About the AI Summit

Join us for the MSU AI Summit on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. This event will bring together faculty, staff, librarians, and graduate students from diverse disciplines to shape MSU’s role in AI education, research, and everyday applications.

Campus will be activated on May 7 with events focused on teaching and learning innovation, student success, and graduate teaching support. We hope these events will provide creative crossovers and strategic opportunities to collaborate on the same day and beyond.

The agenda below will be updated as details are finalized. If you have questions please contact Ana Lesage, MSU Ethics Institute project manager.

Registration

This is an opportunity for MSU to lead proactively in AI, shaping the future through diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to responsible innovation.

We look forward to joining our colleagues in Undergraduate Education and the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation in activating campus on May 7 with strategic events and enriching discussions. Since the AI Summit coincides with the Student Success Summit and Spring TALKS Conference, we understand that not everyone can fully participate.

Important: Please note we are at capacity for all in-person activities for this event (plenary, lunch and break-out groups). The morning plenary session will be livestreamed or you can indicate that you'll watch it at a later time. If you plan to participate virtually, please use the link below to register.

There will be additional options to participate in later conversations in the fall semester as well.

Register Online for the AI Summit

Keynote Speaker

AI Summit Agenda

The morning plenary session is offered in person and virtually. Lunch, afternoon breakout sessions, the report-out and closing remarks are in-person only. Please note we are at capacity for all in-person activities.

8:30-9 a.m.: Registration and Networking

9-9:15 a.m.: Opening Remarks

9:15-10 a.m. Keynote Address

10-11 a.m.: Panel Discussion: AI and the Future of Knowledge: What should we be preparing for?

The first panel will explore how AI is reshaping the industry and workforce, highlighting opportunities, and how MSU can equip students, faculty, and staff to thrive and lead in this evolving landscape. This session is designed for everyone, regardless of your AI familiarity. Whether you’re just starting to explore the topic or have experience, our goal is to ensure the panel supports all attendees.

11-11:15 a.m.: Break

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Panel Discussion: AI as a Partner in Research and Learning

The panel will explore how AI is reshaping academia, how it can enhance learning and research, and how to foster deeper understanding while addressing ethical considerations and preparing faculty and students to succeed in this rapidly changing space.

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Lunch

1:15-3 p.m.: Breakout Sessions

Participants will join self-selected breakout groups for in-person, collaborative work sessions. Groups will identify and refine AI challenges within their theme, forming at least three smaller task forces to develop actionable solutions. Task forces will:

• Draft key questions, objectives, and goals
• Nominate two co-chairs to lead their efforts
• Schedule a follow-up meeting to continue discussions and advance implementation

3-3:15 p.m.: Break

3:15-3:45: Breakout Session Report Out

3:45-4 p.m.: Closing Remarks