REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Early Bird Registration is happening now and affordable, on campus lodging is available to reserve until May 15th! 

Building on Our Foundation: From Principles to Practice 

Following our inaugural conference's resounding success with participants from 19 Catholic institutions, we return with deeper insights and practical tools as AI reshapes education at inhuman speed. Since our first gathering in October of 2024, AI has fundamentally transformed academic landscapes—from research methodologies to student services, from classroom instruction to campus operations. 

This year's conference emphasizes hands-on learning and specialized application, featuring expanded workshops and targeted breakout sessions designed for your specific role and discipline, ensuring you leave with immediately applicable strategies and tools. 

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2026

We've designed a highly curated schedule offering hands-on workshops and interactive sessions designed to equip educators and leaders with practical AI strategies. Highlights include:

• Workshops on ethical AI integration, practical AI literacy for non-technical audiences, and values-driven engagement with AI tools.

• Case studies and tutorials focused on supporting first-generation students, building AI literacy, and aligning institutional mission with AI strategy.

• Immersive sessions on reflective AI use, leadership formation, and the integration of Catholic educational values in technology adoption.

Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of AI in education or looking for actionable tools to bring back to your institution, our workshop-heavy program offers something for everyone

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Dundon-Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics at the University of Portland are pleased to host this essential gathering. As an independently governed Catholic university guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, the University of Portland continues its mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership in addressing the critical intersection of technology and human dignity. 

Thank you to our conference sponsors!