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Thursday, April 9

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Seattle Colleges - Georgetown Campus

6737 Corson Ave S. Seattle, WA

The Higher Education Summit: The Impact of AI will bring together academic leaders, business innovators, and workforce directors for a one-day, highly interactive forum focused on preparing students for this new era. The program will combine thought-provoking keynote and panel sessions with outcome-driven small-group discussions. Each breakout will generate actionable strategies and contribute to a shared AI in Higher Education Playbook—a roadmap for institutional readiness, responsible integration, and future workforce alignment. Free parking available.

Schedule

8:30 - 9:15 AMNetworking

Complimentary continental breakfast and coffee included.

9:15 - 9:45 AMOpening Keynote: Michael Meotti, Executive Director of WSAC

The session will ground participants in how artificial intelligence represents a structural transformation and what that means for the mission of higher education.

9:45 - 10:15 AMEquity, Access, and Workforce Alignment Panel

Panelists: Libby Johnson McKee, CEO of Goodwill Industries; Dr. Lauren Van Koughnett, AVP of We are Washington Employers, Ingrid Stegemoeller, Industry Engagement Director at Partnership for Learning

Attendees will learn how to ensure AI transformation advances access and opportunity for diverse learners and institutions to meet workforce needs. Speakers will discuss what learning outcomes and skills companies need today and in the future.

10:15 - 10:45 AMBreak

10:45 - 11:45 AMFacilitated Small-Group Output on Workforce Alignment

Each table will discuss what AI components are needed to address workforce needs and what types of programs need to be changed to meet current needs.

12:00 - 1:15 PMLunch & Plenary Panel on Curriculum, Assessment, and Teaching

We will hear the current issues and examples of initiatives at colleges and universities such as ethics, curriculum transformation, assessment alignment, and faculty engagement.

1:15 - 1:30 PMBreak

1:30 - 2:30 PMCurriculum Transformation and Future Skills Workshop: Small group output

Explore integration of AI ethics, data literacy, and employability skills in curriculum.

2:30 - 2:45 PMBreak

2:45 - 3:30 PMAssessment Reform: Small group output

This session will address the rise of AI-inflated submissions lacking authentic learning and design institution-wide strategies for credible, transparent assessment.

3:30 - 4:30 PMFaculty Capacity and Teaching Innovation: Small group output

Empowering faculty to lead pedagogical transformation in shifting from defensive adaptation to proactive innovation.

4:30 - 5:00 PMClosing

Synthesize insights, formalize commitments, and outline next steps toward collective leadership

Advisory Board

DeiMarlon Scisney President, The Data Guys

Dr. Kurt Kirstein AVP of Academic Affairs, Central Washington University

Mandira Virmani Director, Program Development, Computing for All

Craig von Collenberg Workforce & Skills Development Consultant

Mike Nielsen Executive Director of Corporate and Continuing Education, Seattle Colleges

Dr. Liz Hollerman Senior Associate Professor, Bellevue College

Chanel Hall Workforce Ecosystem Program Manager, Tech Alliance

Emily Parkhurst CEO, Formidable Media

Dr. Kathy Cox Higher Education Leader

Speakers

Michael Meotti Executive Director, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)

Libby Johnson McKee CEO, Goodwill Industries

Ingrid Stegemoeller Industry Engagement Director, Partnership for Learning

Dr. Lauren Van Koughnett Assoc. VP, We are Washington Employers

Dr. Rovy Branon Vice Provost, University of Washington Continuum College

Kristin Copeland Dean of Library and Learning Innovation, Clover Park Technical College

Patrick Rossol-Allison AVP of Strategic Partnerships and Enterprise Collaborations, Arizona State University

Edith Abbenhaus MBA Candidate, Pacific Lutheran University

Registration Information

Regular: March 27-April 8
$115 - Faculty/Students
$155 - College/University Administrators
$225 - General Admission

$490 - Supporter (includes General Admission and a supporters introduction email to all attendees)

Onsite: April 9
$135- Faculty/Students
$185 - College/University Administrators
$255 - General Admission

$525 - Supporter (includes General Admission and a supporters introduction email to all attendees)

Registration Options

Faculty/Students ($115.00*) + Fees and Processing
College/University Administrators ($155.00*) + Fees and Processing
General Admission ($225.00*) + Fees and Processing
Supporter ($490.00*) + Fees and Processing
General Admission and a supporters introduction to attendees

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