Presenter: Ardis Kadiu, Founder & CEO, Element451

AI in higher education is at a crossroads. Institutions are moving beyond simple chatbots and automation toward agentic AI—systems that can reason, plan, and act autonomously to achieve institutional goals. What does this shift mean for student engagement, admissions, and student success?

Join AI expert and innovator Ardis Kadiu to break down the key building blocks of agentic AI and how intelligent, goal-driven agents are transforming how schools operate at scale.

🔹 Why Attend?

- Agentic AI 101: What makes an AI agent truly "agentic" and why it matters
- Beyond chatbots: How agentic AI is redefining automation, engagement, and decision-making
- See it in action: Real-world examples of AI-driven transformation in higher education

📍 Who Should Attend? Higher ed leaders, enrollment teams, student success professionals, and anyone who wants to understand where AI is really heading.

Presenter: Brendan Henkel, Head of Sales Engineering, Element451

What if your CRM didn’t just store student data—but actually thought, acted, and engaged on its own?

In this rapid-fire 10-minute live demo, we’ll pull back the curtain on Element451, the AI-powered student engagement platform that’s helping institutions attract, enroll, and retain students like never before. See real AI in action, from marketing automation and intelligent admissions workflows to hyper-personalized student support.

🔹 What You’ll See:

- AI doing the heavy lifting—automating outreach, personalizing interactions, and predicting student needs
- A smarter CRM in action—how AI transforms student engagement, from inquiry to graduation to advancement
- Use cases that matter—real problems solved, with real results

📍 Who Should Attend? Enrollment professionals, admissions leaders, and student success teams, and tech innovators in higher ed.

Everyone’s talking about AI, but who’s actually using it—and what real impact is it making on enrollment and retention?

In this insight-packed panel, higher ed leaders will pull back the curtain on how AI has helped their institutions improve efficiency, increase student engagement, and boost retention—all with real-world data and ROI to prove it. Expect an honest conversation about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what every institution should know before implementing AI.

Moderator: JC Bonilla, COO & Head of AI, Element451
Panelists:

- Luis Caloca, Dean, Student Access and Admissions, College of Western Idaho
- Devin Purgason, Associate VP for Student Experience, Marketing & Outreach, Forsyth Technical Community College
- Lenell Hahn, Director of Admissions, Southeast Missouri State University

🔹 Why You Can’t Miss This:

- Data, not hype: Hear actual metrics & results from institutions using AI
- Tangible takeaways: Actionable insights for applying AI to your own campus strategy
- Lessons learned: The biggest roadblocks in AI adoption—and how to overcome them

📍 Who Should Attend? Higher ed leaders, enrollment teams, student success professionals, and tech decision-makers looking for real-world AI impact stories.

Registration Required

Join Element451 for a dinner at Water Grill San Diego on April 6 at 5 PM. Enjoy an evening of great food, drinks, and conversation with fellow higher ed leaders in a relaxed setting. Space is limited to 55 guests, so use the link below to reserve your spot today!

📍 Location: 615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101
🔗 Register now: 451.elmt.link/TheShow

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Invite Only Event

Element451 is proud to sponsor this exclusive, invite-only breakfast for CIC attendees at the ASU+GSV Summit. This intimate gathering brings together 40–50 presidents, provosts, and senior higher ed leaders for informal networking and conversation.

A representative from Element451 will deliver brief remarks, offering insights on AI’s role in shaping the future of enrollment and student success.

North Carolina’s community colleges are redefining student engagement with AI-powered solutions, leading to record-breaking enrollment and improved student outcomes. Join Dr. Janet Spriggs (President, Forsyth Technical Community College), Tom Looney (Chairman, NC State Board of Community Colleges), and Ardis Kadiu (CEO, Element451) to discuss how the NC Community College System uses Element451’s AI-first CRM to personalize outreach, streamline processes, and drive student success.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s transforming campuses today. This panel dives into how universities are integrating AI across the institution, from enhancing classroom experiences with generative AI to optimizing admissions and enrollment through predictive analytics. Learn from leaders at the forefront of this transformation as they share what’s working, what’s not, and how AI is reshaping the fabric of higher education.

Moderated By: Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Panelists: Ardis Kadiu, Patrice Prusko, Sanjay Srivastava, Charles Elliott