March 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The highly anticipated Leadership in the Age of AI forum at Northwestern State University is Wednesday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall on campus, providing basic and essential insight into the rapidly growing impact of artificial intelligence on our daily lives.

This free, public event will feature distinguished experts in AI, medicine and business, offering a unique opportunity to hear how AI is transforming society through its influence on leadership and countless industries.

Hosted under the leadership of President James Genovese, the event underscores NSU’s commitment to becoming a regional leader in artificial intelligence and innovation. The distinguished panel includes:

  • Dr. Julian Bailes – Renowned neurosurgeon and leading expert on brain health and sports-related injuries, discussing AI’s role in advancing medical research.
  • Dr. Neilank Jha – Neurosurgeon, behavioral economist, and newly appointed NSU Distinguished Professor in Leadership & Neuroeconomics, sharing insights on leadership through an interdisciplinary lens.
  • Monty Chicola – Founder of Real Vision Software and NSU alumnus, examining AI-driven enterprise computing and its impact on business and industry.

The forum will provide valuable insights into AI applications in technology, healthcare and business, with practical discussions on how AI is being utilized today and what the future holds.

Why Attend?

  • Learn from world-class experts on AI’s impact across multiple fields.
  • Engage in forward-thinking discussions about leadership in an AI-driven world.
  • Discover how AI is already transforming industries such as medicine, transportation, government, insurance and manufacturing.

This event is part of NSU’s broader initiative to integrate AI education into its curriculum, including the development of AI driven programming and interdisciplinary leadership courses. The forum also follows the recent announcement of the Lola Walker Dunahoe Endowed Chair, aimed at attracting top talent in interdisciplinary studies.

“This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the real-world applications of artificial intelligence in leadership and industry,” said Northwestern President James T. Genovese. “Attendees will gain valuable insights from highly accomplished, yet approachable experts.”

Magale Recital Hall is in the Creative and Performing Arts Annex next to A.A. Fredericks Auditorium at 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457.

For more information on Leadership in the Age of AI and to register for this free event, visit www.nsu.la/leadershipAI.

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed at https://www.nsula.edu/livestream/.