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The State of AI in the Commonwealth

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 | 4:30 to 7 p.m. | Rosslyn, VA

Join us on Feb. 7 at Sands Family Grounds in Rosslyn, VA, for the winter edition of the Knowledge ∞ Continuum, a technology-led conversation series from the Center for the Management of IT (CMIT), designed to connect research with real-world practice. 

This program will feature the launch of the State of AI in the Commonwealth report, co-sponsored by the Center for the Management of IT and AI Research @ UVA.

Save the date! Our annual daylong conference will be held at the UVA McIntire School of Commerce in Charlottesville on Friday, May 1, 2026. More details coming soon.

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Agenda
Time Event
4:30 p.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
4:40 p.m. Launch of the State of AI in the Commonwealth Report
5 p.m. Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders
5:45 p.m. Networking Reception with M.S. in MIT Class of 2026

This program will feature the launch of the State of AI in the Commonwealth report, led by Ryan Wright, Co-Director, AI Research @ UVA; Special Advisor to the Provost for AI Research; and Rolls-Royce Commonwealth Eminent Professor of Commerce.

Following the report highlight, a panel of industry experts will share perspectives on the state of AI in government, consulting, and education, exploring current trends, challenges, and what’s ahead.  

The event closes with a networking reception with fellow attendees, including members of the current M.S. in the Management of IT (MSMIT) cohort. We hope to see you there!

Panelists

Altin Ilirjani (M.S. in MIT '21)
Altin Ilirjani (M.S. in MIT '21)
Lecturer, Georgetown University

Altin Ilirjani is a Lecturer at Georgetown University and a former White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, working with senior federal leaders on data, AI, and digital modernization initiatives. He brings more than two decades of cross-sector experience in government, academia, and the private sector, with a focus on applying technology and evidence to real-world organizational challenges. Ilirjani is also the Co-Founder of EDAV, advising organizations on digital transformation, AI strategy, and data-informed decision-making.

Chad A. Kim (M.S. in MIT '19)
Chad A. Kim (M.S. in MIT '19)
CEO, B/CORE

Chad A. Kim is the CEO of B/CORE, a national security technology company integrating data engineering, mission applications, and advanced tradecraft. He drives strategic investments that fill market gaps and accelerate digital transformation for government clients. Previously, he was a founding executive and CTO at Avantus Federal, helping scale the company through product innovation and targeted acquisitions, leading to its $600 million sale to QinetiQ.

Kim is motivated by the widening gap between rapid technological change and the national security sector’s ability to adapt, and is committed to developing leaders and technologists who can meet that urgency.

Vivi Luong (M.S. in MIT '22)
Vivi Luong (M.S. in MIT '22)
Senior Associate, AI Enablement & Strategic Data, KPMG

Vivi Luong is a Senior Associate in AI Enablement & Strategic Data at KPMG, where she supports enterprise AI governance, enablement, and strategic planning across the firm’s AI estate. Her work includes developing enablement strategies across AI development platforms, as well as enterprise governance and enablement activities for AI agents—spanning content strategy with enterprise custom built solutions, and management of enterprise AI roadmaps. She also partners closely with data teams to enable enterprise data initiatives within KPMG’s internal specialized platforms. Luong holds an MSMIT degree from the University of Virginia and brings experience at the intersection of AI strategy, operations, and organizational enablement.

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Logistics & Location

Sands Family Grounds is located at 1100 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington, VA, adjacent to the Rosslyn Metro Stop on the Orange Line. 

Perched on the top two floors of a high-rise with sweeping views of the nation's capital, Sands Family Grounds is home base for Darden’s Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA, the UVA Darden & McIntire School of Commerce Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and now the MSMIT program. 

Read more about planning your visit to Sands Family Grounds, as well as nearby dining and hotel options.

Past Events

2025 Knowledge ∞ Continuum

Our spring 2025 executive program took place at the UVA McIntire School of Commerce in Charlottesville on Friday, May 2.

2024 Knowledge ∞ Continuum

Our spring 2024 executive program took place at the UVA McIntire School of Commerce in Charlottesville on Friday, May 10.

2024 Knowledge ∞ Continuum: NoVA

On Friday, January 12, 2024, McIntire held a Knowledge ∞ Continuum event in Valo Park in Tysons Corner, Virginia; the event featured two compelling topics: Escaping the Build Trap with Melissa Perri, and Data Monetization with Barb Wixom.

2023 Knowledge ∞ Continuum: AI in Practice

On October 20, 2023, in conjunction with the McIntire School’s Fall Forum “The AI Revolution: Exploring Possibilities & Challenges,” the Center for the Management of IT hosted a special edition of the Knowledge ∞ Continuum on “AI in Practice.”

2023 Knowledge ∞ Continuum

The 2023 Knowledge ∞ Continuum was held at the McIntire School of Commerce in Charlottesville on Friday, May 12, 2023.