Michigan AI Business Conference
Exploring AI's Impact Across Finance, Venture Capital, and Business Strategy
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, venture capital, and business strategy. 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.
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.
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.
Early Bird Pass
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.
Featured Speakers & Panelists
Learn from pioneering executives, venture capitalists, and technologists shaping the future of AI and business.
Elena Rostova
Managing Director, Applied AI
JP Morgan Chase
Leads machine learning and generative AI initiatives for institutional client workflows and investment research.
Marcus Chen
General Partner
Apex Venture Capital
Invests in early-stage frontier AI infrastructure and enterprise vertical software companies.
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Professor of Business & Tech
Michigan Ross
Renowned researcher on algorithmic market dynamics and organizational adoption of autonomous systems.
David Sterling
Head of Quantitative Strategies
Goldman Sachs
Architecting neural network-driven portfolio optimization and risk evaluation frameworks.
Aaliyah Patel
VP, Corporate AI Strategy
Global Frontier Tech
Directs strategic deployment of enterprise reasoning models across Fortune 500 operating groups.
Conference Agenda
A dynamic, day-long itinerary designed to ignite discussion, build relationships, and deliver actionable insights.
Registration & Morning Coffee Chat
Check in, receive your attendee badge and conference pack, and connect with fellow attendees over breakfast.
Opening Keynote: The Sovereign Era of Enterprise AI
An executive overview of how intelligence architectures are transforming modern business models.
Expert Panel: AI in Finance & Quantitative Decision-Making
Industry leaders from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs explore algorithmic workflows and predictive underwriting.
Networking Lunch & Student-Executive Coffee Chats
Enjoy a catered lunch with dedicated speed-mentoring and table discussions with guest leaders.
Venture Capital Panel: Funding the Next Wave of Intelligence
VC partners discuss where smart capital is flowing across generative agents, robotics, and foundation models.
Interactive Case Workshop: Business Strategy in the AI Era
Collaborative breakout sessions analyzing real-world deployments and organizational risks.
Closing Fireside Chat & Networking Reception
Reflections on the day with special guests, followed by drinks, appetizers, and high-impact networking.
Featured Sponsors & Partners
Proudly supported by visionary organizations driving technological and commercial progress.
Interested in Sponsoring the Conference?
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.