Deans' Conference Series
AI, Innovation and Experiential Learning
AI, Innovation and Experiential Learning in Management Education
9 June 2026
Sands Family Grounds | Arlington, VA
The Future of Business Education
An Invitation-Only Leadership Forum
This community event brings together a select group of deans and higher education leaders at a moment of profound transformation.
AI is not just reshaping pedagogy — it is redefining how business schools design programs, deliver learning, and set their strategic direction.
This forum is designed for leaders actively navigating that shift. Through peer discussions, live demonstrations, and institutional perspectives, participants will engage in candid conversations on what has changed, what is working, and what needs to come next.
The format is interactive by design. This is not a conference, but a working forum where every participant has the chance to contribute, share, and learn.
Participation is limited and by invitation only to ensure the level of dialogue and exchange
Event Details
TIME |
SESSION |
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| 9:15 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast | |
| 10 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
|
| 10:30 a.m. |
AI & Pedagogy - State of the Market |
|
| 10:45 a.m. |
Tech-Enabled Immersive Learning - VR and AI Augmentations |
|
| 11:30 a.m. | Break | |
| 11:45 p.m |
Masterclass Teaching Agile in an Agile Way - AI Immersive Case |
|
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
| 1:15 p.m. |
Microsoft AI Keynote |
|
| 2 p.m. |
Break |
|
| 2:15 p.m. |
Dean's Panel AI Strategies in Business Schools & Higher Education |
|
| 3 p.m. |
Leveraging AI Throughout the Value Chain |
|
| 3:30 p.m. |
Break |
|
| 3:45 p.m. |
Round Table Session Business Schools Working Together |
|
| 4:30 p.m. |
Fireside Chat |
|
| 5:15 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
|
| 5:30 p.m. |
Closing Reception |
Accomodations
The following are hotel options that are within a reasonable distance of Sands Family Grounds.
- Le Meridien
- Hyatt Centric
- Residence Inn
- Hilton Rosslyn The Key
- Hotel Madera
- Courtyard Arlington Rosslyn
- Hilton Arlington
Parking & Directions
Darden Sands Family Grounds | 1100 Wilson Blvd, 30th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209
The parking garage for UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds is located on Wilson Blvd. The garage entrance is to the left of the building entrance.
- Once parked take the elevators to the Main Floor and walk straight across to the elevators located next to the security desk.
- Proceed to taking the elevator to the 30th floor.
- The parking garage hours of operation run 24/7.
- Self-serving parking rates are as follows: $8/hour or $16 /day
- If the garage is full upon your arrival, there are several nearby public garages that are also available as an alternative. Rates range from $9 to $20 all day or allow you to pay by the hour.
For more information on traveling to Sands Family Grounds, view details here.
