This page documents sample participation in panels, invited lectures, and events associated with academic, professional, and institutional engagement.

Panels and Guest Lectures

Topic/Theme: Artificial Intelligence in Education

Luis delivered a guest lecture on artificial intelligence in education at Penn State Harrisburg, examining the implications of emerging AI tools for teaching, learning, and institutional practice.

The session addressed opportunities and constraints associated with AI adoption in academic contexts, including instructional design, media use, and ethical considerations. Discussion emphasized the importance of intentional integration aligned with pedagogical goals and institutional responsibility.

Context: Guest Lecture, Hosted by Penn State Harrisburg

Role: Guest Lecturer

Date / Location: November 2024, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Topic / Theme: The Entrepreneurial Side of Academia
Luis participated as a panelist in a discussion focused on entrepreneurship in higher education, examining how institutions can support innovation, applied learning, and sustainable program development within academic environments.

Context:
Panel, hosted by Howard University, DC.

Role:
Panelist

Date / Location:
April, 2025 · Howard University, Washington DC.

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Public Events

Event Title:
Hope Through Entrepreneurship

Host Institution / Organization:
Talladega College & Claflin University

Contribution:
Invited and facilitated two virtual university sessions featuring Mark Cuban for students and faculty at two universities, focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership in higher education.

Date:
March 29, 2021 & November 17 2023

Event Title:
Positioning a Small Business to Success

Host Institution / Organization:
Advertising Federation of Chattanooga (AAF)

Contribution:
Luis delivered a small-business leadership presentation for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) in Tennessee, where he addressed strategies for sustainable leadership, brand development, and organizational decision-making in entrepreneurial contexts.

Date:
June 17, 2018

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Institutional Events

Initiative / Program:
Digital Citizenship Summit

Luis participated in the Digital Citizenship Summit, where he contributed to discussions on responsible technology use and digital well-being. His remarks focused on the @EscTheMachine movement, a framework he has developed to encourage critical reflection on automation, algorithmic dependence, and the human costs of unchecked technological immersion.

Institution / Unit:
Twitter Headquarters

Role:
Panelist

Scope:
Corporate Audience

Date:
October 28, 2015