About Us .

Dallas AI is the largest 501(c)(3), nonprofit AI organization in Texas with over 10,000 members. Our mission is to help Dallas–Fort Worth become a vibrant AI hub by providing high-quality events and programs for professional learning and networking. In the last 8 years, we have conducted over 100 educational talks and workshops partnering with top companies and academia at the forefront of AI research, including HuggingFace, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Verizon, MIT, University of Texas Dallas, Southern Methodist University, University of North Texas and more. 

Dallas AI was founded and is led by DFW-based MIT alumni and supported by a strong board of C-level leaders. The organization is powered by a dedicated team of volunteers who are passionate about giving back to the community with their time and expertise. The large membership base of 10,000+ is diverse, including professionals from a variety of industry verticals at different levels of their career journey – from C-level leadership to working professionals to fresh graduates and students. 

The Dallas AI forum is completely independent of any specific brand, vendor, or product, ensuring unbiased, intellectual discussions and professional networking opportunities without any sales agenda. Past speakers include: Chief Technology Officer of HuggingFace, Head of MIT CSAIL, the largest AI lab at MIT, Chief Data & Analytics officer of Travelers / Verizon, Chief Revenue Officer of Qualtrics, Chief Technology Officer of VXI, Former Research Director of NSA (National Security Agency), Former Director USPTO, Former Head of AI Research at Meta and many more.