Opening remarks11:00 AM · Blau Colloquium
Julia Lotz
President, AI Business Group
Opening Remarks
11:00 AM – 11:10 AMBlau Colloquium
University of Michigan • AI Business Group Special Event
Michigan AI Business Conference
Exploring AI's Impact Across Finance and Venture Capital
Friday, October 23, 2026
Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Featuring Speakers & Representation From
The Lineup
Speakers & Sessions
14 speakers across 6 sessions · Friday, Oct 23 at Ross School of Business
10:30 AM
Arrival, registration, coffee cart and red carpet photos
Stewart Lobby
Panel 111:15 AM · Blau Colloquium
Julia Lynn
Vice President, Applied AI/ML Lead, JPMorgan
Nikhil Pajankar
Senior Product Manager, Risk Analytics, Citi
Kaylee Weil
AI Reverse Mentor & Chief People Organization Analyst, Bank of America
AI Inside the World'sBiggest Banks and Funds
Friday, Oct 2311:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Blau ColloquiumRoss School of Business
Concurrent sessions · 12:15 PM
Lunch & learn12:15 PM · R2220
Josh Spiewak
Managing Partner & COO, NorthStar Advisory Group
Moderator
Sloan Spiewak
Portfolio Manager, AI Business Group
Bitcoin 101: Lunch & Learn
12:15 PM – 1:00 PMR2220
Workshop12:15 PM · R2230
Jacob Walker
Incoming Full-Time Analyst, BNY
Building Your Professional Brand
12:15 PM – 1:00 PMR2230
Learn about professional development from incoming full-time analyst at BNY, Jacob Walker. A catered lunch will be served.
Keynote1:15 PM · Robertson Auditorium
Engineering the Future:AI at Microsoft'sCore
Friday, Oct 231:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Robertson AuditoriumRoss School of Business
Jennifer Marsman
Principal Engineer in AI · Microsoft
Keynote
Michael Speigl
Professor · Ross School of Business
Moderator
Jennifer Marsman
Principal Engineer in AI · Microsoft
Keynote
Michael Speigl
Professor · Ross School of Business
Moderator
2:15 PM
Kresge coffee chats
Kresge Interview Suites
Panel 23:45 PM · Robertson Auditorium
Lindsey Kilbride
Principal, Detroit Venture Partners
Doug Neal
Co-Founder & Managing Director, eLab Ventures
Belvin Liles
Principal, ID Ventures
Evan Kramer
CEO, Traliant
Moderator
Anthony Walker
Former President, AI Business Group
From Pitch to PortfolioBuilding and Funding the AI Wave
Friday, Oct 233:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Robertson AuditoriumRoss School of Business
4:30 PM
Closing and networking
Robertson Auditorium
About The Conference
Shaping the Intersection of AI & Business
The Michigan AI Business Conference, hosted by the University of Michigan's AI Business Group, is a full-day event bringing together students, faculty, and industry leaders to explore AI's impact across finance and venture capital. Taking place Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, the conference features keynote speakers, expert panels, coffee chats, and networking opportunities for 300+ attendees. Building on past programming like SXSW 2026 and Fireside Chats with firms such as JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, the event aims to spark meaningful conversations and connections at the intersection of AI and business.
300+
Attendees & Leaders
Full Day
Ross School of Business
2 Key Tracks
Finance & VC
Finance & Quantitative Strategy
Insights from institutional leaders at firms like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs on AI portfolio modeling, algorithmic risk, and banking operations.
Venture Capital & Innovation
Direct dialog with top venture capitalists evaluating early-stage foundation models, AI agents, and enterprise commercialization.
Coffee Chats & High-Impact Networking
Intimate small-group coffee chats and interactive networking connecting students and faculty with founders and senior executives.
Conference Registration
Reserve Your Conference Pass
Join 300+ students, faculty, venture capitalists, and business leaders on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
General Admission
General Admission
$17USD
Tickets available until Thu, Oct 22 at 8:00 AM EDT
All Passes Include:
Full-day access to all Keynotes & Expert Panels (Finance & VC)
Catered Lunch alongside Workshops (Bitcoin and Professional Development)
Closing reception with Open Networking
Digital Conference Pass with personalized check-in QR code
Secure checkout via Stripe • Instant QR badge delivery to your email
Accepted Payments:VisaMastercardAmexDiscoverApple PayGoogle Pay
Refund Policy: All pass sales are final and non-refundable. Registrations may be transferred to another attendee up to 48 hours before the event by contacting ABGContact@umich.edu.
Delivery: Digital ticket passes with unique check-in QR codes are issued immediately via email upon payment confirmation.
Merchant: AI Business Group • Stephen M. Ross School of Business, 701 Tappan Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 • Billed in USD.
Partnership & Support
Featured Sponsors & Partners
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Connect your brand with 300+ students, top researchers, and corporate decision-makers at the University of Michigan's premier AI event. Sponsorship tiers include keynote visibility, booth activations, and direct recruiting access.