2025 AIS Student Chapter Leadership Conference

The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | March 27-29, 2025

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Lead Like a Legend

The Association for Information Systems (AIS) serves society through the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of excellence in the practice and study of information systems. AIS is the premier professional association for individuals and organizations who lead the research, teaching, practice, and study of information systems worldwide.

At the AIS Student Chapter Leadership Conference, the most talented students from some of the world’s most prestigious IS programs will discuss best practices, network with industry experts, share cutting-edge innovations, and experience Tuscaloosa with their fellow students and faculty.

This three-day experience — taking place March 27-29 on the campus of The University of Alabama — involves intense student competitions, exciting panels and workshops, and recognition of the nation’s most outstanding IS students and student chapter activities.

AIS SCLC 2025 Info Session

Competition Details

AIS Student Chapter competitions provide students with opportunities to learn, observe, and develop their skills with current industry leaders. The aim is to allow students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-life situations they might face in the workforce.

  • 1st place team: $2000 USD
  • 2nd place team: $1000
  • 3rd place team: $500
  • Faculty can give insight and advice, but the competition submissions should reflect the students’ work.
  • A team must consist of 2-4 students. Some additional consideration will be given to teams that include at least one first- or second-year undergraduate student. Help us develop the next generation of IS and data professionals.
  • Students can participate in multiple competitions but cannot be finalists in multiple competitions. If a student is a finalist in more than one competition, the student must choose which one to compete in at the finals held at SCLC 2025 at the University of Alabama in March 2025.
  • Competition details announced – November 2024
  • February 20, 2025 (11:59 PM Eastern) 
  • February 28, 2025 – Finalists notified
  • March 28-29, 2025 – Final presentations (during SCLC) and winners announced

The 2025 AIS Student Chapter Conference invites you to participate in our poster presentation, where you can present your latest work in the Information Systems field. There are three categories of presentations you can request to present for:

  • IS Research: This is your platform to share innovative ideas on emerging technologies, data analytics, cybersecurity, or other IS topics deemed appropriate by The University of Alabama Conference Planning Team. Posters should clearly communicate your research question, methodology, findings, and conclusions.
  • Student Chapter’s Activities: How to manage an AIS student chapter including tips for engagement, organizational structure, and financial management.
  • Competition Submission: If you are submitting a project for one of the approved competition tracks, you can also develop a poster presentation to further showcase your hard work!


This is an excellent opportunity to receive feedback from industry professionals and academics, gain recognition for your efforts, and inspire future collaborations.

Submit your proposal by 3/13/2025 to be approved to present at the 2025 AIS SCLC. Submission link coming soon!

  • Only teams from current AIS Student Chapters are eligible to complete.
  • Unsure if your chapter is up-to-date with membership? See the list of current chapters.
  • Interested in chapter membership? Learn more.
Thursday, March 27 
4:00 PM – 5:30 PMCheck-in
6:00 PM – 8:00 PMStadium Dinner
  
Friday, March 28 
7:30 AM – 9:00 AMCheck-in
7:30 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast & Kick-Off Speech
9:00 AM – 10:00 AMAI Code Demo
9:00 AM – 10:00 AMIcebreakers
9:00 AM – 10:30 AMChallenge 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AMLarry Tribble
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMTemple University, University of Alabama, and Middle Tennessee State University: Advisory Board Presentation
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMChallenge 2
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMBrigham Young University: Tech Startups Presentation
11:30 AM – 1:00 PMChallenge 3
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMFlorida International University: Paper Airplanes Presentation
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMLunch/Career Fair
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPoster Presentation
3:00 PM – 4:00 PMAI Panel
3:00 PM – 4:00 PMTemple University: Job Index Presentation
3:00 PM – 4:30 PMChallenge 4
3:30 PM – 6:00 PMChallenge 5
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMAbilene Christian University – Unmasking Wi-Fi Risks
4:30 PM – 5:00 PMWomen in Tech Panel
5:30 PM – 6:30 PMChallenge 6
5:30 PM – 6:30 PMCMISS Panel
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMDinner
  
Saturday, March 29 
7:30 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast
9:30 AM – 11:30 AMKeynote and Awards
11:30 AM – 12:00 PMBox Lunch To-Go
12:30 PMUA Innovate Hackathon Begins

 

UA Innovate Hackathon
Following the 2025 AIS SCLC, The University of Alabama will be hosting their annual Hackathon, UA Innovate, which is open to all students. This will be a traditional 24-hour hackathon, no prior preparation is needed. UA Innovate will kick off on 3/29/2025 and conclude on 3/30/2025. Please consider staying for the weekend to participate in this exciting event!

  • For questions or additional information about any tracks, please email ais2025@ua.edu and place the track name in the subject line.

  • For questions or concerns regarding the competition format or guidelines, please email studentchapters@aisnet.org and place the track name in the subject line.

Registration

EARLY RATE
Through February 7, 2025

$50 Student Chapter Members
$50 Faculty Advisor
$50 Guest faculty

REGULAR RATE
February 8 - March 20, 2025

$65 Student Chapter Members
$65 Faculty Advisor
$65 Guest faculty

If you require additional assistance please contact AIS Staff by email at studentchapters@aisnet.org.

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Hotel & Travel

Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses and accommodations. 

Hotel Capstone is the official hotel of 2025 AIS Student Chapter Leadership Conference. Located on the historic University of Alabama campus, Hotel Capstone is the best choice for campus visits, business trips, reunions of all types, and weekend getaways in Tuscaloosa.

  • Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
    Reserve your room for $134 USD / night. (205) 343-1118

Block Name: AIS Student Leadership Conference

Block Dates: March 26 – March 30, 2025

Last day to Book in Block: March 6, 2025

BOOK YOUR ROOM

  • Choose your date of arrival by clicking on “check-in” and departure in “check-out”; select “search”
  • Select the room type you prefer by clicking on “Show Rooms” and it will drop down your available options
  • Select “Book Now” for the room that fits your needs
  • Complete your reservation by entering all requested information and click “Continue”; you will receive a confirmation number upon completion.
    • NOTE —   Only the dates above and room types contracted are available at the contracted rate — rooms requested outside of your block dates or different room types are based on availability and at the prevailing rate.

Prefer to book by phone:

  • Rooms in the block can be booked by calling (205) 752-3200. 
  • The Agent will ask for an email address, so that we may email your confirmation letter. They will also be able to provide the confirmation number for you over the phone.
    • Please be prepared with your payment method as it will be required to make a reservation over the phone.

Book travel to fly into Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 

  • Transportation information (BHM to The University of Alabama) is coming soon!

sponsors

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting the AIS Student Chapter Leadership Conference. Your generosity empowers future leaders in information systems, fostering innovation and excellence in the field. We deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting the next generation of professionals.

Diamond

A Little Bit of Hope

platinum

Accenture

Gold

CGI

International Paper

PNC

Southern Company

Silver

Vulcan Materials

Coca-Cola

Crowe

Bronze

Pariveda

Fortinet

Dinner

HCA Healthcare

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2025 AIS Team

Micah Pentecost — mdpentecost@crimson.ua.edu

Carson Miller— clmiller16@crimson.ua.edu

Helene Renninger — hrenninger@crimson.ua.edu

Manav Patel — mppatel6@crimson.ua.edu

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