Conferences brought to you by the Ken Kennedy Institute at Rice University:
The Ken Kennedy Institute delivers two signature conferences each year: AI in Health (in the fall) and Energy HPC (in the spring). Each conference attracts more than 450 participants and establishes Rice in the TMC and energy sector in Houston, nationally, and globally.
- AI in Health Conference (Each Fall)
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5th Annual AI in Health Conference | September 14-17, 2026
Designed to connect researchers and innovators with engineers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs at the forefront of AI in healthcare and public health. Talks explore the current landscape of technology and present a research-driven outlook for the future of computational health innovation
Save the date for the 2026 conference, scheduled for September 14-17 next fall. Visit the conference website at aihealthconference.com for more information and updates.
- Energy HPC & AI Conference (Each Spring)
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19th Annual Energy HPC & AI Conference | February 24-26, 2026
The premier meeting place for the energy industry to engage in conversations about challenges and opportunities in HPC, computational science and engineering, machine learning, and data science. Attended by 500 leaders and experts from the energy industry, academia, national labs, and IT industry, this is a unique opportunity for key stakeholders to engage and network to help advance HPC in the energy industry. The agenda for the conference includes invited speakers, a technical program, birds of a feather sessions, an exhibit hall, networking receptions, poster presentations, and post-conference workshops. Technical themes for conference sessions are developed based on current industry challenges as well as the diversity and strengths of the abstracts received.
Register now for the 2026 conference, taking place February 24-26. Visit the conference website at energyhpc-ai.rice.edu for more information and updates as they become available.
