AI at The Citadel—and How You Can Use It

Building Intelligent Agents for Defense, Business, and Government

Join fellow Citadel alumni for an evening of networking and hands-on AI with the Dean of Engineering.

Get an inside look at the AI3 Center, a $1M NSF-funded initiative shaping how cadets learn to work alongside AI systems. Then roll up your sleeves, you'll build your own AI agent that can search your organization's documents, answer questions, and guide decisions—no coding required, no expensive custom development.

Ticket fee includes Bella Italia Buffet and non-alcholic drinks. Cash bar will be available.

Whether you're managing defense contracts, running a business, or leading a government team, you're leave with a working prototype, and practical framework for where AI is headed.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Andrew Williams is Dean of Engineering and Louis S. LeTellier Chair at The Citadel, where he also serves as Acting Director of the AI³ Center, a $1M NSF-funded initiative focused on AI, algorithmic integrity, and autonomy innovation. He hosts the Generation AI with the AI Doctor podcast.

February 11, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:45 PM
at
Springfield Golf and Country Club
8301 Old Keene Mill Road
Springfield, VA 22152

Agenda

6:00 PM — Networking reception
6:30 PM — AI at The Citadel: What we're building and teaching
6:45 PM — From chatbots to agents: Why the distinction matters (live demo)
7:15 PM — Hands-on: Build your own knowledge agent
                    • Internal SOPs and policy navigator
                    • Proposal and RFP Support
                    • Customer/client service agent
                    • Compliance and regulatory guide
                    • Technical documentation assistant
8:00 PM — What's next: Tool integration, automation, and multi-agent systems
8:15 PM — Q&A and continued networking

What to bring: Fully-charged laptop and a few documents from your work—policies, manuals, FAQs, proposal templates, or anything you wish your team could search more easily. (Note: Wi-Fi is on-site, but no battery charging stations.)

Who Should Attend: Alumni in defense, contracting, engineering, government, and business leadership roles.

Dress: Business Casual

Point of Contact: Col Boykin Jordan, USAF (Ret), '84
                                 President, CCGW
                                 Boykin.Jordan@gmail.com