A Day in the Life with AI
A Day in the Life with AI
In 90 minutes, Pamplin faculty will walk through how AI fits into a typical day, helping people plan, organize, explore ideas, and make decisions more efficiently. This free webinar is designed to build AI fluency through familiar, everyday scenarios, showing how AI can be used responsibly without technical expertise.
Free Zoom webinar • Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET
What you’ll explore
What a Day with AI Can Look Like
Participants will explore how AI is reshaping daily work across marketing, operations, and experience-driven industries. Faculty experts will share insights on the following topics:
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Planning & organizing information
Using AI to gather, summarize, and structure information for daily tasks.
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Decision support & sense-making
How AI can help think through options and tradeoffs without replacing judgment.
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Creativity & communication
Drafting, brainstorming, and refining ideas more efficiently.
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Responsible everyday use
Understanding limitations, risks, and how to stay thoughtful and ethical.
Who should attend
Built for Pamplin alumni, parents, and professionals
This session is designed for the entire Pamplin community and perfect for any who want to learn more about how AI is showing up in everyday life and work.
No technical background required. This session is designed to be accessible for everyday users; no coding.
Free Zoom webinar • Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET
With Pamplin faculty experts
Phil Xiang, Ph.D.
Department Head and Professor
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Shilpa Rao, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice
Marketing
Jim Dickhans, MBA
Director of Information Technology
Pamplin College of Business
Onur Seref, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Business Information Technology
David Townsend, Ph.D.
Digges Family Professor of Entrepreneurship
Management
Free Zoom webinar • Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET