May 12, 2026 – MEDIA ADVISORY: ThinkAI Research and Innovation Symposium 

MEDIA ADVISORY: 
ThinkAI Research and Innovation Symposium 

About: The symposium is organized to convene the region’s premier AI thought leaders, researchers, students, industry leaders and community partners to explore the ideas shaping the future of artificial intelligence.  

When: 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026. Symposium agenda.

Where: The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC

Who: The Charlotte AI Institute for Research (CLTAI2), UNC Charlotte’s hub for interdisciplinary and transformative AI discovery, supported by UNC Charlotte’s Division of Research, is partnering with AI//Forward to present its inaugural symposium, ThinkAI Research and Innovation.  

The Charlotte AI Institute for Research was founded in 2025 as part of UNC Charlotte’s Division of Research. CLTAI2 is a catalytic hub and dynamic collaborative for interdisciplinary and transformative AI research — mobilizing scientific discovery, cultivating strategic partnerships and positioning UNC Charlotte as a global leader with impact across North Carolina and beyond.

AI//FORWARD, launched in Charlotte with its 2025 conference, serves as a strategic hub for networking and high-level knowledge-sharing, enabling organizational leaders to harness the power of AI for real-world impact, growth and success.

Media Information: RSVP is required to cover the event. All media should register by end-of-day, Wednesday, May 13.