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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.

Interactive Virtual Conference Registration

October 15, 2026

10:00am – 12:00pm (Central Standard Time)
9:00am – 11:00am (Mexico Time)
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The Competition: ‘AI: My Perspective’

Do you have a bold idea you’ve always wanted to bring to life for others to see? Create a short video, up to seven minutes long, to share your vison, ideas, or innovations using AI.

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.

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

Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, Nasdaq

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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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Certificate of Attendance

Certificate of Attendance from the University of Illinois System will be provided.

About I-MMÁS

I-MMÁS represents a culture of support, building pipelines for Mexican and Mexican American students, smoothing the path, and retaining as many talented students as possible. Building a network of collaborators. I-MMÁS is about partnering in collaboration with our colleagues in Mexico. I-MMÁS will enhance ongoing efforts by the System’s three Universities to increase Mexican and Mexican-American recruitment and expand their educational opportunities. The mission of I-MMÁS is to enhance educational, cultural, scientific, technical, and social collaborations among the University of Illinois System, Mexican academic institutions, and students, by building and sustaining a large-scale presence in education and research with participating institutions.

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For more information, contact ui-mexico@uillinois.edu or visit uillinois.edu/i-mmas