Artificial Intelligence Summit

Conference Overview

As AI continues to reshape industries and redefine job roles, it's imperative for higher education institutions to adapt and prepare students for the evolving workforce landscape. At the AI Summit, we will explore innovative strategies, best practices, and cutting-edge technologies that leverage AI to empower students in their career journeys. This event is a collaboration between UNC Chapel Hill, Clemson University, North Carolina State University, UNC Charlotte, and University of South Carolina.

Highlights of the event include:

  • Expert panels featuring thought leaders from academia, industry, and AI research, discussing the intersection of AI and career development.
  • Interactive workshops and hands-on demonstrations showcasing AI-driven tools and platforms designed to enhance career exploration, skill development, and job search efficiency.
  • Case studies and success stories from pioneering institutions that have integrated AI into their career services to better serve students and alumni.
  • Networking opportunities for career center professionals to connect, collaborate, and exchange insights on harnessing AI for student success.

There are only 150 in-person spots. Register now to secure your spot and embark on this transformative journey into the world of AI-driven career development! For inquiries, please reach out [email protected].

Event Agenda

Date: June 12th, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Rizzo Conference Center, Chapel Hill NC

Schedule:

  • 8:00AM: Registration and Welcome
  • 9:00AM-10:00AM: Keynote
  • 10:15-11:45AM: Prompt Engineering Lab
  • 11:45-12:45PM: Lunch
  • 12:45-1:45PM: Employer Panel
  • 2:00-3:00PM: Ethical Considerations & AI
  • 3:00-4:00PM: AI Best Practices in Career Services
  • 4:00PM: Closing Remarks & Dismissal

Registration Rates

Completing your registration is fast and easy. The rates are below, and we are also now offering sponsorship packages!

Standard Individual Rate - $95:

  • Includes one registration

SPONSORSHIP: Carolina Blue Ribbon Package - $500:

  • Includes one registration
  • Includes tags in all UCS social media posts regarding the event
  • Includes your company logo and website on the Summit webpage under "Sponsors"

SPONSORSHIP: Carolina Blue Summit Package - $1000:

  • Includes two registrations
  • Includes tags in all UCS social media posts regarding the event
  • Includes your company logo and website on the Summit webpage under "Sponsors"
  • Includes reserved seating at or near the front of the event

SPONSORSHIP: Carolina Blue Sky Package - $2000:

  • Includes four registrations
  • Includes tags in all UCS social media posts regarding the event
  • Includes your company logo and website on the Summit webpage under "Sponsors"
  • Includes reserved seating at or near the front of the event
  • Includes a 30-minute Zoom meeting with UCS's Events and Marketing Coordinator to discuss the best way to help promote your company at this event. (Note: We reserve the right to refuse requests if they do not adhere to university and UCS policies.)

NOTE: If your registration is not letting you add your department, please type in Student Affairs University Career Services and it should let you proceed.

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Travel and Accommodations

If this is your first time visiting Chapel Hill, welcome! We encourage you to visit visitchapelhill.org for a list of things to do in the area.

Parking: You may park in the Rizzo Conference Center parking lot for the duration of the event.

Lodging: You can click the following link to browse some hotel and lodging options in, near, and around Chapel Hill.

Participating Career Centers

Representatives from the following institutions contributed to the planning and execution of this event:

Guest Speakers

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Ken Sanney
Director, School of Accounting at Western Carolina University

Dr. Ken Sanney is a leader at the intersection of law, cybersecurity, higher education, and AI policy and integration. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Business administration and Law, Director of the School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Law, and as the AI Working Group Chairperson at Western Carolina University. He teaches cybersecurity law, Intellectual Property Law, Negotiations, and Business Ethics. 

Ken holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University Law School and a Master of Theological Studies with a concentration in ethics from Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Prior to joining the faculty of Western Carolina University, Ken was the founding Department Chairperson for the Entrepreneurship Department at Central Michigan University. He also served on the Board of Directors of a Michigan Smart Zone business incubator and accelerator. 

Ken's extensive legal background complements his academic experience. While serving as Mitsubishi Motors North America's Director of Business Transactions and Deputy General Counsel, he led the modernization efforts of the company's procurement systems with AI-assisted technology, providing him with valuable real-world AI application insights. He was also at the forefront of industry-wide privacy initiatives. His diverse experience as a corporate executive and attorney, litigator, entertainment attorney, and specially appointed judge provides a unique perspective on technology's transformative impact. 

A visionary thought leader in AI policy and integration, Ken is dedicated to preparing students for the future workforce and supporting colleagues in navigating technological advances. His broad experience and forward-thinking approach make him a vital voice on AI, education, and the evolving labor market.

Prompt Engineering Lab:
Jeremy Schifeling
CEO, Break into Tech

Jeremy Schifeling has devoted his career to helping others succeed in theirs. From teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn to recruiting top students at Teach For America to leading education marketing at LinkedIn, he’s touched the lives of millions of people at every stage of their journeys. Along the way, he’s published the best-selling LinkedIn and ChatGPT for Job-Seeking books on Amazon, served as a career coach for military veterans at Shift.org and MBA students at the University of Michigan, and produced the most-viewed video in LinkedIn’s history.

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