BizAI Challenge

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, November 15, 2025 | 1:45-5:30 p.m.
Where: Classroom and Business Building (CBB) Room 328, 3rd Floor
4742 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston, TX 77004
Who Can Join: Students in grades 7-12
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 below by November 8, 2025.

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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

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Second Place

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Third Place

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Most Creative

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Timeline

Registration deadline: November 8, 2025

Event date: November 15, 2025

Contact

Leader:
Haowei Yang
hyang38@cougarnet.uh.edu

Advisor:
Dr. Meng Li
Dr. Yisha Xiang

Co-leader:
Feiteng Huang
Dr. Wenqi Wei
Dr. Saunak Kumar Panda

Student Coordinator:
Ethan Xiao
Joshua Li