AI in Higher Education Webinars
IREX and Development Gateway are proud to present an executive webinar series exploring the future of artificial intelligence in higher education. Bringing together senior leaders from across the sector, the series will examine the findings and implications of the recently launched AI Readiness in Higher Education report, which highlights how universities worldwide are responding to the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, governance, workforce readiness, and institutional transformation.
June 2026 Webinar
The Higher Education AI Reality Check: From Global Insights to Institutional Action
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (9:00 a.m. EDT)
Format: Virtual with an opportunity for audience participation
Join us on June 10 for the first session in this timely series, where global higher education leaders will examine the most pressing questions facing institutions as they navigate AI adoption. Hosted by Aleks Dardeli, President and CEO of IREX, the conversation will focus on the ethical, strategic, and operational decisions shaping how higher education can respond with confidence and purpose.
This special event will be moderated by Cameron Mirza, IREX Chief of Party in Jordan. Mirza is one of the principal authors of From Ambition to Adoption: Insights into University AI Readiness from Around the World.
The webinar will feature a distinguished panel of leaders in higher education and global development, including:
- Dr. Rick Burnette, Senior Vice Provost and Chief Strategy Officer of Florida State University
- Josh Powell, President of Development Gateway
Together, panelists will explore how universities approach AI in teaching, research, and administration, while also addressing the governance, talent, and institutional shifts required for responsible and effective implementation. The discussion will offer practical insights into what AI readiness looks like in practice, the barriers institutions continue to face, and the priorities that can guide action, partnership, and investment.
Register for the webinar:
This webinar will be recorded and will be available at irex.org following the event.
Future programs in the series will be held in September and November of 2026.