Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cherry Blossom Conference

Join us as we connect researchers and practitioners who work on the applications of artificial intelligence in practical domains such as business, engineering, and health. The event will provide a platform to discuss recent AI advancements, share ideas, and foster new collaborations.

The conference consists of two sessions:

Boot Camp

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Topic: Predict-Then-Optimize: Decision-Focused Learning

The theme of the Predict-Then-Optimize: Decision-Focused Learning boot camp is an area of ongoing research and is rapidly growing in prominence. Invited speakers, who are pioneers and leading scholars from academia and industry, will share their expertise in this field, providing researchers and practitioners with valuable insights into related background topics.

Gain insights from the minds of our esteemed invited speakers:

• Pascal Van Hentenryck, A. Russell Chandler III Chair Professor; H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Milind Tambe, Gordon McKey Professor of Computer Science; School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University and Director of “AI for Social Good”, Google Deepmind
• Hamsa Bastani, Associate Professor; Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• Kai Wang, Assistant Professor; School of Computational Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Vahid Rostami, Director of Machine Learning, Pendulum Systems

Recent Advances

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Topic: Business Analytics and AI

The second day will build upon the discussions and interactions from the boot camp while also covering a diverse range of topics in business analytics and AI. This will broaden the scope and enrich discussions around these cutting-edge areas. Researchers, graduate students, and practitioners will have the opportunity to present their recent work in contributed talk sessions and discuss their findings with leading scholars in the field.

Student Presentation Prize

On the second day of the conference, there will be a session specifically designated to displaying student presentations. The top student presentation will be awarded the Student Presentation Prize at the end of the event. 

We encourage all students to participate and showcase their work for a chance to be recognized for their excellent efforts.

Abstract Submission 

Those interested attendees who wish to give a talk on the second day of the conference should email their one-page extended abstracts or working papers to the organizing committee by Sunday, February 16 for review. 

Organizing Committee

• Ali Eshragh (Chair), ali.eshragh@jhu.edu
  Associate Professor of Practice, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
• Ali Fattahi, ali.fattahi@jhu.edu
  Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
• Yuexing Li, yuexing.li@jhu.edu
  Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

Click Here To Register

Early Bird Registration: Until Wednesday, February 26

Non-student: $200
Student: $100

Regular Registration:  Until Friday, March 14

Non-student: $250
Student: $120

Abstract Submission Deadline:  Sunday, February 16

Booking Accommodations: Find local hotels with special rates here.  

Agenda

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Sunday, March 23, 2025