Deans' Conference Series
AI, Innovation and Experiential Learning
AI, Innovation and Experiential Learning in Management Education
9 June 2026
Sands Family Grounds | Arlington, VA
The Future of Business Education
An Invitation-Only Leadership Forum
This community event brings together a select group of deans and higher education leaders at a moment of profound transformation.
AI is not just reshaping pedagogy — it is redefining how business schools design programs, deliver learning, and set their strategic direction.
This forum is designed for leaders actively navigating that shift. Through peer discussions, live demonstrations, and institutional perspectives, participants will engage in candid conversations on what has changed, what is working, and what needs to come next.
The format is interactive by design. This is not a conference, but a working forum where every participant has the chance to contribute, share, and learn.
Participation is limited and by invitation only to ensure the level of dialogue and exchange
Event Details
TIME |
SESSION |
|
| 9:15 a.m. |
Registration & Breakfast |
|
| 10 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks Michael Lenox, Interim Dean, UVA Darden School of Business |
|
| 10:30 a.m. |
AI & Pedagogy - State of the Market Benjamin Stevenin, Special Advisor & Contributor, P&Q |
|
| 10:45 a.m. |
Intelligent Immersive Pedagogy: From VR to AI Alon Epstein, Co-Founder, AVRIS Technologies |
|
| 11:30 a.m. | Break | |
| 11:45 p.m |
Masterclass Teaching Agile in an Agile Way - AI Immersive Case Yael Grushka-Cockayne, Senior Associate Dean for Full Time MBA Program, UVA Darden School of Business |
|
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
|
| 1:15 p.m. |
The Paradox of Perfect Machines Dr. Michael J. Jabbour (M.J), AI Innovation Officer, Microsoft |
|
| 2 p.m. |
Break |
|
| 2:15 p.m. |
AI in Action: How Business Schools Are Transforming Learning Across Student Populations Moderated by: Anne Trumbore, Chief Digital Learning Officer, UVA Darden School of Business |
|
| 3 p.m. |
Break |
|
| 3:30 p.m. |
Candidate Intimacy Through AI Sat Sharma, Managing Director, P&Q |
|
| 3:45 p.m. |
Interactive Session & Round Tables Revolutionizing the Business School of the Future! Moderated by: Yael Grushka-Cockayne, Senior Associate Dean for Full Time MBA Program, UVA Darden School of Business |
|
| 4:30 p.m. |
Fireside Chat: Business schools - from Learning to Leading John Byrne, P&Q Founder |
|
| 5:15 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
|
| 5:30 p.m. |
Closing Reception in honor of John Byrne |
Accomodations
The following are hotel options that are within a reasonable distance of Sands Family Grounds.
- Le Meridien
- Hyatt Centric
- Residence Inn
- Hilton Rosslyn The Key
- Hotel Madera
- Courtyard Arlington Rosslyn
- Hilton Arlington
Parking
Darden Sands Family Grounds | 1100 Wilson Blvd, 30th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209
The parking garage for UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds is located on Wilson Blvd. The garage entrance is to the left of the building entrance.
- The parking garage hours of operation run 24/7.
- Self-serving parking rates are as follows: $10/1st hour, $20/day
- If the garage is full upon your arrival, there are several nearby public garages that are also available as an alternative. Rates range from $9 to $20 all day or allow you to pay by the hour.
Building Access & Elevator Instructions
- Park in the building's garage and take the elevators to the Main Floor.
- From the Main Floor, walk straight across the lobby to the elevators located next to the security desk.
- We will have on-site staff keying attendees up to the 30th floor during registration & breakfast, as elevator access is monitored/locked for visitors. If you arrive late and need assistance accessing the building, please contact us at (434) 872-3809.
For more information on traveling to Sands Family Grounds, view details here.
