BizAI Challenge Spring 2026
Step into the world of AI and discover how technology is transforming business! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll be introduced to how AI can be used to solve real-world business challenges — from analyzing problems effectively to making smart, data-driven decisions.
Work in a team of 2-4 students to explore, analyze, and present your best ideas to faculty and industry judges. No prior experience required — just bring your curiosity, creativity, and teamwork!
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 (2 to 5:30 p.m.)
Where: Classroom and Business Building (CBB) Room 328, 3rd Floor
4742 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston, TX 77004
Why Attend: Learn AI skills, meet business leaders, and see how technology and innovation shape the future of business.
Join us to unlock the power of AI and become a future business innovator!
Please register by April 19, 2026.
Agenda
1:45-2:00 p.m. - Check-in
2:00-3:00 p.m. - How to Use AI Agents for Business Analysis (case briefing & presentation skills)
3:00-3:10 p.m. - Break
3:10-4:10 p.m. - Team Work Session (slide preparation)
4:10-5:10 p.m. - Team Presentations (10 min presentation + 3 min Q&A per team)
5:10-5:20 p.m. - Judging and scoring
5:20-5:30 p.m. - Awards and photos
Guidelines
- Teams of 2-4 students, open to grades 7-12
- Work must be original; AI use is allowed but must be disclosed
- 15-minute presentation plus 5-minute Q&A
- Bring your own laptop
Awards
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Awards - Presented to the top three teams based on total scores.
- Most Creative Award - Recognizing the team with the most original and innovative solution.
- Certificates - All teams will receive participation certificates issued by Bauer HCAII.
- Opportunities - Outstanding participants may be invited to future Bauer faculty research or internship projects.
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Most Creative
Timeline
Registration deadline: April 19, 2026
Event date: April 25, 2026
Contact
Leader:
Haowei Yang
hyang38@cougarnet.uh.edu
Advisor:
Dr. Meng Li
Dr. Yisha Xiang
Student Coordinator:
Camila Oropeza
Coropez2@CougarNet.UH.EDU