Inaugural Convening Archive • Miami • June 21–23, 2026
Attendee Planning Hub
An archived record of the planning hub from our inaugural convening at Miami Herbert Business School. This convening has concluded.
At a Glance
Key details for your trip planning.
Dates
Sunday, June 21 — 4:00 PM start
Monday, June 22 — Full day (8 AM – 5:30 PM)
Tuesday, June 23 — Half day, ends 1:00 PM
Venue
Miami Herbert Business School
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Accommodations
Aloft Miami Dadeland — $189/night (breakfast + parking)
THesis Hotel Miami — $249/night
Getting There
Miami International Airport (MIA)
~20 min to venue and hotels
Rideshare, taxi, or rental car recommended
Choose Your Track
You'll select your primary track in the form below. Here's a reminder of what each track covers. You'll get exposure to all tracks during plenary sessions.
Track A
AI for Student Experience & Career Readiness
AI-enhanced pedagogy, student AI fluency, rethinking assessment, advising tools, and closing the employer trust gap.
Track B
Building Faculty AI Fluency & Integration
Faculty AI skills from prompting to agentic workflows, psychologically safe experimentation, and navigating shared governance.
Track C
AI Infrastructure, Governance & Operations
Enterprise AI platforms, data governance, policy development, resolving ownership disputes, and operational AI.
Event Preferences
Attendees submitted their badge name, track, dietary and accessibility needs, travel timing, and emergency contact through the form below.
Pre-Event Reflection
Arrive ready to engage. Spend a few minutes with your implementation partner reflecting on these prompts before the convening.
- What is your institution's most pressing AI challenge right now? What's keeping you up at night?
- Where has your institution already experimented with AI? What worked, and what didn't?
- If you could solve one AI-related problem by the end of the convening, what would it be?
- What does "success" look like for AI at your institution in the next 12 months?
- What question about AI in higher education do you most want answered by peers in the room?
Bring Your Thinking
You don't need to write formal answers. But do discuss these with your implementation partner before arriving. The opening sessions will draw directly on these reflections, and the leaders who get the most out of AI Convergence are those who come ready to share honestly about where they are—not just where they want to be.
Your Preparation Checklist
Track your progress as you prepare. Your checklist saves automatically in your browser.
Miami in June
A few things to know about visiting Miami in late June.
Weather
Expect highs around 90°F (32°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms. Mornings are beautiful. Pack light, breathable clothing.
Indoor Climate
Miami runs A/C aggressively. Bring a light jacket or cardigan for sessions—the conference rooms will be cool.
Coral Gables
The University of Miami is in Coral Gables—a walkable, tree-lined neighborhood with great restaurants along Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza.
Getting Around
Uber and Lyft are widely available. The Dadeland Metrorail station is near the Aloft hotel. MIA is about 20 minutes away.
Dining
Monday evening is dinner on your own. Coral Gables has excellent options from casual Cuban to fine dining—we'll share recommendations closer to the event.
What to Pack
Business casual for sessions. Light layers for indoor/outdoor transitions. Comfortable shoes. Sunscreen and an umbrella won't hurt.
Questions?
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