On-Demand Webinar

The Future of AI and Implications for Higher Education and the World of Work

Part of AAC&U's free “AI Week,” this webinar will discuss the current and evolving AI landscape and offer forward-looking perspectives from panelists tracking developments closely.

April 27, 2026 | –

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on society, the world of work, and education. While predicting the future is a fraught endeavor, there are emerging indicators that suggest what is likely to unfold.

This free “AI Week” webinar will discuss the current and evolving AI landscape and offer forward-looking perspectives from panelists tracking developments closely. A wide range of topics will be explored, including agentic AI, the value of the degree, ongoing shifts in how work is performed, and the changing role of higher education now and in the future. The webinar will also detail the varied responses colleges and universities have adopted thus far and outline practical paths forward for institutions as they contemplate and implement next steps throughout 2026 and beyond.

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Panelists

  • Bryan Alexander

    Bryan Alexander

    Senior Scholar in the Learning Design and Technology ProgramGeorgetown University
  • Dustin Bruzenak

    Dustin Bruzenak

    Chief Executive OfficerModern Logic
  • Michelle Kassorla

    Michelle Kassorla

    Associate Professor of EnglishGeorgia State University–Perimeter College
  • Bethany Miller

    Bethany Miller

    Associate Provost and Chief Data OfficerMacalester College
  • C. Edward Watson

    C. Edward Watson

    Vice President for Digital InnovationAAC&U

Moderator

  • Caleb Keith

    Caleb Keith

    Assistant Vice President for Digital InitiativesAAC&U

Brought to you by AAC&U’s 2026–27 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum and the AAC&U Conference on AI and Higher Education, this webinar is part of “AI Week,” a series of expert-led webinars designed to explore AI’s impact on higher education and equip institutions with strategies for integrating AI into teaching, learning, and institutional planning. Registration is free and open to all.