NCCU IAIER x Deloitte AI Summit

NCCU IAIER x Deloitte AI Summit

Leading the Future of AI at HBCUs. Join us for this half-day event bringing together students, faculty, HBCU leaders, and industry partners to explore artificial intelligence, workforce readiness, and leadership in the age of AI.

When

March 26, 2026

Time

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Where

NCCU Student Center

About the Summit

North Carolina Central University’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER), in partnership with Deloitte, invites the campus community to a high-impact summit focused on AI leadership, literacy, and career pathways.

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of AI from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included.

  • 9:15: Breakfast and Check-in (Student Center Lobby)
  • 10:00: Welcome of the Occasion (Dr. Siobahn Day Grady)
  • 10:05: NCCU Welcome (Dr. Karrie G. Dixon)
  • 10:15: Leadership Journey Spotlight (Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams)
  • 10:35: AI Literacy for Everyone (Deloitte)
  • 11:15: Interactive AI Session (Deloitte Facilitators)
  • 12:00: Leadership Panel: AI Across the Education-to-Workforce Pipeline
  • 12:40: AI Career Pathways Panel
  • 01:00: Lunch and Resource Expo

Featured Sessions

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Leadership Panel

This panel will bring together leaders from K–12, community colleges, and the UNC System to explore the impacts of artificial intelligence in education.

Students collaborating

AI Literacy Lab

These Deloitte-led sessions will cover trustworthy AI and everyday applications.

A diverse group of professional women are engaged in conversation, with one woman facing the others and speaking.

Career Pathways

Network with industry experts to prepare for AI-influenced career paths.

This fireside chat will highlight key aspects of guest speaker Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams's professional journey and her thought leadership in trustworthy AI, public-sector innovation, and human-centered technology.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams

Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams

This panel will bring together leaders from K–12, community colleges, and the UNC System to explore the impacts of artificial intelligence in education.

Panelists will discuss how institutions can better align curriculum, credentials, and partnerships to prepare students for an AI-driven economy, and the critical role universities like NCCU play as anchor institutions within this ecosystem.

Moderator

Day

Day Grady, Siobahn

Associate Professor and Founding Director of IAIER

Library and Information Sciences

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Panelists

Dr. Kara Battle

Dr. Kara Battle

Vice-President, Chief Academic Officer

Dr. David English

Dr. David English

Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, UNC System

Dr. Nicholas J. King

Dr. Nicholas J. King

Deputy Superintendent for Academic and Leadership Services for Durham Public Schools

Who Should Attend

We are thrilled to welcome you to the NCCU IAIER x Deloitte AI Summit. Whether you are a student exploring your first career path, a faculty member shaping the next generation, or a leader defining institutional strategy, your voice is essential to this conversation. Together, we will explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence and ensure that HBCUs remain at the forefront of the technological landscape. Let’s lead the future, together.

Undergraduate and Graduate Students (All Majors)

Gain a competitive edge by learning how AI impacts your career field. Connect with Deloitte for internship and job opportunities, regardless of your major.

Faculty and Staff

Discover strategies to integrate AI into your curriculum and research. Learn how to prepare your scholars for an AI-enhanced workforce and navigate new academic tools.

HBCU Senior Leadership

Collaborate with peers on the strategic future of AI at HBCUs. Discuss institutional policy, digital responsibility, and innovative leadership in the age of emerging technology.

Policy Makers and Industry Partners

Shape the future of workforce development. Partner with NCCU to build a strong talent pipeline and explore the economic impact of AI within the HBCU community.

Location and Logistics

Venue: NCCU Student Center, Durham, NC

Attire: Business Casual

Accessibility: Please indicate accommodation needs during registration.