AI That Works for People, Organizations, and Society
April 9, 2026
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
University of Indianapolis
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
About the Summit
The inaugural University of Indianapolis AI Summit brings together business leaders, technologists, policymakers, educators, and students for a dynamic day focused on the real-world impact of artificial intelligence.
Through executive perspectives, real-world use cases, and cross-sector dialogue, the Summit centers on AI that works for People, Organizations, and Society. Sessions highlight how organizations are applying AI to solve real problems, strengthen operations, and support people in their work.
The Summit emphasizes responsible adoption that connects technological advancement with human judgment, creativity, and purpose.
Summit Theme: AI That Works for People, Organizations, and Society
This Summit focuses on practical application rather than hype. AI is examined through outcomes, workforce readiness, and trust.
Why Indiana. Why Indianapolis. Why Now.
Who Should Attend and Why
What You Will Gain
Why Indiana. Why Indianapolis. Why Now.
Why Indiana
Indiana is known as a state that works. It values practicality, productivity, and people who deliver results. As AI reshapes work and industry, Indiana is positioned to lead through application rather than abstraction.
The state’s strengths in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, finance, and education require accessible AI solutions that are reliable, responsible, and built for real world environments. This Summit reflects Indiana’s focus on AI that delivers value.
Why Indianapolis
Indianapolis sits at the intersection of industry, education, and innovation. The city reflects the realities most organizations face when adopting AI:
- Complex systems
- Diverse workforces
- High expectations for impact
Leadership in AI belongs in communities where AI must work across sectors and at scale. Indianapolis represents that reality.
Why Now
AI has moved beyond experimentation. Organizations are no longer deciding whether to use AI. They are deciding how to use it responsibly and effectively.
At the same time, demand for AI ready talent continues to grow. Traditional education and training models are struggling to keep pace. This moment calls for leaders who can translate technology into practice and empower people for AI enabled work and build trust. The 2026 AI Summit convenes those leaders now.
Why this Summit Matters
AI is actively reshaping how work gets done. Many organizations struggle to move from pilot projects to meaningful outcomes. This Summit matters because it focuses on the real work of AI adoption:
- Applying AI responsibly
- Preparing the workforce
- Aligning systems, people, and values
- Building trust at scale
The Summit is designed for leaders responsible for outcomes, not experimentation.
Why This Summit Is Different
Most AI events focus on tools or emerging technology. This Summit focuses on what makes AI work:
- Real world use cases over theory
- Workforce readiness over technical novelty
- Leadership and change management over demos
- Responsible adoption and trust as core requirements
This is not a summit about building the most advanced AI. It is a summit about building AI that works.
Who should Attend and Why
The University of Indianapolis AI Summit is designed for leaders and practitioners responsible for turning AI potential into real world results.
- Business and Industry Leaders
Learn how organizations are using AI today. Understand what is working, what is scaling, and how workforce readiness shapes success. - Technology and Data Professionals
Explore how AI systems intersect with organizational culture, ethics, and adoption. Learn how to design solutions that are trusted and sustained. - Human Resources and Talent Development Leaders
Understand how AI is reshaping roles, skills, and leadership expectations. Focus areas include AI literacy, reskilling, and change management.
- Educators and Academic Leaders
Gain insight into evolving industry expectations. Identify opportunities to align curriculum, credentials, and partnerships with real world AI use cases. - Policymakers and Public Sector Leaders
Engage with cross sector perspectives on governance, workforce impact, and responsible AI adoption. - Students and Emerging Professionals
Gain exposure to real world AI use cases and workforce expectations. Understand the human skills that are reshaping careers.
What You Will Gain
Participants will leave with:
- Connections across business, education, and policy
- Insight into how AI is used across industries today
- Practical understanding of workforce and talent implications
- Frameworks for responsible and human centered AI adoption
Program Agenda
9:00-9:50 a.m.
Registration and Networking
10:00-10:10 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Focus: AI as a leadership and workforce challenge. Setting expectations for practical application and outcomes.
10:10-10:25 a.m.
The State of AI in Indiana
Focus: Indiana’s opportunity to lead through workforce development and applied AI.
10:25-11:05 a.m.
Opening Keynote by Ravi Kumar S
Harnessing AI for Human Progress: From Disruption to Empowerment
Focus: AI that works for people. Human judgment, leadership, and empowerment at scale.
11:05-12:15 p.m.
The Future of Work and Talent in an AI Economy
A forward looking discussion on how organizations are redesigning work, skills, and leadership in the age of AI. Panelists will examine workforce transformation, ethical adoption, and collaboration between industry and higher education.
12:15-1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch
UIndy Hall, Schwitzer Student Center
1:30-3:00 p.m.
Industry Spotlight Sessions: AI in Action
Real world use cases showcasing how organizations are applying AI today to drive efficiency, innovation, customer experience, and competitive advantage. Sessions emphasize what is working, what is scaling, and lessons others can apply.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Closing Keynote by Justina Nixon-Saintil
From Insight to Action: Building AI That Works
Focus: Moving from experimentation to impact through workforce readiness, leadership, and responsible adoption.
KeyNote Speakers
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant
Ravi Kumar S was appointed CEO of Cognizant in January 2023. In his role as CEO, Ravi sets the strategic direction of the company, promotes Cognizant’s client-first culture, and focuses on ensuring sustainable growth and driving long-term shareholder value.
He is a highly accomplished technology industry executive with experience in transforming businesses. He was recently included in the Time AI 100 2025 as one of the most influential leaders working on groundbreaking advances in artificial intelligence.
Prior to Cognizant, Ravi served as President of Infosys from 2016 to 2022, where he led the global services organization across all industry segments and served as Chairman of the Board of Infosys BPM Ltd. Previously, he was the Group Head for the Insurance, Healthcare, and Cards and Payments unit, and led the Global Delivery organization where he built the Oracle and CRM practices.
Before joining Infosys, Ravi served in positions of increasing responsibility at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cambridge Technology Partners, Oracle and Sapient (now Publicis Sapient). The early part of his career was spent as a nuclear scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center of India.
Ravi is a member of the board of directors of TransUnion and the board of governors of New York Academy of Sciences. He is the Chair of the AI working committee of the US Chamber of Commerce, and on their board of directors. He is also on the Board of US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
He holds an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management, India.
Justina Nixon-saintil
Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Impact Officer, IBM
Justina Nixon-Saintil is IBM’s Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Chief Impact Officer, driving initiatives focused on building an AI-prepared talent pipeline and social innovation. A champion of lifelong learning and problem solving Justina drives initiatives that enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality.
From leading employee volunteerism, education collaborations, and investment in IBM SkillsBuild, to social innovation programs like the IBM Impact Accelerator that apply IBM technologies and its expertise to environmental challenges with the help of hybrid cloud and AI, Justina has built a team that serves as IBM’s Social Impact Center of Excellence, benefiting millions worldwide. Under her leadership, Justina oversees corporate practices upholding uncompromising ethics and transparency.
Prior to IBM, Justina held leadership roles at Verizon and the U.S. Department of Energy. She holds an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Justina is an Aspen Institute First Movers Fellow and serves on the boards of Carnegie Learning and the New York Climate Exchange. Her work in the creation of the IBM Impact Accelerator also received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Best Sustainability Program award in 2023.
Pricing & Registration
Early Bird Price
Early Bird Deadline:
March 20, 2026
$99
Regular Price
March 21 – March 31, 2026
$159
Late Price
April 1 – April 9, 2026
$199