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.
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