Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026
Overview
The Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Summit is an invitation-only gathering of senior academic and technology leaders hosted by the Center for Digital Education and the Center for Public Sector AI. This closed-door forum brings together institutions and industry innovators to explore the rapidly accelerating role of AI across academic, research, and operational domains.
The summit begins with a networking dinner, followed by a full day of candid, strategic dialogue. Discussions reflect the most urgent priorities facing higher education leaders as they navigate AI’s impact on campus, including:
- Institutional readiness, governance models, and responsible implementation
- Agentic AI and its potential to streamline repetitive, rules-based work
- Faculty development, instructional innovation, and academic integrity
- AI’s role in student success, engagement, and personalized support
- Research considerations, compliance, and data governance
- Emerging pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, and shared best practices
This is a working session—not a conference. Council members and invited guests leave with clear insights, peer-tested strategies, and a stronger network to guide their institutions through the opportunities and responsibilities of AI adoption.
Agenda
Tuesday, March 24 |
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6:30 pm Central |
Dinner Reception and Showcase |
8:30 pm Central |
End of Reception |
Wednesday, March 25 |
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8:00 am Central |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:30 am Central |
Welcome and Opening RemarksBrian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Education |
9:00 am Central |
Keynote |
9:50 am Central |
Short BreakPlease proceed to the concurrent sessions |
10:00 am Central |
Concurrent Sessions – Leadership and Governance Track |
10:50 am Central |
Networking Break |
11:20 am Central |
Concurrent Sessions – Infrastructure and Operations Track |
12:10 pm Central |
Lunch |
1:10 pm Central |
Concurrent Sessions – Academic Innovation Track |
2:00 pm Central |
Summary, Closing and Next Steps |
2:45 pm Central |
Closing Remarks |
2:55 pm Central |
End of ConferenceConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
Tennessee State University’s Avon Williams Off-Campus Instructional Site
330 10th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
Tennessee State University’s Avon Williams Off-Campus Instructional Site
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: March 24 and 25, 2026
This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jen Caldwell.
Sponsorship is open to Industry members of the Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Council Program only. To learn more about becoming an Industry member, please contact Heather Earney.
Contact Information
Need help registering, or have general event questions? Contact:
Jennifer Caldwell
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1345
E-mail: jcaldwell@erepublic.com
Already a sponsor, but need a hand? Reach out to:
Mireya Gaton
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@govtech.com
Sponsorship is open to Industry members of the Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Council Program only. To learn more about becoming an Industry member, please contact:
Heather Earney
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com