The AI in Education at Duke Summit
Thursday, May 28, 2026
8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Washington Duke Inn
The AI in Education at Duke Summit will bring together those from across Duke University who care about the role of AI and its influence on education, for a dynamic and collaborative exploration of how artificial intelligence is shaping teaching and learning. Along with presentations, the Summit will feature interactive, participatory experiences that invite attendees into meaningful discussion, hands-on engagement, and cross-disciplinary exchange. The Summit will create space for educators to share ideas, critically examine the opportunities and challenges of AI in the classroom, and build a vibrant community of practice around thoughtful and effective AI integration in education.
Registration Information
Registration for the Summit is free and open to current Duke faculty, staff, and students, and will close on May 21.
Pre-Summit Workshops
On Wednesday, May 27, the Office of Information Technology, the Innovation Co-Lab, and the Center for Teaching and Learning are offering several workshops serving a range of experience levels with AI tools. All workshops will be held in person on Duke campus, and must be registered for separately from Summit registration. The workshops are free and open to all members of the Duke community, regardless of Summit registration status.
Call for Submissions: Showcase Session
The Summit Showcase will highlight exemplars in the use of AI in education, as well as research related to the use of AI in education, in a poster and demo session. During the Showcase, Summit attendees will move from station to station, engaging with the posters and demonstrations in small informal conversations and discussions.
We invite any member of the Duke community to submit a Showcase topic, including faculty, students, trainees, and staff. Submissions have the option to propose a poster, a demonstration, or both format.
The Showcase submission deadline has passed. Accepted proposals will be notified within approximately one week of submission. Those who proposed a poster will also receive a poster template with the correct dimensions.
Agenda
The agenda below may be subject to change. Presenters and panelists will be announced soon.
8:30 – 9 AM | Breakfast and registration
9 – 9:15 AM | Opening remarks by Provost Alec Gallimore
9:15 – 10 AM | AI in Education Strategy at Duke: Next Steps panel discussion
Moderated by Joe Salem and featuring Tracy Futhey, Ricardo Henao, and Victoria Szabo
10 – 10:15 AM | Break
10:15 – 11:15 AM | Critical Cases in AI and Education panel discussion
Moderated by Caitlin Donovan and Brandon Fain and featuring Jennifer Ahern Dodson, Akshay Bareja, Jon Reifschneider, Sandra Roach, and Sandra Valnes Quammen
11:15 – 11:30 AM | Break
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | AI Across the Disciplines: Lightning Talks
12:15 – 1:30 PM | Lunch featuring roundtable discussions with students (interested students may request to join here)
1:30 – 2:45 PM | New Fundamentals in Teaching panel discussion
Moderated by Aarthi Vadde and featuring Hannah Davis, Siobhan Oca, Peter Sigal, Kristin Stephens-Martinez, and Victoria Szabo
2:45 – 3 PM | Final remarks by Provost Alec Gallimore
3 – 4:30 PM | Summit Showcase (demo/poster session)
Summit Location & Parking Information
The Washington Duke Inn is located at 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham NC, 27705 (driving directions). When you arrive, please proceed to the Presidents Gallery for registration. Free parking is available to all Summit attendees.
Registered but no longer able to attend the Summit?
Please update your RSVP using the link in your confirmation email so we may invite someone on the waitlist to attend. If you cannot find your confirmation email, send us a message at ctl@duke.edu and we will update your registration accordingly.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Summit, contact us at ctl@duke.edu.
The AI in Education at Duke Summit is an initiative by Duke University Provost Alec Gallimore, and is organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Computational Thinking, the Office of Information Technology, and Duke AI Health.