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.
March 26, 2026
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
NCCU Student Center
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.
Summit Agenda
Join us for a comprehensive exploration of AI from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included.
This panel will bring together leaders from K–12, community colleges, and the UNC System to explore the impacts of artificial intelligence in education.
These Deloitte-led sessions will cover trustworthy AI and everyday applications.
Network with industry experts to prepare for AI-influenced career paths.
Leadership Journey Spotlight
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.
Leadership Panel: AI Across the Education-to-Workforce Pipeline
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.
Day Grady, Siobahn
Associate Professor and Founding Director of IAIER
Library and Information Sciences
Vice-President, Chief Academic Officer
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, UNC System
Deputy Superintendent for Academic and Leadership Services for Durham Public Schools
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.
Gain a competitive edge by learning how AI impacts your career field. Connect with Deloitte for internship and job opportunities, regardless of your major.
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.
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.
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.
Venue: NCCU Student Center, Durham, NC
Attire: Business Casual
Accessibility: Please indicate accommodation needs during registration.
James E. Shepard Memorial Library, Room 321 
919-530-6762 