The AI User Group is a welcoming space for people across the university who are curious about artificial intelligence, from first-time attendees to those already using AI in their work. Because the field changes quickly, these sessions create a simple way to learn from colleagues, hear how AI is being used in real settings, and ask questions in a low-pressure environment.

The next session will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. This month’s presentation will feature Eddie T. Etsey, Associate Athletics Director, Technology & Data Analytics and Women’s Tennis Administrator. Eddie will lead a conversation on AI, data, analytics, and decision-making in Athletics, followed by time for questions and discussion.

This session offers a chance to hear how AI-related questions show up in a part of campus where data and decision-making often move side by side. Even for those outside Athletics, the conversation should be useful for thinking about how AI and analytics can support work in settings where timing, context, and judgment are very important.

For those attending for the first time, the AI User Group is an easy way to stay connected to AI conversations happening across campus. The sessions often highlight real examples from colleagues and raise questions that carry over into administrative, research, and teaching work.

The session will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. To join, use the Teams link provided in the event announcement.

If you have questions about the AI User Group, would like to suggest a future topic, or are interested in sharing your own work, contact the AI Support Team. To receive updates on future sessions and other campus AI resources, subscribe to the AI at Iowa newsletter.