Vanderbilt Law School is pleased to announce the inaugural Vanderbilt AI Governance Symposium, to be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, on campus at Vanderbilt Law School.
Hosted by the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL), this landmark event will bring together a stellar lineup of experts from industry, academia, government, and beyond to explore issues of AI accountability, transparency, and governance.
“Whether you work in the tech sector, academia, government, or legal practice, this is an essential event for anyone operating at the intersection of AI and society,” said Mark Williams, VAILL Co-Director and Professor of the Practice of Law.
Panels featuring policymakers, practitioners, and academics will discuss governance frameworks, AI’s environmental impacts, developments in AI policy, teaching AI subject matter, and more. The event concludes with a networking reception.
The symposium was organized by Williams; Sean Perryman, Adjunct Professor of Law; and Asad Ramzanali, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Technology Policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator.
There are multiple lodging options around Vanderbilt’s campus. Nearby accommodations include the Aertson Midtown, Graduate Hotel, Loews Vanderbilt, Marriott Vanderbilt, Hotel Fraye, Virgin Nashville, and Courtyard Vanderbilt/West End.
To register for the symposium, please visit the registration section of the event page.
For additional details, schedule, logistics, and updates, please refer to the main event page.
