AI Day At USC - March 19, 2026

AI Day At USC - March 19, 2026

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 USC Division of Information Technology and the Garnet AI Foundry

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.

Event Details

AI Day Event Page

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Russell House Student Union, University of South Carolina (Ballroom, Theater, and Classrooms)

What to Expect

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 Session & Showcase

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

Coporate 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.

Prices range from $0.00 to $150.00 (price depends on options selected)