AI Summit
AI Summit: From Survival Mode to Smart Design
Ignite, Learn and Build
Join us May 1 & 2, 2026 at Elon University’s Love School of Business for the AI Summit, hosted in partnership with the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary.
Why this summit?
The AI Summit is a working lab event for educators, students and industry partners who want practical results. Over two focused days you will see what is possible, learn what employers need and leave with tools you can use in class and on the job.
Friday evening lights the spark with hands-on demos and conversations that make AI approachable. Saturday turns insight into action through a keynote, an industry panel and collaborative sessions that map AI fluency across majors and disciplines.
Our aim is progress with purpose. Together we define AI fluency by major and design experiences that help students graduate confident, capable and career-ready.
Agenda
Friday Evening: Ignite
Reception that sparks ideas
Start with a relaxed reception where conversations come easily. Expect quick inspiration, new connections and a feel for what is possible with AI across campus and industry.
Dinner with momentum
Settle in for a conversation-rich dinner that surfaces big opportunities and practical next steps. Thought leaders and practitioners share what is working now and where we can go next.
Fireside conversations
Close the night with lively chats that connect the dots and prime you for Saturday. You will walk out energized, aligned and ready to build.
Saturday Morning: Learn
Clarity that moves you forward
Kick off with fresh insights from leaders who are shaping what AI means for learning and work. You will hear what employers value now and which human strengths stand out.
Ideas you can use
Fast, focused segments translate trends into classroom moves. Together, we sketch what “AI fluency” looks like in different majors so the afternoon work has a clear target.
Saturday Evening: Build and Celebrate
Showcase and momentum
Teams share bold, practical designs for teaching AI fluency. You will see smart ideas you can adapt on Monday.
Recognition and next steps
We highlight standout work, celebrate the winning concept, and point to resources that help you carry the summit’s energy back to your program. You leave connected, motivated, and ready to build.