LaCross AI Institute Events
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Events Shaping the Future of AI
Lunch & Learn: Ethical AI Agenda 2030 - Key Steps for You and Your Organization
24 April 2026 | UVA Darden School of Business, Charlottesville
Join leaders of the LaCross Institute for Ethical AI in a discussion of artificial intelligence, its opportunities and risks, and the ethical considerations that inform leaders' decisions, as they and their organizations navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI over the next five years. Participants will have the opportunity to identify key steps to enhance their personal AI acumen and fuel their organizations' success using AI between now and 2030.
A gourmet box lunch will be provided for those attending this lunch and learn session.
2026 AI Adoption Report & Networking Event
Darden DC Metro | Sands Family Grounds, Rosslyn, Virginia
The LaCross AI Institute and Worldwide Technologies are pleased to announce our partnership on the 2026 AI Adoption Report. Join us for an evening of insights, conversation, and connection as we unveil key findings from the report, followed by a reception with peers across industries. More details and date to come.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events hosted by the LaCross AI Institute and collaborative events happening across grounds. Future events will include:
- Darden Reunion: AI Lunch and Learn | April 24, 2026
- NVTC AI Summit | May 14, 2026
- AI Essentials for Government Leaders | May 19-21, 2026
- AI Adoption Report & Networking Event | TBD
Past Events
Data Centers & The Value Chain of Ethical AI
17 February 2026 | The Darden School of Business, Charlottesville
This event featured a deep dive into the world of data centers, highlighting one of the essential infrastructure components in the value chain of ethical AI. Attendees heard from industry experts leading the charge in this dynamic sector, who shared insights on its historic growth, the professional opportunities it presents, and the business and societal challenges that must be addressed.
Fellowship in AI Research (FAIR) Symposium
30 January 2026 | The Forum Hotel, Charlottesville
The Symposium featured presentations from the previous year's fellowship recipients: Chirag Agarwal, Assistant Professor of Data Science at the UVA School of Data Science, Max Biggs, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, UVA Assistant Professor of Computer Science Ferdinando “Nando” Fioretto and Assistant Professor of Business Administration Samuel Levy. And the 2026 felllowship recipients were announced.
UVA Conference on Ethical AI in Business
5 December 2025 | The Forum Hotel, Charlottesville
The third annual conference offered research-grounded insights about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence from some of leading experts from academia and business. Attendees heard from UVA scholars on the current state of AI development and from business practitioners on the effects of AI in their organizations.
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