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Building on the success of last year’s Generative AI Symposium, AI Literacy Days 2026 expands beyond discussion and places greater emphasis on practical application, supporting educators and leaders in integrating AI thoughtfully into their academic and institutional work. Join us for this two-day event focused on strengthening AI understanding and responsible adoption across our academic community.
Event Details
Program
Session on March 31st – 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Microsoft Learn for Educators – Generative AI for Teaching Bootcamp
Target Audience: Instructors looking to build confidence and capacity in AI instruction.
This hands-on experience is focused on Copilot, AI-enhanced teaching workflows, and preparing students with future-ready skills. Through this instructor-led session, participants will explore how AI and Microsoft tools can enhance educational outcomes and streamline faculty workloads.
Session on April 1st – 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Microsoft Copilot Prompt-a-thon
Target Audience: Administrators, Deans, Provosts, Students, and Educational Leadership Teams. An immersive session addressing responsible AI use, practical prompting strategies, and leadership considerations for scaling adoption within academic settings. By demystifying AI, participants can confidently implement these technologies to drive modernization across the University.
Lunch & Networking: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (both days).
The same sessions are offered in French.
To register for the French sessions.
| Dates | Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 or Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 |
| Hours | 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Deadline | Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 11 p.m. |
| Seats available | 50 in-person (full) and 400 online |
| Organizer | Information Technology |
| Audience | University community |
| Language | English |
| Delivery mode | Bimodal (in person or via MS Teams) |
| Location | INNOVA - Sixth floor of the Learning Crossroads |
| Start date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 8:45 am |
| End date | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 4:30 pm |
| Duration | Full day event |
| Deadline | Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 11:00 pm |
| Registered | 255 |
| Seats available | 195 |
| Organizer | University of Ottawa |
| Audience | University community |
| Language | English event |
| Delivery mode | Bimodal (in person or Teams) |
| Location | INNOVA - Sixth floor of the Learning Crossroads |