Keynotes
From AI agents to bold leadership, these keynotes showcase how AI transforms student engagement and operational efficiency.
AI Agents Are Here: What This Means for Higher Education
Presenters:
• Ardis Kadiu, Founder and CEO, Element451
• JC Bonilla, COO and Head of AI, Element451
The Leadership Blueprint for AI Success in Higher Education
Presenters:
• Dr. Janet Spriggs, President, FTCC
• Devin Purgason, AVP for Student Experience, Marketing, Outreach
Panels
Hear from AI early adopters transforming higher ed—and from the students experiencing these innovations firsthand
Panel - Lessons in AI Impact from Early Adopters
Panel - What Students Think About AI
Every Session On Demand
Explore top-rated sessions filled with AI strategies and hands-on takeaways you can start using now.
Jaime Hunt - AI Maturity Model: Understanding AI Readiness
Access the SlidesArdis Kadiu - 10 AI Tools You Need This Year
Access the SlidesBrian Piper - The Future of Data Analysis with AI Agents
Access the SlidesJC Bonilla - Build a Multi-Agent AI Ecosystem for Your Institution
Access the SlidesArdis Kadiu - Master NotebookLM, Your AI Research Ally
Access the SlidesTy Fujimura - Advanced ChatGPT Features You Should be Using in 2025
Access the SlidesDoug Smith - Create Your AI Agent Workforce for Smarter Engagement
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The Agentic AI Playbook: A Practical Guide
Higher ed is moving beyond chatbots. Agentic AI anticipates student needs, automates tasks, and enhances engagement. Download our playbook to see how AI agents transform enrollment, student support, and operations.
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AI Readiness & Maturity Model for Higher Education
AI readiness is the ability of your institution to strategically integrate AI into operations, enhancing efficiency, student engagement, and decision-making. Understanding your AI maturity level is the first step to meaningful transformation.
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