Power of Human Collaboration Student Leadership Conference
February 6, 2026
Leveraging AI to Integrate, Enhance, and Support
St. Cloud State University’s Multicultural Student Services invites you to a dynamic one-day conference focused on innovation, partnership, and the future of leadership. The Power of Human Collaboration: Leveraging AI to Integrate, Enhance, and Support will be held on the campus of St. Cloud State University Friday, February 6, 2026.
Formerly known as the Power in Diversity Leadership Conference, this reimagined event reflects a renewed commitment to collaboration and progress. In partnership with the SCSU Career Center and Granite Equity Partners, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence can amplify human potential in leadership, education, and career development.
What to Expect
- Interactive Sessions: Learn practical ways to use AI responsibly while keeping human values at the center.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, professionals, and thought leaders.
- Winter Career Fair: Meet employers and discover career pathways with the Career Center.
- Inspiring Keynote: Gain insights on shaping the future of leadership in an AI-driven world.
This year’s theme emphasizes confidence in using AI ethically—balancing technology with creativity, collaboration, and human-centered progress.
Registration information coming soon!
Winter Career Fair
The Career Center is proud to collaborate with the Power of Human Collaboration Conference to offer the Winter Career Fair. These events are an excellent avenue for all students, whether attending the conference or not, to explore post graduate education and employment options, whether looking to apply for graduate school, internships, part-time or full-time jobs or make connections for the future. This job and internship fair is one of the largest SCSU has to offer each year with more than 130 employers present.
Job Fair Time and Location
1-4 p.m. Friday, February 6
Atwood Memorial Center
Additional Opportunity
Conference Sponsorship
We are excited to partner with Granite Partners again this year. Granite Partners, along with the Granite Companies, is the premier sponsor of the Power of Human Collaboration Student Leadership Conference and the Winter Career Fair. Granite Partners is a private investment and holding company founded in 2002 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with a mission to grow companies and create value for all stakeholders. With locations throughout Minnesota and beyond, the Granite Companies are earnestly seeking diversity, inspiring talent, and fostering wellbeing; their teams are eager to engage with MN State institutions and students.
Join Granite Partners in powering human collaboration—become a sponsor and help shape a conference that inspires connection and innovation. Email Kally Kruchten to become a conference sponsor today.
