Venue
AI Friendly Summit takes place at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City in Uptown Charlotte, NC.
Bring your device. Come with a phone, tablet, or laptop that is signed in to your AI account (like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or Gemini) so you can follow along in the classes and workshops.
Location
The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City
320 East 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
We’ll have the 2nd, 3rd, and 11th floors for sessions, breakouts, and exhibits.
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Getting there
The summit is held at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 East 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. The Lynx Blue Line 9th Street Station is about half a block from the building.
Parking
Parking is separate from event admission and is not included with your ticket.
- General lot: 422 E. 9th Street (gravel lot, corner of 9th & Brevard). Pay to park by scanning the posted QR code or texting the number listed on the lot signage.
- Reserved event parking: Co-Lab lot, 319 E. 9th Street (13 spaces), $20/day. Must be reserved in advance through the Dubois Center Operations Team at duboiscenter@charlotte.edu.
- Accessible parking: 625 N. Brevard. Requires a University permit with Dubois Center parking privileges and the appropriate placard.
Questions about event parking arrangements? Contact Pivot Parking — (704) 860-6924 · charlotteparking@pivotparking.com.
Food
The Summit does not provide food. Attendees can use the lunch break to get food nearby at their own expense.
During the break, 7th Street Public Market is a great option — A short walk across First Ward Park — a variety of local food vendors and restaurants.
Hotels
Recommended nearby hotels and any conference room block / discount code will be posted here closer to the event.
