2025 AMIE Annual Conference

Engineering the Future: Innovate, Integrate, Inspire

 Pushing Boundaries, Creating Change

The 2025 AMIE Annual Conference and Gala hosted by Prairie View A&M University will be held on Sunday, September 7^th through Tuesday, September 9^th at The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria and Prairie View A&M University. 

The conference will be an innovative interactive experience as we bring together the Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, students, engineering professionals and leaders from top corporations and government agencies.  The AMIE Annual Conference will also feature prominent speakers and inspiring panel discussions. 

Why Attend?

This is a unique, high-impact opportunity to engage directly with all Deans of ABET-accredited HBCU Schools of Engineering—leaders who are shaping the future of innovation, talent, and research excellence. Whether you’re from industry, academia, or government, this event offers strategic value and actionable insights:

• Engage with World-Class Engineering Leadership - Gain first-hand insight into the cutting-edge expertise, research, and talent development happening at HBCU engineering programs across the nation.
• Explore Powerful Public-Private Partnership Models - Learn best practices for building and scaling partnerships that drive innovation, diversity, and mutual success across sectors.
• Discover New Avenues for Collaboration and Investment - From federal R&D funding opportunities to workforce development pipelines, uncover how to align your organization’s goals with HBCU strengths.
• Maximize Your Investment ROI - See how strategic partnerships with HBCUs can deliver measurable impact in talent recruitment and innovation equity.
• Recruit Exceptional Talent – Gain early access to exceptional and innovative engineering and computer science talent and strengthen your recruitment talent pipeline.ter text here.
• Advance Workforce Readiness in Critical Sectors - Help shape the next generation of engineers by collaborating on modernized curricula, experiential learning programs, and infrastructure support.
• Network Across Sectors - Connect with senior leaders from industry, higher education, and federal agencies—building relationships that expand your reach and influence.

 Attire: Business Casual

About Us:

AMIE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to expand corporate and government alliances with the ABET accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Schools of Engineering to implement and support programs to attract, educate, graduate and place students in engineering and computer science careers to close the engineering workforce gap.

Hotel Reservations

The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria

Hotel Block closed on Friday, August 15th at 5:00 PM EST

Please reserve on Marriott website or call hotel directly to book room at 713-588-6267. Ask for AMIE Conference Rate.