The Barton School of Business at Wichita State has named Lauren Dunford — one of the leading voices at the intersection of artificial intelligence, manufacturing and sustainability — as Entrepreneur-in-Residence as part of its centennial celebration. Her appointment signals the school’s continued commitment to connecting students and industry with transformative leaders shaping the future of the global economy.
During her residency, Dunford will engage with students, faculty and industry leaders through a series of high-impact events focused on artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and the future of energy — bringing real-time insights from the front lines of innovation into the Barton School community.
As part of her visit, Dunford will deliver a keynote presentation titled “The New Wave of Innovation: AI, Robotics, Manufacturing, and the Future of Energy” from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 7 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium, with doors opening at 9 a.m. The keynote will highlight breakthroughs at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, manufacturing and energy and is expected to attract students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders for a timely and forward-looking discussion on technologies reshaping the global economy. RSVP for May 7 keynote.
