How Mississippi Colleges Become Engines of Regional Competitiveness in the Age of AI

In this keynote, David Collins will explore how Mississippi colleges can strengthen workforce alignment in an AI-driven economy. Drawing on his work with Innovate Mississippi and the Mississippi AI Collaborative, he will share practical ways institutions can encourage applied AI literacy, employer partnership, and regional coordination. Attendees will gain a clear framework for equipping students, faculty, and communities to thrive in the next era of work.