Innovation Summit: AI & the Future of Learning

Date & Time

March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM - March 17, 2026, 2:00 PM

Location

Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom

Note: The event is currently at capacity and no longer accepting registrations.

As part of the University of Michigan Life-Changing Education theme year and Campus of the Future event series, the AI & the Future of Learning Summit will bring together the brightest minds in education and the latest advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, that are reshaping our academic landscape. 

The summit, hosted by the Center for Academic Innovation, explores the campus of the future through a deliberate arc: first examining how AI is reshaping industries and work, then reimagining the learner experience, exploring the innovation infrastructure required to scale change, and finally asking what responsibility and opportunity mean for universities in an AI-capable world.

The day will feature thought-provoking conversations, presentations, and panel discussions, asking the audience to engage with big ideas facing higher education today. 

Those registered to attend or on the waitlist can find event information, including the full agenda and speaker information, on the official registration page

Whether you are discovering new tools, experimenting with AI in your teaching or work, or contributing to the broader conversation about technology and education, the AI & the Future of Learning Summit offers a space to engage, connect, and move ideas forward.


Our Speakers

Anant Agarwal, Chief Academic Officer and Founder, 2U/edX

MJ Bishop, Founder, MJ Bishop Consulting, LLC

Kevin Connell, GTM for Education, OpenAI

James DeVaney, Founding Executive Director and Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Center for Academic Innovation

Bhushan Heda, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Emeritus

Kemi Jona, Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation, University of Virginia

John Katzman, Chief Executive Officer, Noodle

Stephanie Khurana, Chief Executive Officer, Axim Collaborative

Carissa Little, Associate Dean, Stanford University School of Engineering

Margo Martinez, Vice President and General Manager of Education, Salesforce

Jenny Maxwell, General Manager of Superhuman for Education, Superhuman

Quentin McAndrew, Global Academic Strategist, Coursera

Chris Parrish, Co-Founder and President, Podium

Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner, GSV Ventures

David Rhew, MDGlobal Chief Medical Officer and Vice President Healthcare, Health and Life Sciences, Microsoft

Valerie Singer, General Manager, AWS Global Education, Amazon/AWS

Tigran Sloyan, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, CodeSignal

Claire Zau, Partner and AI Lead, GSV Ventures