Russell Harrison, managing director for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-USA, will be the guest speaker. Harrison and his team at IEEE-USA are active in educating policymakers on artificial intelligence, providing advice and guidance as laws and regulations are being crafted, proposed and debated. In his presentation, Harrison will offer valuable insights into the perspectives of officials and lawmakers in our nation’s capital regarding AI, as well as explore the role of higher education professionals in this evolving landscape.