River Region Higher Ed Innovation Roundtable

River Region Higher Education Innovation Roundtable

CONNECT. COLLABORATE. INNOVATE.

Join academic leaders from across the River Region for a strategic discussion focused on advancing innovation, and aligning higher education with workforce and economic development priorites.

Event Details

Date: May 28, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: The Eagle Institute (39 Dexter Avenue, Suite 104, Montgomery, AL 36104)

Purpose

The River Region is home to a network of colleges and universities with the potential to drive innovation, talent development, and economic mobility. This roundtable will bring together key stakeholders to:

• Collaborate on AUM Innovation Challenge (October 2026) to engae students in the River Region to participate in a "hackathon" style challenge based arohnd AI. This is a collaboration between Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) and The Eagle Institute (Air University/A7V)

• Strengthen cross-institution collaboration
• Align academic programs with regional workforce needs
• Identify opportunities for shared resources and joint initatives
• Exlpore innovation pipelines in AI, STEM, and emerging industries

Who Should Attend

• University & College Leadership
• Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Directors
• Workforce Development Leaders
• Research & Innovation Professionals
• Strategic Partnership & Externall Affaris Professionals

Expected Outcomes

• Identified priority iniatives for 2026-2027 academic year (AUM Innovation Challenge, etc.)
• Clear opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration
• Framework for ongoing River Region higher-ed coordination

Hosted By

The Eagle Institute (Air University/A7V)

In partership with Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM)

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