Graduate by Hilton | 1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC Click here to book your hotel room!
Graduate King room: $163/night
Graduate Queen room: $163/night
Complimentary parking included in the room block.
Block available for Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 16th. Rooms must be reserved by June 15th.
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Columbia | 1200 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC Click here to book your hotel room!
King room: $129/night
2 Queen beds room: $129/night
Block available for Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 16th. Hilton Garden Inn did not provide a book by date, however we only have a certain number of rooms reserved so please book early.
All Symposium Sessions will be held in the Close Hipp Building on the University of South Carolina campus, in the 8th Floor Conference Center. On site parking will be available at no cost to attendees with more details to follow for registrants.
Conference Overview
Join us for a multi-day exploration of AI’s impact on work, career development, and higher education. This conference brings together industry leaders, career professionals, and educators to discuss emerging trends, best practices, and the evolving role of AI in recruitment, career readiness, and workforce development.
Session topics include:
Introduction to AI (Virtual Pre-Conference Bootcamp)
Best Practices for Using AI
Expectations and Experiences with AI in Higher Education and the Workplace
AI in Recruitment
AI in the Classroom
AI & The Future of Student Career Readiness
Insights from Professionals on AI trends and Workplace Applications
Issues Around AI & Data Security
Ethics in AI
The Future of AI
Schedule At A Glance
VIRTUAL PRE-CONFERENCE BOOTCAMP
Monday, July 14
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET | AI Bootcamp for Conference Attendees
Overview of the AI landscape and integration into work and career development
Ideal for those looking to build foundational knowledge before the in-person conference
DAY 1: CONFERENCE KICKOFF (In-Person Sessions Begin in Columbia, SC)
Wednesday, July 16
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration& Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Keynote Address
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee & Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM | Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Engagement Activity
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Employer/Industry Panel Discussion
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Guest Speaker
3:30 PM - 4:30PM | Roundtable Discussion
DAY 2
Thursday, July 17
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, & Networking
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Guest Speaker
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Faculty & Student Panel Discussion
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Closing Remarks
More details coming. Speaker confirmations and session details will be updated as we finalize the lineup.
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