2026 IUC Collaborative Initiatives Summit
September 22, 2026
The IUC Collaborative Initiatives Summit is an annual multi-campus, cross-functional event that brings together senior leaders from the various IUC Committees and stakeholders in our IUC Collaborative Initiatives programs. We celebrate our successes and identify opportunities for more collaboration. The Summit will be held this year on September 22, 2026 at the 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio. Please reach out to Megan Leone with questions.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Darren Pulsipher
Dr. Darren Pulsipher is a globally recognized technology leader, author, educator, and keynote speaker specializing in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and organizational modernization. He serves as a Professor of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University and as a Chief Enterprise Architect, where he has spent more than three decades helping government agencies, higher education institutions, and private-sector organizations navigate complex technology transformations and achieve measurable business outcomes.
To learn more about Dr. Pulsipher's work, please visit his AI-Augmented website here. Becoming AI-Augmented explores how individuals and organizations can responsibly leverage artificial intelligence to expand human capability rather than replace it. Through practical frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable guidance, the book helps leaders prepare their organizations and workforce for the next era of AI-driven transformation. Additional higher education resources are available through the AI-Augmented website.