
Open SkAI 2025
SkAI Institute Annual Conference
Dates: September 2–5, 2025
Location: SkAI Hub (875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3500), Chicago, IL 60611
Abstract submission deadline: June 20
Abstract review notifications go out: June 30
Conference website: https://sites.northwestern.edu/skaiconference/

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Mission and Vision
Learn about the SkAI Institute’s mission and its vision regarding the nexus of astronomy and AI.
Upcoming Events
All events take place at the SkAI Hub in the historic John Hancock building (unless otherwise indicated). There are a number of different types of events people may participate in (e.g., weekly seminars, colloquium, and journal clubs).
Get Involved
There are a number of ways to get involved at the SkAI Institute. Learn more about how you may get involved.
Lead Institutions of the SkAI Institute
The SkAI Institute is one of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation.
Information on National AI Institutes is available at aiinstitutes.org.