This year’s conference will address three themes through panels and discussions with industry leaders, educators, scholars and healthcare leadership.

THEME 1

Meaning & Identity
How might our sense of self and human autonomy be shaped by AI? Explore how individuals and society can cultivate flourishing and authenticity in a world increasingly influenced by intelligent tech.

THEME 2

Learning and Education
Examine how AI is transforming learning strategies, teaching practices and driving pedagogical innovation. Consider how AI is disrupting traditional education, challenging the value of existing outcomes and creating opportunity for more customized and interactive experiences.

THEME 3

Work and the Workforce
Ask how organizations are preparing leadership and individuals to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, challenging not just how we work but the purpose of work itself. Discover how AI is transforming workforce expectations and redefining essential skills.

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Conference Schedule
2026
Thursday, April 23rd
9:00 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Jay Yang, Gonzaga University
Katia Passerini, Gonzaga University

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM

A Jesuit Approach to Responsible AI

Anthony Fisher, Gonzaga University

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Faith and Spirituality in the Age of AI

Fr. Tim Clancy SJ, Gonzaga University
Fr. Brendan McGuire, Saint Simon Church
Fr. Evaristus Ekwueme SJ, Georgetown University

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Student Perspectives on Faith and Spirituality in the Age of AI

Izzy Tilles, Computer Science, Gonzaga University
Kaelyn Wellman, Philosophy, Gonzaga University
Bella Realmuto, Political Science, Gonzaga University
Aiden O'Brien, Human Physiology, Gonzaga University
Kazu Betzler, Business, Gonzaga University

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Educating in the Age of AI

Anny Fritzen Case, Gonzaga University
Chase Bollig, Gonzaga University
Casey Wilhelm, University of Idaho
Aaron Wolf, Colgate University

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

AI Technologies for Educators

Taylor Black, Catholic University
Jay Yang, Gonzaga University
Marcisa Cordreanu, Playlab AI

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Professions, Professional Development and Leadership

Brett Spooner, Gravis Law
Kellen Sorauf, Regis University
Matt Hoag, Gonzaga University
Grace Yee, Adobe

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Healthcare in the Age of AI

Cyrus Olsen, Scranton University
Mark Graves, University of San Francisco
Jessica McHugh, Multicare
Scott Hulse, United States Air Force

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

5:00 PM

Reflections

Anthony Fisher, Gonzaga University
Jay Yang, Gonzaga University

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

5:17 PM

Student Research and Entrepreneurship Showcase

Gonzaga Students

5:17 PM - 7:00 PM