Presidential Luncheon: AI and the Next Era of Discovery

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Intercontinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf | 801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Join President Katherine A. Rowe for lunch and conversation with alumni and faculty whose work sits at the forefront of technology and innovation. The program will begin with a moderated panel, followed by interactive roundtable discussions led by faculty, staff and industry leaders. Panelists include Tucker Peters ’28, founder of W&M AI Club, and Alison Smith Renner ’09, vice president, Human AI Innovation at DataMinr. Together, we will explore how artificial intelligence and data are accelerating discovery across fields and how higher education must evolve in response. Join the discussion to reflect on the opportunities ahead, the new kinds of questions emerging and the role William & Mary can play in helping shape a future where these advances expand what people are capable of imagining and achieving. Boxed lunches will be provided.

Price: Alumni & Guests: $50; Young Guarde & Guests: $40