AI won’t just assist in 2025. It will act. The next evolution in AI — agentic AI — will arm you with AI that doesn't need handholding. Instead, AI agents will lead you — from proactively stepping in as student needs arise to optimizing the way your team works. Join Ardis Kadiu and JC Bonilla and start taking advantage of agentic AI before your competitors do.

Presenters:
• Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO, Element451
• JC Bonilla, COO and Head of AI, Element451

How'd they do that? Are you ready to go from experimenting with AI to implementing it? Join this session to hear from customers who are creating tangible results with AI initiatives. From improving student engagement to streamlining operations, you'll walk away with examples to launch at your institution. Not sure if you're ready to go all in with AI? We'll also share tips to fast-track your AI readiness.

Panelists:
• Carrie Pitts-Denmore, VP of Enrollment and Marketing, Johnston Community College
• Claire Skelton, Assistant Director of Content Marketing, Southeast Missouri State University
• John Carrere, Director of Recruitment and First Year Experience, Pitt Community College
• Luis Caloca, Dean of Student Access, College of Western Idaho

Like a trusted AI assistant, we've done the research for you. Discover the top tools for leveraging AI to work smarter and get more done in 2025. Automating routine tasks, personalizing content, and so much more are within reach with these powerful solutions.

Presenter:
• Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO, Element451

Understanding your institution’s AI readiness is the first step to meaningful transformation. This session introduces a practical AI Maturity Model, guiding you through assessing your current state, organizing for success, and implementing scalable solutions that drive measurable impact across your organization.

Presenter:
• Jaime Hunt, Founder, Solve Higher Ed

Learn how to design and deploy AI agents tailored to higher ed’s unique needs. This session covers CustomGPTs for handling FAQs, advising, and inquiries; Gemini Gems for modular, challenge-specific solutions like data analysis and content curation; and Claude Projects for building context-aware tools to manage workflows and deliver actionable insights. Leave equipped to create an AI workforce that’s adaptable, impactful, and purpose-built.

Presenter:
• Doug Smith, Director of AI Operations, Element451

Adopting AI in an industry that more often runs from risk than towards it is no easy feat. It takes confidence, empathy, and intelligent leaps into the unknown. Learn how Forsyth Technical Community College applied those traits to transform student engagement. Walk away ready to champion AI and make it a reality at your school.

Presenters:
• Dr. Janet Spriggs, President, FTCC
• Devin Purgason, AVP for Student Experience, Marketing, Outreach, FTCC

You know the value — and the challenge — of synthesizing information and creating actionable insights and compelling stories. Enter NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant. It quickly identifies patterns, connects ideas, and processes complex information, saving you hours. In this hands-on tutorial, discover how to transform academic papers, lecture videos, market research, and more into study guides, FAQs, strategic plans, or anything else you can dream up for students and other key audiences.

Presenter:
• Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO, Element451

ChatGPT is more than just a conversational tool — it’s a powerhouse of advanced features designed to streamline workflows, boost creativity, and solve complex problems. We’ll dive deep into the latest updates, including Projects, Canvas, and Search, and show you how to harness these tools. This session offers hands-on demonstrations and practical examples to help you uncover new possibilities and revolutionize your work.

Presenter:
• Ty Fujimura, Chief Design Officer, Element451

Unlock the power of AI agents to simplify data analysis and make better decisions. This session demonstrates how tools like ChatGPT Canvas and Python can clean data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights. Learn how to turn raw information into impactful recommendations and take data-driven action with confidence.

Presenter:
• Brian Piper, Director of Content Strategy and Assessment, University of Rochester

Transform your institution’s approach to AI by building a connected ecosystem of agents. This session shows how to integrate tools like CustomGPTs, Zapier bots, and Relevance AI to manage complex, multi-step workflows across departments. Unlock the power of collaboration to streamline operations and achieve more.

Presenter:
• JC Bonilla, COO and Head of AI, Element451

While we've been on the planning side of AI, students have been experiencing it firsthand. In this special conversation, high school and college students share their perspectives on AI. Discover what they value in school interactions, their concerns about AI, and how they see it shaping the future of education.

Moderator:
• Mallory Willsea, Chief Strategist and Producer, Enrollify