Advancing the Future of Higher Education Through AI
Joint AI Summit
An annual gathering of educators, researchers, and higher education leaders exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching, learning, and institutional transformation.
About the Summit
The Joint AI Summit brings together faculty, academic leaders, and industry experts to examine the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for higher education. The 2026 summit was hosted by Bryant University and Rhode Island College.
Through keynote presentations, collaborative discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants explore topics such as:
- Teaching and learning in the age of AI
- Curriculum innovation
- Responsible and ethical AI use
- Workforce readiness
- Academic integrity and assessment
- Institutional strategy and transformation
The summit serves as a forum for sharing ideas, building partnerships, and helping colleges and universities prepare students for an AI-enabled future.
Why It Matters
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how students learn, how faculty teach, and how organizations operate. Higher education institutions play a critical role in preparing graduates to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
The Joint AI Summit creates space for meaningful dialogue around innovation, ethics, policy, and practice while helping institutions develop thoughtful approaches to AI adoption.
Explore the Topics Shaping Higher Education
Teaching & Learning
Practical applications of AI in the classroom and strategies for enhancing student engagement.
Curriculum & Workforce Readiness
Preparing graduates for careers increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.
Ethics & Governance
Exploring responsible AI use, privacy, transparency, and institutional policies.
Innovation & Transformation
Understanding how AI is reshaping higher education operations, research, and strategic planning.
Leading the Conversation on AI in Higher Education
Bryant University is helping shape the future of teaching, learning, and workforce preparation through collaboration, research, and dialogue around artificial intelligence. The Joint AI Summit brings together academic and industry leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead.
AI at Bryant
The Joint AI Summit is one part of Bryant's broader commitment to advancing AI across academics, research, and industry collaboration. Explore how students and faculty are using AI to drive innovation and prepare for the future.
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