UMD AI Summit: Beyond the Hype: Practical AI, Human-Centered Work

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UMD AI Summit: Beyond the Hype: Practical AI, Human-Centered Work

The program will feature a keynote address, a series of AI Spotlight Talks, and a panel conversation. Speakers will address practical applications of AI, emerging developments in the technology, and the importance of human judgment, creativity, ethics, and leadership in an increasingly AI-enabled workplace.

Monday, October 12, 2026 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm UMD Ballroom, Duluth
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The Summit, which is free and open to the public, will bring together faculty, staff, students, business leaders, and community members to explore how artificial intelligence is changing business and the workplace.

The program will feature a keynote address, a series of AI Spotlight Talks, and a panel conversation. Speakers will address practical applications of AI, emerging developments in the technology, and the importance of human judgment, creativity, ethics, and leadership in an increasingly AI-enabled workplace.

The UMD AI Summit is designed to move the discussion beyond the hype and provide participants with practical insights into both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.

Event details, registration link, and full agenda are available at lsbe.d.umn.edu/aisummit26.