AI in Marketing Conference

The Department of Marketing is proud to host the AI in Marketing Conference on April 7, 2026. This dynamic event will bring together leading industry professionals, technology innovators, and academic scholars to explore cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence in marketing.

Event Details

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Various, Reynolds Hall

Faculty and Business Professionals Registration

Schedule of Events

Keynote Speeches

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM in Reynolds Hall, Room 2001
Hear from leading experts in AI as they share their insights into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing the marketing industry.

Keynote registration for students coming soon

Lunch & Networking Session

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in Reynolds Hall, Room 2000 (Lewis Atrium)
Enjoy lunch while networking with industry professionals

Registration coming soon

Academic Sessions

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | 2:45 PM 4:00 PM in Reynolds Hall, Room 3000

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to help you better understand and apply AI tools in marketing!

AI Marketing Agent Workshop with Base 44/WIX

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM in Reynolds Hall, Room 6201

Student AI Marketing Agent Workshop RSVP Form

AI Marketing Research Workshop with Credamo

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Reynolds Hall, Room 6201

Student AI Marketing Research Workshop RSVP Form

Marketing Professional Image Dinner

5:00-6:30 PM in Reynolds Hall, Room 2000 (Lewis Atrium)

Student Marketing Professional Image Night Dinner RSVP Form
Alumni and Industry Professionals (invite only)

Our Esteemed Speakers

Vanitha Swaminathan
Associate Dean, Research and Strategic Initiatives
Thomas Marshall Professor of Marketing
University of Pittsburgh School of Business

Shane Wang
Co-Director of Sponsored Research and Executive Education
Professor of Marketing
Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech University

Elery Rojas
Director of University Programs & Outreach
WIX and Base 44

View 2025 AI in Marketing Conference Agenda

Online AI in Marketing Competition – Sponsored by Credamo and Base 44

Step into the future of marketing and compete with students from around the world in this exciting global AI in Marketing Competition. Showcase your creativity, analytical thinking, and AI-driven marketing skills while tackling real-world challenges at the intersection of technology and strategy.

The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all universities worldwide, with teams of up to three students.

Register by 11:59 PM EST, Sunday, March 15, 2026, for your chance to gain international recognition, connect with industry leaders, and compete for cash prizes . Don’t miss this opportunity to put your AI marketing skills on the global stage!

Registration Link