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SUMMARY:2026 Maryville College AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:2-day Summit exploring teaching\, business\, nonprofit uses\, and the societal and environmental impacts of AI through keynotes and sessions.\n\n\nThe 2nd Annual Maryville College AI Summit will take place on May 12 and May 13\, 2026\, at the Maryville College Downtown Center\, located at 118 East Church Avenue\, Maryville\, Tennessee. We are excited to welcome back the Blount Partnership as a key sponsor for this year’s Summit.  \nPlease review all the information below prior to purchasing your ticket(s). \nThe Summit extends beyond teaching and learning to include the applied use of artificial intelligence in business and nonprofit settings\, as well as sessions that examine broader societal and environmental implications. This event reflects Maryville College’s identity as a liberal arts institution and its commitment to the region by supporting thoughtful dialogue and diverse viewpoints. \nAcross both days\, attendees will hear presentations and talks on a wide range of topics and will have opportunities to engage with fellow participants. \n \nSpeakers: \nTuesday\, May 12th Speakers (Subject to Change) \n(Most sessions will be held concurrently) \nKeynote: Andrew Farrior\, Co-Founder\, AXM \nAdditional speakers include: \nAndy Lombardo\, Tech Director\, Maryville City Schools \nHunter Kallay\, PhD Candidate\, University of Tennessee \nKate Nash \nMarcus Blair\, Founder\, Omega Business Solutions \nDr. Trey Conatser\, Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning\, University of Kentucky \nDaniel Janowski\, AI for Operations Program Lead\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory \n \nWednesday\, May 13th Speakers (Subject to Change) \n(Most sessions will be held concurrently) \nKeynote: Dr. Jay Eckles\, Division Director for Application Development\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory \nAdditional speakers include: \nAbhijit “AV” Verekar\, Founder & CEO\, Avèro Advisors \nAbhinav Mahajan\, Technical Delivery Lead\, Clayton \nAlyssa Schoudel\, Senior Director of Technology\, Clayton \nDr. Dan Ross\, Associate Professor of Mathematics\, Maryville College \nFelicia J. Slattery\, Lecturer and Inaugural Generative AI Fellow\, University of Tennessee \nDr. James Hutson\, Professor\, Department Head\, Lindenwood University \nJan Taylor\, Sr. Lecturer\, Maryville College \nJason Leverant\, President & COO\, AtWork Group \nJoel Smith\, Founder & CEO of TeachCraft \nDiana Wheeler\, Knowledge & AI Strategist\, Athena Knowledge Consulting \n \nMore speakers for both dates will be announced soon. \n \nFood and Beverages \nLunch will be provided each day for ticketed attendees and confirmed presenters. Additional details about food and beverage offerings will be shared closer to the event. \n \nTicketing and Registration \nThis is a fully ticketed event for the general public. All ticketing and processing fees will be included in the listed price so that attendees see a single all‑inclusive cost at checkout. \nAccepted speakers\, please do not proceed to purchase a ticket. We will issue you a credential in the lead up to the Summit. \nCurrent Maryville College faculty and staff may request a complimentary ticket by emailing aisummit@maryvillecollege.edu \n \nRecording Notice \nAttendees may not record audio or video of Summit presentations. Still photography is permitted. Maryville College staff and other authorized personnel will record and photograph sessions for event documentation\, future promotions\, and college communications. \n \nParking \nMultiple free parking options are available in Downtown Maryville. Registered attendees will receive detailed parking instructions before the event. \n \nAccessibility \nIf you need accommodations to support your participation\, please contact the event organizer in advance. \n \nContact \nFor questions\, please email aisummit@maryvillecollege.edu \nWaitlist Information (to be announced) \nInformation about waitlist procedures and ticket capacity will be shared once ticket inventory is sold out. \n \nOrganizations interested in supporting the Summit’s expanded programming are invited to contact aisummit@maryvillecollege.edu for information about sponsorship opportunities. This two‑day\, ticketed event brings together educators\, business professionals\, nonprofit leaders\, and community members to explore artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives.
URL:https://www.maryvillecollege.edu/event/2026-maryville-college-ai-summit/
LOCATION:MC Downtown Center
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