Hardin-Simmons University: AI Tech & Innovation Summit

Date and Time

Wednesday Sep 2, 2026
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT

Wed, September 2
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location

Houston Lantrip Center
2241 Pine Street
Abilene, TX 79601

Fees/Admission

Attend Virtually Here!
In-Person Registration is Closed

Website

https://www.hsutx.edu/the-future-is-now/

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. | Welcome
HSU President Eric Bruntmyer, The Future is Now: Why This Matters for Abilene

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Panel 1
Building the Backbone: AI Infrastructure

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Panel 2
Powering the Future: Grid, Gas, & Renewable Strategy

10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Panel 3
Building the Backbone: Fossil Energy & Minerals Supply

12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Panel 4
The Science of What’s Next: AI, Materials & Digital Tools

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Panel 5
Governing and Safety: Politics, Taxes, Infrastructure, & Housing

2:40 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | Panel 6

The Human Equation: Policy, Demographics & Community Thriving