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The 2nd AI Workshop NYC — Full Program, Agenda & Registration

The complete program for The 2nd AI Workshop NYC (July 25–26, 2026) at Regeneron, Tarrytown — themed AI and Statistics Intersect. Full two-track agenda, speakers, committees, sponsors, and registration links.

The 2nd AI Workshop NYC — Full Program, Agenda & Registration

Event · AI Workshop NYC · July 25–26, 2026

The Second AI Workshop New York City

Theme: AI and Statistics Intersect — Real-World Data

Bringing together statisticians, AI researchers, data scientists, and policymakers to explore responsible AI for societal benefit. Organized by the American Statistical Association (ASA) NYC Chapter and AI4Purpose, and hosted at Regeneron in Tarrytown, NY. Focus areas span AdTech, DigiTech, FemTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and MedTech.

Event Details

  • Main Event: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Community Meet-Ups: Evening of Saturday, July 25, 2026 (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM), NYC or Tarrytown
  • Venue: The Nucleus, Building 8 — 785 Old Saw Mill River Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591 (Regeneron, 777 Old Saw Mill River Rd)
  • Registration Closeout: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • AI Data Science Hackathon: Submissions due July 14, 2026 (Age 18+)
  • Organizers: ASA NYC Chapter & AI4Purpose (Nonprofit 501(c)(3))
  • Contact: NYCASAChapter@gmail.com

Register

Reserve your spot by the closeout date, Wednesday, July 22, 2026:

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Overview

The 2nd AI Workshop NYC will be held on July 26, 2026, bringing together innovators, researchers, and enthusiasts for a transformative day of learning and collaboration. It will feature keynote presentations, round tables, mentor matching, a mini-hackathon, live demonstrations, and interactive networking, all focused on the current advancements and future of AI. Attendees will explore topics such as generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, deep learning, ethics, and responsible deployment practices. The event welcomes all experience levels.

Goals

  • Align with ethical and responsible AI
  • Reach a highly technical, influential audience
  • Support education and statistics/data science in AI
  • Build relationships across academia and industry

Scope

  • Statistics and Data Science — how AI and statistical methods converge to drive responsible innovation.
  • Ethical and Responsible AI — AI that serves societal benefit through transparency and accountability.
  • Technological Innovations — connecting academia, industry, healthcare, finance, and mission-driven organizations.
  • Hackathon and Trivia — high school, university, and professional tracks competing to solve real-world challenges.

Audience

  • Statisticians & quantitative researchers
  • AI scientists & modelers
  • Academic & industry statisticians
  • High school to graduate students
  • Hackathon contestants (university & high school)
  • Mission-driven organizations

Community Meet-Ups

Evening, Saturday, July 25 (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM): Community-lead NYC or Tarrytown meet-ups hosted by Kelly H. Zou, PhD, PStat, FASA (AI4Purpose and Advisory); Siddhesh Kulkarni, PhD (BMS); Xian Sun, PhD (Regeneron); and Margarita R. Ochoa-Maya, MD (AI4Purpose Advisory).

Agenda — Track 1: Presentations, Panels, and Awards

Time Topic Speaker / Panelist / Leader
08:30 – 09:00 AMRegistration and WelcomeBenjamin Leinwand, PhD, Stevens Institute of Technology
09:00 – 09:30 AMAI in the Biopharma IndustryWenying Deng, PhD, Regeneron
09:30 – 10:00 AMVertical AI for Quality ControlRalf Saykiewicz, MBA, and Vivek Pratap Singh, MBA, Corseco
10:00 – 10:30 AMCoffee/Tea BreakJulia Cai, MBA, Banjo AI (Music Performance)
10:30 – 11:00 AMHeads-Up! AI Hackathon Rapid-Fire Pitch-Perfect Showcase and AwardsMatthew Stewart, PhD, FBCS, Pelago Health
11:00 – 11:30 AMInternship ExperiencesAustin Smith, NYU; Lilac Adia Silva-Netto, CUNY; and Nathanael Owusu, CUNY
11:30 – 12:00 PMAI as Hype, Reality, or Future?Xiaomai Zhang, MS, HopeAI; Lisa DeTora, PhD, Hofstra University; Matthew Stewart, PhD, Pelago Health; and Harry Kabodha, MS, Varosync
12:00 – 01:00 PMLunch: AI and CommerceLalla Asmaa Alaoui, MBA, Agentic Day and Hello Agentic
01:00 – 01:30 PMNextGen AI Talent DevelopmentOwen Clater, Becks and Clates, and Reece Stone, Stone Consulting
01:30 – 02:00 PMQuantify R&D Financial and Risk Profiles among Failed TrialsHarry Kabodha, MS, and Ayman Khaleq, MS, Varosync
02:00 – 02:30 PMAgentic AI and End-to-End Enterprise ApplicationsDhaval Patel, MISE, ChapsVision
02:30 – 03:00 PMCoffee and Group PhotoSiddhesh Kulkarni, PhD, BMS
03:00 – 03:30 PMRound Table 3: IPs, Patents, and IRBsArne Hans, JD, PhD, Hans Law PLLC, and Troy Brinkman, JD, MA, WCG
03:30 – 04:00 PMDigital Health and AgeTechRamin Zand, MD, Penn State Health; Stan Kachnowski, PhD, HITLAB; Marcia Levenstein, ScD, Vivli and AI4Purpose and Advisory; and Julia Cai, Banjo AI
04:00 – 04:30 PMAI for NutraceuticalsMay Yamada-Lifton, MBA, Maypro, and Jonathan Scheiman, PhD, FitBiomics
04:30 – 05:00 PMTrivia Kahoot ContestChing-Ray Yu, PhD, Pfizer, and Doug Chapman, AI4Purpose Advisory
05:00 – 05:30 PMClosingSiddhesh Kulkarni, PhD, BMS, and Marcia Levenstein, ScD, Vivli and AI4Purpose and Advisory

Agenda — Track 2: Innovations, Demos, and Discussions

Time Topic Speaker / Panelist / Leader
08:30 – 09:00 AMRegistration and WelcomeKelly H. Zou, PhD, PStat, FASA, AI4Purpose and Advisory; Margarita R. Ochoa-Maya, MD, AI4Purpose Advisory (Digital Health)
09:00 – 09:30 AMDemo 1: ThunderGraph for EnterpriseEcho Wu, BA, ThunderGraph
09:30 – 10:00 AMDemo 2: AIfSoundSleepKelly H. Zou, PhD, PStat, FASA, AI4Purpose
10:00 – 10:30 AMDemo 3: Soliddd for OphthalmologyNeal Weinstock, BSE
10:30 – 11:00 AMDemo 4: Banjo for AgeTechJulia Cai, MBA, Banjo AI
11:00 – 11:30 AMDemo 5: HopeAI for Biopharma R&DXiaomai Zhang, MS, HopeAI
11:30 – 12:00 PMDemo 6: Evermind AI PlatformAurora Wenters, BE
12:00 – 01:00 PMLunch: AI and Talent Boom/DoomBill Emker, BA, The Lotus Group
01:00 – 02:00 PMRound Table 1: Agentic AIDhaval Patel, MISE, ChapsVision
02:00 – 03:00 PMRound Table 2: AI in HealthcareStan Kachnowski, PhD, HITLAB
03:00 – 04:00 PMNavigating IPs and PatentsArne Hans, JD, PhD, Hans Law PLLC
04:00 – 05:00 PMRound Table 4: EthicsLisa DeTora, PhD, Hofstra
05:00 – 05:30 PMClosingSiddhesh Kulkarni, PhD, BMS, and Marcia Levenstein, ScD, Vivli and AI4Purpose and Advisory

Committees

Advisory Board

Benjamin Leinwand (Chair), Patricia Dorling, Jui Haker, Marcia Levenstein, Dhaval Patel, David Rindskopf, CG Wang, Frank Yoon

Program Committee

Siddhesh Kulkarni (Chair), Ahsaas Bajaj, Lee Kim, Siddh Mandirwala, Anusha Natarajan, Larry O'Connell, Xian Sun, Yirun Wang, Ching-Ray Yu

Speaker Committee

Kelly H. Zou (Chair), Ozan Adiguzel, Michael Cicchetti, Kamya Moud, Abi Roland, Sarah Samorodnitsky

Talent Committee

Bill Emker (Chair), Lisa DeTora, Jie Feng, Gabriel Jipa, Mengling Liu, Margarita Ochoa-Maya, Salman Rizvi

Hackathon Committee

Matthew Stewart (Chair), Julia Cai, Harry Kabodha, Ayman Khaleq, Cassandra Pernia, Michelle Tan, Evagoras Xydas

NextGen Leadership Committee

Owen Clater (Chair), Cici Huang, Lee Kim, Smita Patel, Lesley Shane, Reece Stone, Jie Tang, Ramin Zand

Sponsors

AI4Purpose Advisory Inc.

AI4Purpose Advisory Inc.

AI4Purpose Inc.

AI4Purpose Inc.

American Statistical Association

American Statistical Association

Anthropic

Anthropic

ASA Biopharmaceutical Section

ASA Biopharmaceutical Section

ChapsVision

ChapsVision

HopeAI

HopeAI

NYC Chapter, ASA

NYC Chapter, ASA

The Lotus Group

The Lotus Group

Sponsorship welcome. All sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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