AI Leadership Council
The North Carolina AI Leadership Council brings together state officials, academic experts, industry leaders, workforce experts and other stakeholders to guide the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence in state government.
Created by Governor Josh Stein in his Executive Order No. 24 on Sept. 2, 2025, the Council advises and supports the Governor and state agencies on AI strategy, policy and training to ensure North Carolina becomes a national leader in AI literacy, governance and deployment to the benefit of our residents, communities and economy.
Council Members
Established as an advisory body, the Council is co-chaired by Teena Piccione, Secretary of Information Technology, and Lee Lilley, Secretary of Commerce. The N.C. Department of Information Technology provides administrative and policy support for the Council’s work.
Meeting Schedules
Council Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Meeting Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 2- 5 p.m. | Virtual | |
| Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 2-5 p.m. | NC State University Plant Sciences Building Room 1322B and 1322C 840 Oval Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 |
Council Subcommittee Meetings
| Subcommittee | Date and Time | Location | Meeting Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent and Workforce | Friday, March 6, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |
| Governance and Safety | Friday, March 13, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |
| Transformation and Innovation | Friday, March 20, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |
| Tech, Data and Infrastructure | Friday, March 27, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |
| Talent and Workforce | Friday, May 1, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |
| Governance and Safety | Friday, May 8, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |
| Transformation and Innovation | Friday, May 15, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |
| Tech, Data and Infrastructure | Friday, May 22, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |