
AI Summit for Smarter Learning 2026
Description
The AI Summit for Smarter Learning is a premier event hosted at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, designed to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education. This full-day summit invites UNC Charlotte faculty, academic staff, and innovators to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations focused on
Highlights
The fourth annual AI Summit for Smarter Learning is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at the Dubois Center in Charlotte, NC. The summit is a full-day, in-person event focusing on the integration of AI in teaching and learning. It is free for UNC Charlotte faculty and staff, encouraging broad participation from the university community. The event aims to explore AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, and practical applications in education. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on practice with generative AI tools. The summit will feature sessions on AI literacy, disciplinary use-cases, instructional creativity, and more. It serves as a platform for faculty to share experiences, challenges, and solutions related to AI integration. The event supports the university's strategic plan to enhance its research capabilities and educational offerings. The summit is part of UNC Charlotte's broader efforts to lead in AI education and research. It provides a collaborative environment for educators to discuss the future of AI in higher education.
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Meet the speakers

Alex Dornburg
Theme:Assistant Professor

Amirhossein Ghasemi
Theme:Assistant Professor

Asher Haines
Theme:Associate Provost

Aubrey Harrison
Theme:Senior Instructional Designer

Ayesha Sadaf
Theme:Associate Professor
