Advancing Higher Education Through AI
An inflection point occurred in 2022 that will change higher education forever. We are now living in a world with easy access to ever improving generative AI. The AI2 Summit will bring together leading experts in AI to increase understanding, share best practices, and rapidly advance the use of AI in higher education.
Keynote Speakers
Joel Davis
Clinical Professor & Executive Director
Warrington College of Business
University of Florida
Joel Davis is a clinical professor in UF’s Warrington College of Business with 25 years of commercial experience in analytics, AI, and business operations. Most recently he was chief strategy officer at Revenue Management Solutions, a company that assists the restaurant and retail industry identify profitability opportunities through data-driven analytics, where he was responsible for leading the company’s emerging analytics and data strategy discipline. His current research is focused on the integration of analytics and artificial intelligence solutions into business decision-making, and effective AI solution adoption strategies within corporations. In addition to his clinical faculty role, Joel also serves as the executive director of the David F. Miller Retail Center at Warrington.
Frank Attaie
General Manager, Public Sector – IBM
Frank Attaie is General Manager Technology for the Public Sector at IBM, where he leads a team of technical, sales and delivery professionals that are passionate about client success and helping both Public Sector and Health Care and Life Sciences clients transform their businesses with innovative hybrid cloud and AI technologies.
Prior to his appointment, Frank served as General Manager Technology at IBM Canada, and was responsible for enabling clients across multiple industries to modernize their businesses across Canada. He was also Vice President, Cloud and Cognitive Software Applications; as well as Head of IBM Canada’s Financial Services business, where he managed all aspects of the IBM relationship with Canada’s largest financial institutions.
Frank joined IBM in 2000 with a strong background in Retail and Commercial Banking systems cultivated through five years in the banking industry. Frank has used his deep domain expertise in banking and technology, coupled with a proven ability to manage and navigate complex opportunities in collaboration with clients, to deliver strong results for their businesses.
Recently recognized for his contributions, Frank is a member of United Way Greater Toronto’s 2023 Community Campaign Cabinet and sits on their Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity (ILEO) Leadership Table. Frank also serves as an executive ally for IBM’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group.
Frank holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen’s University and a Master of Business Administration degree from both Queen’s School of Business and Cornell’s Johnson School of Management. He is a member of the Smith School of Business Advisory Board.
Married with two young boys, Frank enjoys golf and is an avid rugby fan.
Louis Stewart
Head of Strategic Initiatives for the Developer Ecosystem, NVIDIA
Louis Stewart currently serves as the Head of Strategic Initiatives for the Developer Ecosystem at NVIDIA. Prior to joining NVIDIA, he served as the City of Sacramento’s first Chief Innovation Officer for three years. As in his previous role with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Louis was responsible for the development and growth of the overall innovation ecosystem by establishing programs and initiatives that supported, drove, influenced and built upon an economic inclusion philosophy, business development strategies, goals, customer relationships and business results.
Monday, February 17, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration/Check-in
Grand Ballroom Registration Desk
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Welcoming Address
Kent Fuchs, Interim President, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom I-V
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Keynote 1: AI and Human-Centered Academia: Shaping the Next Chapter
Joel Davis, Clinical Professor & Executive Director, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom I-V
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception + Posters
Grand Foyer
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hot Breakfast Buffet
Grand Foyer
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hands-on Concurrent Workshops Session 1
1. Senior Leaders | How do I get in the AI Game?
Joe Glover, University of Florida
South Ballroom
2. New to AI | Fundamentals of AI
Matt Gitzendanner, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom VIII
3. Familiar with gen AI | Cooking Up Ways to Leverage GenAI in Course Development and Delivery
Chris Sharp & Leslie Mojeiko, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom I-V
4. Teaching & Learning | AI in Action: Applications and Opportunities in Teaching/Learning
Nico Rose & Diego Alvarado, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom VI-VII
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Coffee Break / Expo Hall
Grand Foyer
- Vendors
- AI Demo Center
- Poster Viewing
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Concurrent Panel Discussion 1
1. Senior Leaders | AI Across the Curriculum: Teaching AI Broadly Across Your Institution
Moderator: David Reed, University of Florida
Panelists: Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, University of Florida| Mackenzie Donovan, University of Florida | Ryan Yang, University of Florida | Marquise McGriff, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom I-V
2. New to AI | AI Learning Academy: AI in the College Classroom
Moderator: Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida
Panelists: Joel Davis, University of Florida | David Grant, University of Florida | Nico Rose, University of Florida | Andrea Ramierez-Salgado, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom VI-VII
3. Familiar with gen AI | Collaborative AI: Higher Education & Industry Working Together for Impact
Moderator: Kaleb Smith, NVIDIA
Panelists: Andy Lin, Mark III Systems | Kurt Schmidt, NVIDIA | Erik Deumens, University of Florida | Karla Saldana Ochoa, University of Florida
South Ballroom
4. Teaching & Learning | Including Undergraduates in Humanistic AI research
Moderator: Christopher Goodwin, University of Florida
Panelists: Matthew Bryan, University of Central Florida | Theresa Whitely, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom VIII
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Lunch & Keynote 2: Propelling the Next Wave of AI Productivity
Frank Attaie, General Manager, US Public Sector, IBM
Grand Ballroom I-V
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hands-on Concurrent Workshops Session 2
1. Senior Leaders | AI for CIOs
Elias Eldayrie, Erik Deumens, & Saira Hasnain, University of Florida (Please bring your laptop to the workshop to actively participate
Grand Ballroom VIII
2. New to AI | AI Ethics
David Grant, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom I-V
3. Familiar with gen AI | Beyond genAI: Leveraging Edge Intelligence and Computer Vision to Engage the Public in Scientific Discovery and Demystify AI
Moderator: Pavlo Antonenko, University of Florida (Please bring your laptop to the workshop to actively participate)
Panelists: Gabriella Haire, University of Florida | Andrea Ramierez Salgado, University of Florida
South Ballroom
4. Teaching & Learning | Un-black boxing Academic Integrity: Students as Innovators
Moderator: Sherry Robertson, University of Central Florida
Panelists: Aurora Matzke, Chapman University | Angela Clark-Oates, California State University-Sacramento | Alaina Tackitt, University of South Florida
Grand Ballroom VI-VII
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Coffee Break / Expo Hall
Grand Foyer
- Vendors
- AI Demo Center
- Poster Viewing
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Concurrent Panel Discussion 2
1. Senior Leaders | Federal Agencies & AI
Sarah Mathias, University of Florida & Stuart Styron, SeedAI
Grand Ballroom VI-VII
2. New to AI | How AI is Driving Innovation in Academia
Moderator: Paul Marty, Florida State University
Panelists: Vanessa Dennen, Florida State University | Darren Brooks, Florida State University | Robert Fuselier, Florida State University
South Ballroom
3. Policy, Ethics & Legal Implications | Legal Responsibilities of AI educators & Institutions
Moderator: Chelsey Clements, University of Florida
Panelists: Tom McThenia, GrayRobinson Law Firm | Brandon Sykes, University of Florida | Or Cohen-Sasson, University of Miami
Grand Ballroom VIII
4. Teaching & Learning | Expanding AI Literacy: Building Knowledge, Skills, and Ethics in Education
Moderators: Jane Southworth & Asim Ali, University of Florida
Panelists: Jay Liebowitz, Rollins College| John Robert Bautista, University of Missouri | Sidney Palmer, Brigham Young University | Emily Laird, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Grand Ballroom I-V
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Dinner On-Your-Own, See Disney Springs Restaurants and Activities.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hot Breakfast Buffet
Grand Foyer
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Concurrent Panel Discussion 3
1. Senior Leaders | Higher Ed Applications in AI
Moderator: Davis Cousar & Abhilash Panthagani , EAB
Panelists: Abhilash Panthagani , EAB |Alexa Silverman, EAB | Alan Maley, Harmonize Learning | Margo Keeler, IBM | Chris Hein, Google Public Sector
Grand Ballroom VI-VII
2. Future of AI Research | Digital Twins
Moderator: Karla Saldana Ochoa, University of Florida
Panelists: Jeff Carney & Changjie Chen, University of Florida| Ken Percy, Carleton University | Volker Coors and Juan Sardi, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart Forschung und Digitalisierung
Grand Ballroom VIII
3. AI is for Everyone | AI Integration in Higher Education: Faculty Development
Moderator: Wendy Sanchez, Florida International University
Panelists: Josh Kanies, Palm Beach State College| Melissa McCallister, St. Petersburg College| Jennifer Gebelein, Florida International University
Grand Ballroom I-V
4. Teaching & Learning | Upgrading the Writing Process with AI
Moderator: Zea Miller, University of Florida
Panelists: Cydney Alexis, Kansas State University | Jennifer Parker, University of Florida | Mickey Schafer, University of Florida | Scott Thompson, University of Florida
South Ballroom
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Coffee Break / Expo Hall
Grand Foyer
- Vendors
- AI Demo Center
- Poster Viewing
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Concurrent Panel Discussion 4
1. Senior Leaders | AI Career Readiness and Career Center Engagement
Moderators: Kati Migliaccio & Ja’Net Glover, University of Florida
Panelists: Himal Ahuja, Quinncia | Scott Williams, University of Georgia
South Ballroom
2. Future of AI Research | AI in Action: Transforming Florida Education
Moderator: Jordan Koziol, University of Florida
Panelists: Chris Engledowl University of Florida | Dayna Galganski, University of Florida | Angie Gomez, University of Florida | Bryn Humphrey, University of Florida | Leo Ohyama, University of Florida
Grand Ballroom VIII
3. AI is for Everyone | The National Applied AI Consortium: Teaching to Broad Undergraduate Audiences
Moderator: Antonio Delgado, Miami Dade College
Panelists: Eduardo Salcedo, Miami Dade College | Phil Colodetti, Miami Dade College | Jerry Hensel, Valencia College
Grand Ballroom VI-VIII
4. Teaching & Learning | AI for Everyone: From Learning to Leading
Moderator: Mike Carrillo, University of Florida
Panelist: Amber Yoo, California State University San Marcos
Grand Ballroom I-V
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Lunch
Grand Ballroom I-V
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Keynote 3: AI and the Future Workforce: Embracing Innovation for Success
Louis Stewart, Head of Strategic Initiatives for the Developer Ecosystem, NVIDIA
Grand Ballroom I-V
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM
Concluding Remarks / Wrap-up
Grand Ballroom I-V