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AI Dialogues

Stephanie Verkoeyen

Booking Overview

AI Dialogues is a McMaster University–hosted series exploring the ethical and practical impact of generative AI on teaching and post-secondary learning. It’s a strong fit for PR teams looking to place educators, technologists, and student leaders who can speak credibly about how universities are adapting.

Metrics

Episodes: 44

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Instagram: 111.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mi@mcmaster.ca

s.verkoeyen@gmail.com

comms@mcmaster.ca

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Host

Stephanie Verkoeyen - Host of AI Dialogues for McMaster University, focusing on ethical and practical questions of generative AI in post-secondary education. She bridges perspectives across educators, students, and acad...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Educators (faculty/administrators), learning technologists/ed-tech leaders, academic staff, and student leaders closely involved with AI initiatives at universities or educational organizations; ideally with demonstrable experience implementing or studying generative AI in teaching/learning contexts.
Required Achievements:  
Institutional leadership or program ownership in learning/experiential education, Ed-tech implementation work (e.g., learning platforms, AI tools), Published research or thought leadership on AI/learning ethics, Student leadership in AI-focused campus programs or events, Authorship/co-authorship of books or academic articles on university change and human flourishing

Recent Guest Discussions

Sarah King - Experiential Learning Strategy; Implications Of Generative AI For Higher Education Assumptions; Purpose Of University Education

Nicole Sorokin - How Generative AI Is Reshaping Hackathons; What Happens In Hackathons

Jon Kruithof - Institutional Perspective On D2l’s Lumi; Value And Risks Of Generative AI For Institutions; How This Moment Parallels Earlier Higher-ed Shifts

Recent Topics

Generative Ai, Education, Ethics, Higher Education, Learning Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
AI Dialogues
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S3 E12: When a Program Writes Its Own AI Guidelines

August 25, 2026

Matt Sibbald, Associate Dean of McMaster's Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Program, joins me to talk about building program-level AI guidelines for medical education, and what it takes to translate institutional principles into a specific professional context.You can see the UGME AI program guidelines here.

S3 E11: Architects of What Comes Next

April 16, 2026

I talk with Sarah King, who’s the Manager, Academic Experiential Education at McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business. Sarah’s been leading the experiential learning strategy for the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, a space deliberately designed around a different vision of what university education could be.We talk about her journey to this work, what generative AI means for the assumptions higher education has long taken for granted, and why she believes the purpose of a university...

S3 E10: When Generative AI Enters the Hackathon

February 02, 2026

Nicole Sorokin, President of MacHacks, an event run by the McMaster AI Society, talks about what really happens at hackathons and how generative AI is reshaping these spaces.This is part one of a two-part series. Next episode I’ll be joining the hackathon and interviewing participants throughout the day to capture the experience in action.

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Frequently asked questions

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AI Dialogues
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How do I get in touch with AI Dialogues?

AI Dialogues is hosted by Stephanie Verkoeyen. Its publicly listed emails are mi@mcmaster.ca, s.verkoeyen@gmail.com, and comms@mcmaster.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for AI Dialogues?

The publicly listed emails for AI Dialogues: mi@mcmaster.ca, s.verkoeyen@gmail.com, and comms@mcmaster.ca.

How many listeners does AI Dialogues have?

Podseeker estimates AI Dialogues reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for AI Dialogues?

AI Dialogues typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Educators (faculty/administrators), learning technologists/ed-tech leaders, academic staff, and student leaders closely involved with AI initiatives at universities or educational organizations; ideally with demonstrable experience implementing or studying generative AI in teaching/learning contexts. Common among recent guests: Institutional leadership or program ownership in learning/experiential education; Ed-tech implementation work (e.g., learning platforms, AI tools); Published research or thought leadership on AI/learning ethics. Recent guests include Sarah King, Nicole Sorokin, and Jon Kruithof.

How hard is it to get booked on AI Dialogues?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does AI Dialogues cover?

Recent episodes cover Generative Ai, Education, Ethics, Higher Education, and Learning Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mi@mcmaster.ca

s.verkoeyen@gmail.com

comms@mcmaster.ca

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