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The US–Latin America Day of Artificial Intelligence

An interactive virtual conference that will be broadcast live to a global audience in real-time.

This isn’t your typical webinar. Hear from seven expert speakers representing AI, engineering, chemistry, communications, and finance — then stay to see us announce the video contest winners.

Bring your ideas to life with AI. You could win $1,000.

Interactive Virtual Conference

October 15, 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm (Central Standard Time)
9:00am – 11:00am (Mexico Time)
Online (Microsoft Teams)
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The Competition: ‘AI: My Perspective’

Create a short video, up to seven minutes long, to share your vision, ideas, or innovations using AI.

Submission Deadline: October 1st, 2026

Do you have a bold idea you’ve always wanted to bring to life for others to see?

High school students are encouraged to submit original short videos created using AI. You’ll have access to faculty mentors to help develop your project, and the chance to win up to $1,000.

Prizes Include

First Place - $1,000
Second Place - $500
Third Place - $300
Honorable Mention - $100

Featured Speakers

Dr. Victor Batista

Carlos A. Coello Coello

John Gamble Kirkwood Professor of Chemistry, Yale University

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Dr. Ellie Buxton

Carlos A. Coello Coello

Associate Professor of Computer Science, University of Illinois Springfield

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Dr. Jessica Bian

Carlos A. Coello Coello

Chief Technology Officer at Robotics and Autonomous Systems Fusion, Member, National Academy of Engineering; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellow

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Mr. Doug Hamilton

Carlos A. Coello Coello

John Gamble Kirkwood Professor of Chemistry, Yale University

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Dr. Ricardo Swain-Oropeza

Carlos A. Coello Coello

Regional Dean of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Dr. Carla Tejada Lopez

Carlos A. Coello Coello

Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago

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Dr. Mike Yao

Carlos A. Coello Coello

Professor of Digital Media & Director, Institute of Communications Research, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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