AI Institute & Fair 2026
2026 AI Institute & Fair
Call for Proposals | Hosted by the FHSU Generative AI Task Force
About the AI Institute & Fair
The FHSU Generative AI Task Force invites faculty, staff, students, and community members to share their work at the 2026 AI Institute & Fair.
Now in its third year, the Institute brings together educators, researchers, creators, and professionals to explore how generative AI is transforming teaching, learning, research, creativity, and professional practice.
Whether you are experimenting with AI in your classroom, developing research, creating art, or exploring new ideas, we welcome your perspective.
You do not need a finished project. Works in progress, early experiments, and practical applications are encouraged.
Event Structure
You may participate in one or more of the following:
Online Sessions — April 13
Virtual presentations and discussions open to all participants.
In-Person Sessions — April 14
On-campus presentations, panels, and discussions.
AI Fair Exhibition — April 14
Interactive booths featuring demos, posters, and hands-on showcases.
Themes
- Teaching with AI: Innovations and strategies for AI in teaching practice
- Learning with AI: AI’s impact on student learning and experience
- AI Research: Current studies and methodologies in AI
- Creative AI: AI in art, music, writing, and creativity
- Cutting-Edge AI: Emerging or future-facing AI applications
Who Should Submit
We welcome proposals from faculty, staff, students, and community members across all disciplines and levels of experience. You do not need a finished research project or formal study to participate. Many of the most valuable sessions share classroom practices, creative work, pilot projects, early research, or lessons learned while experimenting with AI tools. If you have explored how AI intersects with your teaching, learning, research, creative practice, or professional work, we encourage you to share your experience and contribute to the conversation.
Presentation Formats
- Lightning talks
- Roundtables
- Formal presentations
- Fair demos
Proposal Timeline
Call Opens: February 23, 2026
Proposal Deadline: March 24, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: Rolling through March 30, 2026
Questions? Email ai@fhsu.edu