Haslam College of Business to Host Exclusive AI Innovation Summit
The University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business is gathering a select group of global academics and industry executives in Knoxville this October to dissect the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the workforce. The invitation-only summit aims to move beyond theory toward a shared agenda for organizational adaptation.
Running from October 7-8, the event prioritizes dialogue over passive presentation, focusing on how generative AI is actively reshaping business models. The roster of speakers includes Wharton professor Ethan Mollick, who will participate via livestream, and MIT principal research scientist Andrew McAfee. Joining them are industry figures such as Ara Energy’s Shameek Konar and computer scientist Denise Koessler Gosnell.
Dean Stephen L. Mangum describes the current climate as a period of unprecedented workforce evolution. For co-chair Jeff Abbott, formerly the CEO of Ivanti, the gathering serves as a platform for leaders to move past surface-level trends and establish concrete frameworks for the future. The summit represents the initial phase of a broader, long-term initiative by Haslam to bridge the gap between academic research and the practical demands of the modern enterprise. Organizations interested in the proceedings can request information through the college’s official portal.
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