AI speaking & training
Dr. Kollin Napier: AI keynote speaker in Mississippi
Keynotes, hands-on workshops, and executive briefings that help audiences understand and use AI responsibly—from classrooms to boardrooms, in Mississippi and nationwide.
For your event
Choose the conversation your audience needs
Sessions can be tailored to the room, from a broad introduction to a working session for leadership or staff.
Keynotes
Clear, engaging talks on what AI is, what it is not, and where it can create real value.
Hands-on workshops
Practical sessions on generative AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and everyday workflows.
Executive & policy briefings
Focused discussion of responsible AI, governance, data readiness, and workforce strategy.
Panels & fireside chats
A grounded voice for conferences, summits, and cross-sector conversations.
On the record
Experience beyond the stage
Dr. Napier connects statewide AI work to practical questions about education, policy, and workforce readiness. These selected engagements show the range of that work.
AI and the workforce before the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Representing the state’s coordinated approach to AI.
Sharing MAIN’s work across K–12 and workforce learning.
The speaker
A statewide AI leader with technical depth
Dr. Kollin Napier leads Mississippi’s statewide AI strategy across K–12, higher education, government, industry, workforce development, and communities. As Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), he directs the nation’s first statewide AI initiative, anchored at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Under his leadership, MAIN has delivered more than 60,000 hours of free AI education and built partnerships with leading technology organizations, including NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Anthropic, to advance Mississippi’s AI readiness and economic competitiveness.
He chairs the Mississippi AI Workforce Readiness Council, serves on the Mississippi AI Regulation Task Force, and has testified before the U.S. Congress. He also chairs the Operational Capacity & Efficiency workgroup of the National Association of Higher Education Systems’ AI Advisory Board. A computer scientist and former software architect, Dr. Napier holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Mississippi State University.
Audiences and sectors
- K–12 and higher education
- Government and public service
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture and forestry
- Tourism, hospitality, and gaming
- Workforce and economic development
- Energy and utilities
- Transportation and logistics
- Aerospace and defense
- Banking, finance, and insurance
- Retail and small business
- Construction
- Nonprofit and community organizations
Planning an event
Frequently asked questions
What experience does Dr. Napier bring?
He leads MAIN as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, holds a Ph.D. in computer science with an AI focus, has testified before the U.S. Congress, and has presented at NVIDIA GTC and the U.S. AI Congress. The MAIN newsroom documents these engagements.
What topics does he cover?
AI literacy, generative AI and ChatGPT, responsible AI, AI policy, and AI in the workforce. Sessions can be tailored to a sector or a particular audience.
Who does he speak to?
Audiences include executives, public-sector leaders, school districts, colleges, healthcare groups, civic organizations, and students.
Does he speak outside Mississippi?
Yes. Dr. Napier is based in Mississippi and speaks nationwide.
Does he lead workshops as well as keynotes?
Yes. MAIN offers hands-on workshops and executive or policy briefings in addition to keynotes and panel conversations.
How do I request a speaking engagement?
Use the speaker request form and share your event date, audience, and goals. You can also email main@mgccc.edu.
Start the conversation
Bring practical AI insight to your next event
Tell MAIN about your audience, date, and goals. The team will follow up about a format that fits.