A Preview of Columbus AI Week 2025: Central Ohio’s Biggest AI Event Is Here

By Zack Huhn, Co-founder, Columbus AI Week

Columbus AI Week returns this September, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more community-driven than ever before. Powered by the Enterprise Technology Association and a coalition of local partners, this is the largest gathering of AI professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts in Central Ohio. Whether you’re an AI expert, a business leader, or just curious about how artificial intelligence is shaping our future, Columbus AI Week 2025 is the place to be.

A Weeklong Celebration of AI in Central Ohio

Columbus AI Week 2025 is a weeklong festival of ideas, learning, networking, and collaboration, anchored by a two-day leadership conference at Waters Edge in Hilliard, OH on September 10–11. This year’s theme: AI Enablement to Uplift People, Businesses, and Communities.

Here’s what’s on tap:

📅 Key Events and Programming

• Monday, September 8 – Community Day
  A kickoff packed with community-hosted workshops, meetups, and hands-on sessions across the Greater Columbus area.

• Tuesday, September 9 – AI Woodstock: The Happy Hour Social
  A high-energy networking event bringing together the region’s AI community in a fun, informal setting.

• Wednesday, September 10 – Columbus AI Summit + VIP Reception
  Our flagship conference day featuring keynote speakers, panels, and breakout sessions, followed by an invite-only VIP reception.

• Thursday, September 11 – AI for Business Summit + Women in AI Breakfast
  A day focused on how organizations of all sizes can harness AI responsibly and effectively. Start the day with our popular Women in AI Breakfast, spotlighting female leaders driving change.

• Friday, September 12 – Community Day
  Closing out the week with another round of community-hosted events designed to foster collaboration and action.

🌟 What’s New for 2025

• Community-Hosted Events:
  We’ve opened up the schedule so that organizations, educators, and innovators can propose and host their own sessions. Expect everything from AI ethics discussions to hands-on coding workshops.

• Columbus AI Leadership Awards:
  New this year, these awards recognize leaders across the region who are driving responsible AI innovation, inclusion, and impact.

• Enhanced Attendee + Sponsor Experiences:
  More networking opportunities, interactive sponsor activations, and better ways to connect with speakers, partners, and peers.

💡 Core Themes You’ll Explore

• Responsible AI and AI Readiness

• AI in Business and Enterprise Strategy

• AI for Public Good and Smart Communities

• AI Innovation, Research, and Education

• Inclusion and Diversity in AI

• Navigating AI Security and Risk

🎟 Get Involved Today

Registration is live, and there are so many ways to get involved:

✅ Attend – Sign up now and secure your spot.
✅ Speak – Submit a proposal for a breakout session.
✅ Sponsor – Showcase your company’s leadership in AI.
✅ Volunteer – Help make the event a success.
✅ Host a Community Event – Bring your ideas to life during our community days.

👉 Visit ColumbusAIWeek.com to register, get involved, and learn more.

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsors

We’re grateful for the support of 5/3 Bank, JobsOhio, Big Kitty Labs, Nexigen, and others soon to be announced. Their commitment helps make Columbus AI Week possible.

Let’s make Columbus AI Week 2025 a celebration of AI that uplifts and connects us all. See you in September!