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University of Michigan Annual Data Science & AI Summit 2025

Michigan Union
530 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI
| Monday November 17, 2025 | 9:00 am
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Keynote speaker profiles

This flagship event brings together leading voices from academia, industry, and U-M leadership to explore how data science and AI are shaping the future of research and innovation. 

Key Highlights:
Keynote Speakers — World-renowned experts driving breakthroughs in science, technology, health, and policy:

  • Andrew Connolly (University of Washington) – Vera Rubin Observatory lead scientist, developing tools for discoveries from massive data

  • Ashley Llorens (Microsoft Research) – Industry leader shaping AI’s global impact
    Betsey Stevenson (U-M) – Economist and policy expert exploring AI’s impact on the future of work

  • Brad Malin (Vanderbilt University) – Innovator in trustworthy AI for health data privacy and infrastructure

  • Kyle Cranmer (UW-Madison) – Physicist advancing AI, open science, and communication

University Vision Panel
Join U-M leaders Arthur Lupia, Karen Thole, Ravi Pendse, and moderator Brad Orr for an in-depth discussion on the future of AI at U-M, exploring how AI and data science are reshaping research, innovation, and collaboration across campus.