Smart Manufacturing & AI Automation Convention 2027

Most AI projects fail not because of the technology, but because they never fully integrate into the way organizations actually work. In this session, Aater Suleman will share how forward-deployed AI teams partner directly with customers, embedding within their operations to design, build, and deploy AI solutions that solve real business challenges. Attendees will gain practical insights into scoping AI initiatives, building high-impact teams, measuring value, and accelerating adoption. Discover why this customer-centric approach is helping organizations move beyond AI pilots and create measurable business outcomes at scale.

Build, experiment, and spend time with the community before HackUTD kicks off. Major League Hacking (MLH) is hitting the road and stopping at HackUTD. This is an opportunity to level up your toolkit before hacking begins, get hands-on with cutting-edge AI models, and connect with fellow builders. This event is open to anyone - regardless of if you are attending HackUTD (although, we highly recommend you do apply to hack!) ✨ What to Expect 🌮 Free Food & Drinks: Come hungry! We'll cater in some local bites. 🛠️ Hands-On Activities: We'll have a series of 10-15 minute activity stations where you can play around with different models, try out new tools, and get support from mentors. 🤝 Community & Networking: Connect with Dallas's student engineers, researchers, and designers. 8090 Solutions and Axxess will also have representatives tabling on site. 💻 Live Demos & Talks: We will have short talks and demos from folks at Major League Hacking and other tech companies! 🕒 Tentative Schedule 6:00 PM | Check-In Opens: Come say hi, try out our activities, and get a bit to eat. 7:00 PM | Keynote & Demos: Deep dive into modern LLM stacks, multimodal agents, and rapid prototyping. We will have a short keynote. 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Open Networking: Show off what you’ve built, meet other folks, or team up for HackUTD. 👥 Who Should Attend? HackUTD Hackers AI Curious & First-Time Builders: No prior experiences is needed. Veteran Hackers & Builders: Explore agentic architectures, context windows, and advanced multimodal integration. ⚠️ Important Notes Capacity is Limited: Spots for the Roadshow are limited! Show up early to guarantee your spot.