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Kansas City AI Club Meetup: Future of Higher Education in the AI Age
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Kansas City AI Club Meetup on January 20, 2026 | Panel Discussion: The Future of Higher Education in the AI Age | KU Edwards Campus
The Kansas City AI Club 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.
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âś… How will AI change education in the next 5 years?
âś… What skills will matter most in the AI economy?
âś… How should universities, employers, and students adapt right now?
🎤 Featured Speakers for this Event
- Kara Lowe (President & CEO KC Tech Council)
- Lyndsay Noble (Director of Analytics & Technology Programs | Professor Rockhurst University)
- Dr. Doug Ward (Associate Director, Center for Teaching Excellence University of Kansas
- Dr. Robert Voss (Associate Professor of History Northwest Missouri State University
- Moderator: Doug Hohulin (Board Member & Humanities Chair Kansas City AI Club)
Performers, kovac.ai, Actionable Ops, Fuel Labs and Aspiria NOW.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 4:45 PM – 7:30 PM CST (Presentation begins at 5:45 PM)
Location: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: MashMetrics, Next Level
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