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AI Leadership Summit

The AI Research Summit for Academic Leadership brings together academic leaders from across all three campuses to help shape U-M’s direction in artificial intelligence research, collaboration and policy.

Sponsored by AIIM, the Office of the Vice President for Research and MIDAS in coordination with the Office of the Provost, the annual event provides academic leaders with a platform to discuss the challenges, possibilities and collaborative potential presented by AI.

Learn more about the 2025 summit

This year, U-M will host the second annual summit on October 28, 2026. 

This year’s focus includes:

  • Celebrating Progress: Evaluating our collective milestones over the pat year.
  • Navigating Challenges: Identifying and addressing shared barriers across disciplines.
  • Refining Strategy: Shaping our long-term trajectory as a national leader in AI-powered research.