AI Day at USC

AI Day at USC

AI Day at USC is a one‑day, in‑person, statewide event bringing together students, faculty, staff, campus partners and invited institutions across South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping learning, research, operations and innovation at the University of South Carolina.

Hosted by the Division of IT and the Garnet AI Foundry

Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Russell House Student Union, University of South Carolina (Ballroom, Theater and Classrooms)

Event Details

This event highlights the incredible AI momentum on our campus from custom GPT creation and responsible‑use initiatives to teaching innovations, research applications and cross‑unit collaborations.

Keynote

Insights into USC’s growing AI ecosystem, including campus‑wide initiatives, responsible‑use frameworks, and partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft, OpenAI, Gartner, DataCamp and Boodlebox.

Panels & Conversations

Faculty & Staff Panel: The State of AI at USC

Student Panel: AI at USC: A Student’s Perspective

Concurrent Learning Sessions

AI use cases across campus

Hands‑on productivity demos using USC‑supported tools

Teaching strategies for an AI‑enabled classroom

Research applications and innovation spotlights

Poster Sessions & Showcase

A scholarly and interactive poster gallery featuring AI‑related research, projects, programs and innovations from across USC.

Corporate Partner Engagement

Meet the teams behind the tools you use. Industry partners will be on campus offering demos, conversations and Q&A throughout the day