Closing Plenary - Embracing AI for Advancement in Education
There are promises everywhere right now that artificial intelligence (AI) can change the world of work. But for many of us, this technological surge in popularity appears to be happening at an overwhelming pace. The anxiety of needing to keep up coupled with the fear of being left behind are all too real. But it doesn't have to be that way.
In this session, author of The Connected Campus and CASE Crystal Apple winner, Tracy Playle will break down the AI opportunities through the lens of what this means for advancement professionals in education. In a session that spans the longer term big picture through to things you can try out right there in the session to start adopting AI right now, you'll come away knowing exactly how this might impact your role and the opportunities within it. We'll support the leaders in the room to feel fully equipped to engage in conversations about how AI impacts strategic leadership decisions in advancement, and we'll show how practitioners in the room can start using these tools to bring creativity, efficiency and impact to their work.
Above all, we'll also explore the ethical context of using AI tools and how to create your own set of boundaries and principles to ensure that you're using the tools responsibly and with transparency.
By sharing a range of tools and their applications, you'll leave the session with practical next steps to apply in your role.