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March 29 - April 1, 2026
The AI2 Summit
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Innovation
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A One-of-a-Kind Summit
Bringing together higher education innovators, researchers, and industry leaders shaping tomorrow’s AI.
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AI² Summit 2026: Shaping the Future of AI in Higher Education

Join us for the AI² Summit, the premier gathering of academic leaders, educators, education technologists, and innovators committed to transforming artificial intelligence education. This year’s summit will focus on strategic integration of AI across higher education institutions—from leadership to classroom applications.

What to Expect

The AI² Summit offers engaging topics and hands-on workshops designed to provide actionable insights and practical tools:

Building an AI University – Strategies for presidents, provosts, and leaders to embed AI institution-wide.

AI Across the Curriculum – Integrate AI literacy and applications into diverse academic programs.

Institutional AI Initiative Models & Approaches – Compare frameworks and best practices for scalable success.

Ethics & Policy – Challenges, successes, and the importance of developing responsible AI guidelines and governance frameworks.

Research & Evidence – Examine the latest findings on AI’s impact in teaching and learning.

AI Literacy Training – Fundamental AI workshops to build core AI knowledge and understand ethical considerations.

Classroom Applications – Enhance instruction with AI-powered solutions.

University Operations – Use of technology and AI tools such as digital twins, living laboratories, robotics, agentic AI to streamline institutional operations.

Technical Innovations – Explore agentic AI tutors, emerging technologies, and smart investment tools.

Cross-Institution Collaboration – Collaborations for successful initiatives and programs between leadership, faculty, instructional design, technologists, cross-team, or cross-campus collaborations.

K-12 Program Development – Create student programs, set standards, and collaborate with education departments.

Student AI Career Resources – How to equip students with tools, experiences, and guidance to pursue AI-related and AI- enabled careers through mentorship, internships, interdisciplinary programs, and industry partnerships.

Why Attend?

The AI² Summit is a collaborative space for visionaries shaping the future of education. Whether you’re an academic leader, faculty member, technologist, or policymaker, you’ll leave with strategies, tools, and partnerships to lead your institution confidently into the AI era.

Attendees will learn from:

Expert-led sessions that explore AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, and practical applications of AI in the classroom and beyond

Hands-on workshops where actionable tools and techniques are used to integrate AI into the curriculum

Collaborative networking among attendees who wish to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to stay ahead in a rapidly changing educational landscape

Early Registration Fee (on or before February 2, 2026) $375.00
Registration Fee (after February 2, 2026) $475.00
Early Student Registration Fee (on or before February 2, 2026) $275.00
Student Registration Fee (after February 2, 2026) $375.00

The conference is hosted by the University of Florida’s AI² Center, the leading institution in integrating AI across the curriculum.

Join us on March 29 – April 1, 2026, in Orlando at Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek!

Register Now