We're looking forward to seeing you in College Station for the AI Research & Innovation Meeting where faculty, researchers, leaders, and innovators from across the Texas A&M System will come together to showcase their collective AI and AI-enabled research strengths and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Here's what you need to know before you arrive.

📍Location: Hall of Champions, College Station, Texas

🗓️ Dates: Monday-Tuesday, October 5–6, 2026

🖼️ Poster Presenters: All posters must be set up at the Hall of Champions between 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on Monday, October 5. On-site maps and signs will mark areas assigned to each theme, and staff will be on site to direct you to your designated poster location. 

✅ Check-In: Doors open to all attendees Monday, October 5 at noon, alongside the networking and the Research Discovery Gallery. Welcoming remarks begin at 1 p.m.

🏨 Hotel Rooms: A limited number of rooms remain at a special group rate at the Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, conveniently located near the Hall of Champions. To book a room, contact Tiffany Palestina and ask for the AI Research & Innovation Meeting room rate.

🚗 Parking (all pay-to-park):

Be sure to review the walking routes from your chosen garage and allow extra time to reach the venue.

⏱️ Agenda: The meeting agenda is posted online.

🍽️ Meals & Networking: Meals and breaks are built into the agenda, including an evening networking reception on Day 1 and networking breakfast, lunch, and breaks on Day 2 — all paired with the AI Research Discovery Gallery.