Kansas City AI Club Meetup: Future of Higher Education in the AI Age

The is excited to announce our next event is on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and hosted by the Regnier Hall Auditorium at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus. The topic is "The Future of Higher Education in the AI Age" with an expert panel discussion.
🎓 Event Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has forever changed our lives and is reshaping how we teach, learn, work and build careers. Join us for a special panel discussion with leaders across higher education, workforce development and technology.
✅ How will AI change education in the next 5 years?
✅ What skills will matter most in the AI economy?
✅ How should universities, employers, and students adapt right now?
🎤 Featured Speakers for this Event
- (President & CEO KC Tech Council)
- (Director of Analytics & Technology Programs | Professor Rockhurst University)
- (Associate Director, Center for Teaching Excellence University of Kansas
- s (Associate Professor of History Northwest Missouri State University
- Moderator: (Board Member & Humanities Chair Kansas City AI Club)
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:45 PM – 7:30 PM CST (Presentation begins at 5:45 PM)
📍 Regnier Hall Auditorium – University of Kansas Edwards Campus (12610 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213)
💲 Cost: $20 (taxes & fees included) – Free for students (we will send out a special code soon) | $30 at the door (if available)
🗓️ Agenda

4:45 PM: Doors Open
4:45–5:45 PM: Open Networking
5:45–7:15 PM: Panel Discussion + Q&A
7:30 PM: Event Ends
🙏 Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: , , , , and Aspiria NOW.
The is the perfect place to meet like-minded people and explore this new and exciting field. Our goal is to create a vibrant community of AI enthusiasts, students, and professionals who want to share knowledge and ideas, collaborate and stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in AI.
Check out https://kansascity.ai for upcoming events and other information.

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