Breakout Sessions

Attend one of four sessions exploring artificial intelligence.

1:30 - 3 p.m.
All sessions are 90 minutes

Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

This session is hosted by the Division of Academic Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs in partnership with the California Center for Ethics and Policy, and the Digital Humanities Consortium.

Value, Trust, and Technology: Real Voices, Real Experiences

Avanade is a global leader in AI, partnering with over 600 organizations worldwide in their digital transformation journey; drawing from Avanade's extensive experience, this interactive workshop allows participants to learn about extracting value from AI, building user trust, and providing strategies to address challenging topics through responsible AI practices.

This session is hosted by the Division of University Advancement in partnership with Avanade.

AI Career Pathways: Leveraging LinkedIn for Future Opportunities

Join LinkedIn to discuss how AI is shifting workplace trends. In the session, we provide an introduction and insights into the skills and jobs that are changing during AI's evolution and the emerging AI competencies required for all faculty and staff in colleges and universities. LinkedIn will also share perspectives on its AI journey and how it shifted its company strategy to better align with this rapidly evolving technology.

This session is hosted by the Division of Information Technology and Institutional Planning, and the Division of University Advancement, in partnership with LinkedIn.

Elevating Learning and Teaching with AI: Current Research and Practical Applications

AI Conference - Microsoft

This session will so be presented on Zoom,

Register in advance for this Zoom Session

Presented by
Dr. Elka Walsh and Karam Tascoe, Microsoft

In the short time it took Generative AI to become mainstream, its use has grown exponentially. This interactive session explores student expectations and considers recent research that helps us discern how to create impactful learning experiences within responsible AI frameworks in higher education.

Participants engage in hands-on activities to understand how to use AI tools. Participants will explore Microsoft Copilot to develop techniques that design meaningful learning opportunities.

This session is hosted by the Division of Information Technology and Institutional Planning, and the Division of University Advancement, in partnership with Microsoft.