Presidents Jerry Gilbert and Gordon Gee offer takeaways from the Focus Forward conference

"The Focus Forward event was extremely interesting," Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert said. "This collaboration of the WV Forward partners, the Federal Reserve and the Public Education Collaborative worked tirelessly to bring a dynamic program together and to engage thought leaders across the state on the issues of AI and machine learning. This is a critical, timely conversation that will help ensure our state will be well positioned for future technologies and societal changes. Marshall stands ready to partner."

"As machine learning, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies continue to transform the face of work, we must look around corners and prepare for this reality, because change is imperative," WVU President Gordon Gee said. "Higher education serves as a vital economic engine for West Virginia's future, and we are committed to working with government, industry and our neighboring higher education institutions to ensure all West Virginians have access to lifelong learning and training opportunities."