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.
Statewide AI Strategic Roadmap
The Statewide AI Strategic Roadmap was developed by the AI Leadership Council to create clear recommendations on policy, governance, ethics, and literacy to ensure the safe, transparent, and fair adoption of artificial intelligence across the state and to develop recommendations to address the potential impact of AI on the workforce.
Council Members
Established as an advisory body, the Council is co-chaired by the Secretary of Information Technology, and the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 325 N. Salisbury St. Albemarle Training Room 240 Raleigh, NC 27603 | |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Virtual | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Talent and Workforce | Friday, May 29, 2026 10:30 a.m. to noon | Virtual | N/A |