What is AI Day?
A one-day, in-person statewide showcase of how AI is reshaping learning, research, operations and innovation at USC.
Who’s invited?
Students, faculty, staff, campus partners and invited institutions from across South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina
When & Where?
March 19, 2026
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Russell House Student Union, Columbia, SC
Hosted by: The USC Division of IT & Garnet AI Foundry
Why Attend
- Get the big picture on AI at USC from custom GPTs to responsible-use frameworks.
- Insightful keynote with campus leaders and partners like Microsoft, OpenAI, Gartner, DataCamp & Boodlebox.
- Faculty & staff talk campus AI strategy and students share real perspectives.
- Breakouts & demos of practical AI use cases, productivity tools, teaching strategies.
- Showcase & posters of research, projects and innovations from across USC.
- Meet partner teams, ask questions, see tools in action.
What You’ll Take Away
- AI literacy & actionable skills
- Cross-unit and cross-university connections
- Fresh ideas for teaching, research & operations
- Real examples of AI in use applicable to today’s education climates.