stay tuned for updates as we finalize plans for an event packed with innovative content, hands-on learning, and opportunities to connect with leaders in AI. Keep an eye out for more info in the coming months!