The Second
AI Workshop
New York City

AI and Statistics Intersect

Generative AI
AdTechDigiTechFemTechFinTechHealthTechMedTech
Bringing together statisticians, AI researchers, data scientists & policymakers
to explore responsible AI for societal benefit.

Theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Statistics Intersect

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.

Purposes

Goals

01
Align with ethical and responsible AI

We prioritize AI development that considers societal impact, transparency, and accountability. Our workshop brings together stakeholders committed to ensuring AI serves the greater good.

02
Reach a highly technical, influential audience

Our attendees include leading researchers, data scientists, industry leaders, and policy makers who shape the future of AI. This community helps drive responsible innovation across sectors.

03
Support education and statistics/data science in AI

We believe strong statistical foundations are essential for AI. Through workshops, panels, and hackathons, we educate the next generation on rigorous methods for building trustworthy AI systems.

04
Build relationships across academia and industry

Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications, we foster collaboration that accelerates the adoption of ethical, evidence-based AI solutions.

Event Focus

Scope

Statistics and Data Science

Exploring how AI and statistical methods converge to drive responsible innovation.

Ethical and Responsible AI

Focused on 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

Audience

Statisticians & Quantitative Researchers

AI Scientists & Modelers

Academic & Industry Statisticians

High School to Graduate Students

Hackathon Contestants (University & HS)

Mission-Driven Organizations

Schedule

Agenda

Track 1: Presentations, Panels, and Awards

Time
Topic
Speaker/Panelist/Leader
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Welcome
Benjamin Leinwand, PhD, Stevens Institute of Technology
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
AI in the Biopharma Industry
Wenying Deng, PhD, Regeneron
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Vertical AI for Quality Control
Ralf Saykiewicz, MBA, and Vivek Pratap Singh, MBA, Corseco
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee/Tea Break
Siddhesh Kulkarni, PhD, BMS
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Heads-Up! AI Hackathon Rapid-Fire Pitch-Perfect Showcase and Awards
Matthew Stewart, PhD, FBCS, Pelago Health
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
IPs and Patents
Arne Hans, JD, PhD, Hans Law PLLC
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
AI 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 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch: AI and Talent Boom/Doom
Bill Emker, BA, The Lotus Group
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
NextGen AI Talent Development
Owen Clater, Becks and Clates, Tomas Jones, Becks and Clates, and Reece Stone, Stone Consulting
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Quantify R&D Financial and Risk Profiles among Failed Trials
Harry Kabodha, MS, and Ayman Khaleq, MS, Varosync
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Agentic AI, E2E Enterprise, and LLMs
Dhaval Patel, MISE, ChapsVision
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Coffee and Group Photo
Siddhesh Kulkarni, PhD, BMS
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Internship Experiences
Austin Smith, NYU, Lilac Adia Silva-netto, CUNY, and Nathanael Owusu, CUNY
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Digital Health and AgeTech
Ramin Zand, MD, Penn State Health, Marcia Levenstein, ScD, Vivli and AI4Purpose and Advisory, and Julia Cai, Banjo AI
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
AI for Nutraceuticals
May Yamada-Lifton, MBA, Maypro, and Jonathan Scheiman, PhD, FitBiomics
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Trivia Kahoot Contest
Ching-Ray Yu, PhD, Pfizer, and Doug Chapman, AI4Purpose Advisory
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing
Siddhesh Kulkarni, PhD, BMS, and Marcia Levenstein, ScD, Vivli and AI4Purpose and Advisory

Track 2: Innovations, Demos, and Discussions

Time
Topic
Speaker/Panelist/Leader
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Welcome
Kelly H. Zou, PhD, PStat, FASA, AI4Purpose and Advisory
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Demo 1: ThunderGraph for Enterprise
Echo Wu, BA, ThunderGraph
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Demo 2: AIfSoundSleep
Kelly H. Zou, PhD, PStat, FASA, AI4Purpose
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Demo 3: Soliddd for Ophthalmology
Neal Weinstock, BSE
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Demo 4: Banjo for AgeTech
Julia Cai, MBA, Banjo AI
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Demo 5: HopeAI for Biopharma R&D
Xiaomai Zhang, MS, HopeAI
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Demo 6: Evermind AI Platform
Aurora Wenters, BE
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch: GenAI and LLMs
Kelly H. Zou, PhD, AI4Purpose and Advisory
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Demo 7: Predictive Modeling
Amit Jain, PhD, MIT
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Round Table 1: Agentic AI and LLMs
Dhaval Patel, MISE, ChapsVision
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Round Table 3: Navigating IPs, Patents, and IRBs
Arne Hans, JD, PhD, Hans Law PLLC, and Troy M. Brinkman, JD, MA, WCG
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Round Table 4: Security and Ethics
Lisa DeTora, PhD, Hofstra, and Michelle Tan, BS, Data Certify
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing
Siddhesh Kulkarni, PhD, BMS, and Marcia Levenstein, ScD, Vivli and AI4Purpose and Advisory
Get Involved

Registration

Our Community

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
Leadership

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

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Total Number of Attendees = 102

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