ASA Connect

The Stats Up AI Winter 2027 AI Leadership Academy (AILA) will take place on January 7–8, 2027, at Rice University.

Designed for academic and industry leaders in statistics and data science, this intensive two-day academy provides a collaborative space to develop actionable, AI-aware initiatives in research, education, and team leadership.

Key Details:

• Academy Dates: January 7–8, 2027

• Location: Rice University, Houston, TX

• Cohort Size: Limited to 30 participants

• Virtual Information Session: October 15, 2026 (Registration required): Info Session: Stats Up AI Winter 2027 AI Leadership Academy

• Application Deadline: November 5, 2026

For program details, speaker highlights, how to apply, and the application portal, please visit the AILA 2027 Website. You can also access the application via the online portal.

Best,

AILA Organizing Committee

• Kiros Teghegne Berhane (ASA CAR representative)

• David Matteson (NISS representative)

• Judy Wang (Local Organization Chair) - Committee Chair

• Wenyi Wang (Communication Chair)

• Tian Zheng (Program Chair)