Rapid City Graduate to Present Free AI Forum at Central High School

Roman Slack, who graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City in 2024, will return to his hometown to lead a free artificial intelligence forum. The session, titled "The Frontier of AI & What Comes Next," is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Freshman Academy at Central High School. Participants are asked to enter through the main entrance, turn right, and follow posted signs. Slack encourages attendees to bring laptop computers to the event.

The presenter plans to share real-life experiences and specific problem-solving examples related to the technology. He will also distribute a list of free and affordable digital tools that students can use immediately. Slack directed a challenge to the local student body, stating that their life depends mostly on how ambitious the problems they focus on are. This approach aims to provide young people in the area with practical motivation to engage with emerging technology.

Before graduating, Slack initiated a coding camp for middle school students in Rapid City. He also served as an instructor with Girls Inc., teaching young girls to code. After high school, he attended the Rochester Institute of Technology on a scholarship. During his time there, Slack joined the RIT Racing team and founded the university's AI Club. He completed co-op work programs, including one with the Air Force Research Lab.

Slack now resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he handles artificial intelligence contracts and software development. His current work includes legal tech designed to expand access to justice. Outside of his professional duties, he pursues trail running, mountaineering, international travel, languages, carpentry, and welding.

Community members can reach Natalie Slack at 605-430-1162 or via email for additional information. Roman Slack is also available by email for inquiries regarding the forum.