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William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

AI Forward: Leading Innovation, Research and Learning at NC State University

Join the William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, with support from the NC State College of Education, Office of Instructional Programs and the NC State Data Science and AI Academy, for a campus-wide event dedicated to exploring the transformative power of artificial intelligence in innovation, research and learning at NC State University. This full-day experience is designed to ignite visionary thinking, foster strategic collaborations and propel our university to the forefront of AI integration in higher education.

Event Details

Mark your calendar for March 28, 2025, National AI Literacy Day, and join us as we shape a visionary future for AI at NC State University.

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation (1890 Main Campus Dr. Raleigh, NC)

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Why Attend?

This event is designed for university leaders, faculty, researchers and staff who are passionate about innovation, research and the future of learning. Whether you are just beginning your AI journey or are already an AI champion, AI Forward offers valuable insights and networking opportunities.

  • Lead the Change: Discover the strategic role of AI across campus and contribute to a shared vision that positions NC State as a leader in data science and AI.
  • Collaborate Across Boundaries: Connect with thought leaders, faculty and researchers from diverse disciplines and accelerate cross-campus AI-driven innovation.
  • Shape the Future of Education: Gain evidence-based insights to guide policy development, curriculum modernization and ethical AI practices.
  • Build Community & Network: Engage in powerful conversations, professional development and knowledge exchange with a university-wide community committed to AI excellence.
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For more information, contact Emma Braaten at ekbraate@ncsu.edu.

Your Leadership, Innovation or Research in AI

Are you pioneering AI-driven research, teaching methods or leadership initiatives at NC State University? AI Forward invites faculty and staff to share their expertise and insights with the university community. We’re offering multiple ways to showcase your work, including leading a breakout session, facilitating a roundtable discussion or presenting a poster. This is a unique opportunity to highlight your contributions, inspire your peers and engage in meaningful dialogue around AI in leadership, innovation or research.

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AI Forward Agenda

  • 9:30 AM | Welcome & Framing What’s Ahead
  • 10:00 AM | Igniting the Future: Panel for Innovation & Transformation
  • 11:00 AM | Flash Forward: Voices of Innovation, Part 1
  • 11:45 PM | Collective Intelligence: Roundtable Discussions
  • 12:15 PM | Catered Lunch
  • 1:00 PM | Flash Forward: Voices of Innovation, Part 2
  • 1:45 PM | AI Frontiers: Breakout Sessions
  • 2:45 PM | Catalyst Conversations
  • 3:15 PM | Vision Forward: Closing Reflections & Next Steps
  • 3:30 PM | Departure