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Two Days to Prepare for the Next 10 Years

Through the interactive two-day Future Campus Summit with leaders from industry and higher education, you’ll discover insights and strategies to help your institution navigate the complexities of AI transformation.

June 26–27, 2024

New York, NY

Summit Agenda At-a-Glance

June 25
June 26
June 27

Breakfast

Breakfast

Registration
& Breakfast

8:00–9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

Registration
& Tech Showcase

8:00–9:00 a.m.

Morning

Breakfast

Opening Keynote
& Sessions

9:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Breakfast

Morning Keynote
& Sessions

9:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch
& Networking

12:45–1:45 p.m.

Lunch

Lunch
& Tech Showcase

12:45–1:45 p.m.

Afternoon

Afternoon

Sessions

1:45–5:00 p.m.

Afternoon

Sessions, Awards,
& Closing Remarks

1:45-4:30 p.m.

Evening

Evening

Official Opener
& Reception

7:00-9:00 p.m.

Evening

Dinner on Your Own

after 5:00 p.m.

Evening

Broadway Show
(RSVP Required)

7:00-10:00 p.m.

The Summit is Sold Out. Registration is Closed.

Two Days of Learning and Inspiration​

Join the Tambellini Group, the world’s leading higher education IT analyst firm, for this intimate, retreat-style event focused on building your institution’s future campus. Learn how to drive an AI innovation ecosystem that can revolutionize academic operations, enhance teaching and learning experiences, and ensure institutional financial sustainability.

Presentations

Discover cutting-edge AI applications transforming higher ed in our dynamic presentations. Insights on innovation, operations, and strategy await!

Panels

Engage with leaders in spirited panel discussions on AI’s role in reshaping higher education. Gain diverse perspectives on innovation and growth.

Workshops

Hands-on workshops dive deep into AI’s impact on academia. Explore tools and strategies for enhancing education, operations, and sustainability.

Pre-Summit: June 25

Kickstart connections and engage with like-minded peers. The Official Opener and Reception will be held Tuesday evening at the Convene at 237 Park Avenue. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served and an open bar provided.

Day 1: June 26

Sponsored by our Platinum sponsors.

From LMS to LLM, and beyond: Reimagining Higher Education in the Age of GenAI

The debut of GenAI has ushered in a new era of transformation for higher education. In this Google-led session, we’ll move beyond familiar Learning Management Systems (LMS) to the new frontier of AI-powered education, exploring how large language models (LLMs) are changing the way we teach, learn, and research.

Master the essentials of AI integration in education, from model selection and data infrastructure to ethical frameworks. Discover how AI can personalize learning, boost student engagement, and streamline operations. Explore emerging trends like agentic workflows and multi-modal AI experiences.

Leave with a clear vision of how your university can harness AI to create a more personalized, accessible, and safe educational environment.

Kick off Day 1 with a keynote from a Chief Digital Officer who is leading institutional change through digital transformation and AI. Tom’s role is to ensure the transformational use of technology and maximize value propositions through data in expanding UC Irvine’s role as a leading research university, healthcare provider, & community partner. Under his leadership, UC Irvine has refined what it meant by “student success,” lead the institutional effort for digital transformation, and in January 2024 released ZotGPT, an AI service that has accelerated the experimentation and adoption of AI capabilities.

Start envisioning the future state of your institution through Tambellini’s dynamic Future Campus Tabletop Exercises, an engaging and highly interactive session to jumpstart your strategic thinking. These exercises invite you to network with your peers as you simulate realistic opportunities and risks while leading your institutions into the AI era.

Explore AI’s broad impact on transforming higher education through this presentation focused on AI’s promise of enhancing educational outcomes and improving operational efficiency.

Join this panel discussion to hear from institutional leaders who have already successfully integrated AI-powered capabilities into their operations.

Sponsored by our Diamond sponsors.

Workshop One: Building an AI-Ready Campus: Infrastructure and Investment
Preparing your campus’s infrastructure for AI integration, including technology investments and training.

Workshop Two: Automating Administrative Tasks with AI
Practical strategies for using AI to streamline administrative processes, from admissions to student services to advancement, assisting your team in working smarter not harder.

Workshop Three: Power your Institutional Performance Management with Data and AI
This workshop will focus on practical applications of AI-informed data insights that are within reach today and how those applications can be used to drive long-term sustainability.

Establishing an AI program requires more than just technical know-how; it demands a comprehensive approach. This presentation offers a blueprint for selecting mission driven or administrative AI use cases, initiating AI projects, focusing on goal setting, ethical considerations, and the importance of fostering an AI-literate campus culture.

Successfully leveraging AI-driven capabilities requires effective governance. Join this panel as we highlight the vital subject of AI governance, focusing on the development and implementation of policies and ownership.

Wrap up Day 1 with Analyst Roundtables, led by esteemed Tambellini analysts. These discussion groups offer attendees the unique chance to delve further into specific AI use cases, challenge ideas, and gain tailored insights. Choose from four diverse topics to explore the nuances of AI in higher education, share experiences, and collaboratively identify forward-looking strategies.

Roundtable One: Campus IT Infrastructure Requirements for AI

Led by Dave Kieffer, Principal Analyst

Delve into the critical role of AI in building a resilient and scalable IT infrastructure. Examine best practices for implementation, security considerations, and future trends.

Roundtable Two: Data Ethics and Privacy in AI Applications

Led by Alpha Ibrahim, Senior Analyst and Lead Data Scientist

Discuss navigating the ethical dimensions of AI usage in education, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.

Roundtable Three: The Future of Work: Preparing Graduates with AI Skills

Led by Matthew Winn, Senior Analyst

Investigate how higher education can adapt curricula to include AI and data literacy, ensuring students are equipped for the evolving demands of the job market.

Day 2: June 27

Start Day 2 with breakfast and the tech showcase, where you can meet with vendors and discover the latest in AI and educational technology.

The Truth of the Matter in the Age of Generative AI

It is undeniable that people are using and will continue to use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT and Gemini). How can we shape such collaborations to improve our society? As it stands, such tools increase epistemic instability in our society. Generative AI tools, for example, are not experts in any field and are prone to falsehoods and adversarial attacks, but they are often treated like experts. The relationship between a person and a generative AI tool is also exaggerated by the sense of familiarity one feels when using such tools. The lack of effective oversight and accountability for this technology exacerbates these issues. How can one govern a technology that is mutating so rapidly? If education is about enlightenment, then the public’s perception of such tools needs to change.

Tina Eliassi-Rad is the inaugural President Joseph E. Aoun Professor at Northeastern University. She is also an external faculty member at the Santa Fe Institute and the Vermont Complex Systems Center. Prior to joining Northeastern, Tina was an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Rutgers University; and before that a member of the technical staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Tina works at the intersection of artificial intelligence and network science and is interested in the impact of science and technology on society. Her algorithms have been integrated into systems used by governments, industry, and open-source software. In 2023, she was awarded the Lagrange Prize and was elected a Fellow of the Network Science Society.

Collaborating with AI: Leading Your Business to the Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence

It doesn’t matter how nervous, cautious, or contrarian you are about Artificial Intelligence, says Katie Drummond. AI will sweep through every aspect of our lives, including our professional existence, in the coming years. But that’s not a bad thing. In fact, it will spark a period of revolutionary change that will mean immense opportunity for those who take action now.

Katie is the global editorial director of WIRED and has previously held high-profile leadership positions at VICE, Bloomberg, and more. At WIRED, she leads groundbreaking journalism that spans emerging technology, scientific progress, and the successes and pitfalls of the world’s biggest tech companies. She has a wealth of deep experience in changing alongside technological advancement, leading organizations through these changes, and how to leverage AI.

Go beyond today’s rapidly evolving role of AI in higher education in this forward-looking panel discussion focused on future trends.  Gain insights into the long-term shifts that are possible from today’s AI capabilities.

Discover how artificial intelligence is becoming an indispensable ally in securing the financial sustainability of higher education institutions. This presentation will showcase the significant impact AI has on optimizing budgetary processes, enhancing revenue streams, and cutting operational costs, while highlighting successful case studies.

Workshop Four: Determining the Role of Data Modeling for AI
What is the role of good data, what data matters in being able to leverage AI, and how can AI supercharge data insights?

Workshop Five: Leveraging AI for Curriculum Management
Explore AI’s impact on curriculum lifecycles through an increasing ability to deliver program adaptability and alignment with future job markets. Understand what’s possible when the power of AI supports your program and market alignment.

Workshop Six: AI in Student Recruitment and Retention
Utilizing AI to enhance student recruitment strategies and improve retention rates through personalized interventions.

Enjoy lunch and explore the tech showcase where you can meet with vendors and discover the latest in AI and educational technology.  Experience innovative solutions and see the reality vs. hype for yourself.

Workshop Seven: AI Tools for Engaging Students
Exploration of AI tools to make the student experience more engaging and personalized.

Workshop Eight: Fostering Collaborative AI Research and Innovation
Building partnerships for AI research and innovation, featuring case studies of successful collaborations.

Workshop Nine: Future-Proofing Higher Education: Strategic Decisions for Sustainability and Impact
Shift the focus from short-term, tool-based responses to a strategic, long-term outlook by cultivating a culture that values longitudinal data as a cornerstone of institutional strategy.

Explore the organizational and talent dimensions of your higher education AI journey. Delve into how fostering curiosity and embracing a growth mindset can propel your AI program forward. Find strategies to promote inclusive exploration and learning to achieve ethical innovation.

Celebrate innovation at the Future Campus Award Ceremony, recognizing your peers and leaders in AI-driven or other innovative higher education transformations. The event concludes with insightful closing remarks, setting the stage for future advancements in higher education.

Cap off the Summit with a fun night of networking and a journey from Future Campus to Broadway’s ‘Back to the Future.’ Limited to 30 participants, so reserve your spot early.

Keynote Speakers

Charles Elliott

Field CTO for Education
Google Public Sector
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June 26 Opening Remarks

Tom Andriola

Chief Digital Officer
UC Irvine
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June 26 Keynote

Tina Eliassi-Rad, PhD

Joseph E. Aoun Professor
Northeastern University
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June 27 Opening Remarks

Tina Eliassi-Rad, PhD

Joseph E. Aoun Professor
Northeastern University
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June 27 Opening Remarks

Katie Drummond

Global Editorial Director
WIRED
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June 27 Keynote

Tina Eliassi-Rad, PhD

Joseph E. Aoun Professor
Northeastern University
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June 27 Opening Remarks

Panels

Plenary Panels

Hear how AI technology can revolutionize the way we teach and learn. Our panelists discuss the potential of using generative AI to achieve better student outcomes, increase efficiency, and deliver personalized education.

Learn about the transformative power of advanced analytics to target the right candidates, optimize recruitment strategies, and ultimately create a winning class that aligns with institutional goals and values.

Discover the game-changing role of analytics in reshaping change management strategies. This panel explores how data-driven approaches can revolutionize decision-making processes, enhance collaboration, and enable effective change implementation.

Explore the potential of utilizing AI to attract and retain top talent, providing attendees with insights into how generative AI can create a competitive advantage by streamlining and optimizing the recruitment and retention process for faculty and staff.

Learn about the benefits of collaborative initiatives, including how strategic alliances with vendors enable organizations to leverage AI and analytics to drive innovation, gain competitive advantage, and achieve better student outcomes.

Discover the potential of data-driven insights to uncover new opportunities for non-traditional learning program development and expansion, ultimately enabling institutions to meet the demands of today’s rapidly-evolving educational landscape.

Tambellini Speakers

Tambellini Analysts and Advisors have curated an exclusive event for transformational leaders after thousands of interactions with higher education institutions and using the most extensive AI market intelligence.

Alpha Hamadou Ibrahim, PhD

Senior Analyst; Lead Data Scientist
Tambellini Group
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Katelyn Ilkani

President and COO; Principal Analyst
Tambellini Group
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Dave Kieffer

Principal Analyst
Tambellini Group
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Hampton Shive

Strategic Advisor, Institutions
Tambellini Group
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Jessica M. Thomas

Senior Analyst
Tambellini Group
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Matt Winn, PhD

Senior Analyst
Tambellini Group
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Guest Speakers

Sam Burgio

Chief Operating Officer
Jenzabar
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Scott Campbell

University Registrar
The University of Chicago
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Darren Catalano

CEO
HelioCampus
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Ravneet Chadha

Strategic Advisor
East Point Consulting
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Dave Crosser

Vice President of Client Experience and Product
Evisions
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Chris Daugherty

Education Strategy Lead
Google Cloud
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David Demers, PhD

Vice President, Product Strategy & Development
Drivestream
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Christine Deacons, PhD

Head of Solutions
Pathify
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Kurt Dorschel

Principal, Education and Research
Huron
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Lauren Drakakis

IT Systems Architect
St. John’s University
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Nicole Engelbert

Vice President of Product Strategy
Oracle
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Bob Friday

Chief AI Officer
Juniper Networks
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Danna Gianforte

Vice President, Global Services Innovation
Ellucian
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Chris Hagan

Chief Technology Officer
Pathify
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Mark Hampton, PhD

Executive Education Advisor
Amazon Web Services
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Steve Harris

President and GM, Public Sector
Alteryx
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Michael B. Hofherr

GM, Higher Education
Workday
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Jared Johnson

Associate Vice President, Academic Technology and Customer Experience
The George Washington University
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Sania Khan

Vice President, Experience Design and Innovation
Ellucian
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Susan Miltenberger

Associate Vice President and CIO
Towson University
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Chandler C. Morse

Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Workday
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Jack Neill

Vice President, Product
HelioCampus
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Simran Nirh

President
East Point Consulting
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Nalyn Siripong

Senior Data Scientist
University of Pittsburgh
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Melissa Smurdon

Executive Director of Financial Aid
Butler University
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Vicki Wayne

Vice President of Client Services and Technical Partnerships
Evisions
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Jules White, PhD

Senior Advisor to the Chancellor
Vanderbilt University
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Les Zimmerman

VP of Product Development
Jenzabar
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Les Zimmerman

VP of Product Development
Jenzabar
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Les Zimmerman

VP of Product Development
Jenzabar
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Space is Limited

Higher Education Institutions

peertelligent

Solution Providers & Investors

market insights
Keynote

Keynote June 17

Katie Drummond, Global Editorial Director, WIRED
Keynote

Opening Remarks

Ben Nelson, Founder and Board Member, Minerva University
Keynote

Disrupt or Build? The Innovation Ecology

Dr. Laura Huang, Distinguished Professor, Faculty Director of Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, Northeastern University; Author, Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage
Keynote

Navigational Leadership in the Era of Augmented Intelligence

Tom Andriola, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Data, Chief Digital Officer, University of California, Irvine
Tom Andriola
Tom Andriola
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Data, Chief Digital Officer
University of California Irvine logo

Tom Andriola is UC Irvine’s Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Data (ODIT) and Chief Digital Officer. His role is designed to ensure the strategic use of data and technology, drive interdisciplinary partnerships, and champion digital strategies that expand UC Irvine’s role as a leading research university, healthcare provider & community partner.

Andriola is a global business & technology leader with a broad array of experience in the public and private sector. Throughout his career, he has been an agent for change and disruptive innovation in the marketplace. During his tenure as Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the University of California System, he created a platform to support the collaboration of 8,500 IT professionals across the University, launched a nationally-recognized IT Leadership Academy, and was integral in developing UC Health’s big data strategy, which led to the creation of the UC-wide clinical data warehouse representing 16 million patients.

Previous to his University experience, Andriola held technology and business executive roles with organizations such as Philips, Marconi PLC, Sapient and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Eventually entering the healthcare industry and leading teams to develop solutions across the globe, including enabling the first national mammography program in Europe, introducing a virtual care solution for intensive care patients in India, and collaborating with Peking University and the China Association for Cardiologists to build its first clinical data repository of cardiology patients in China.

He remains active in the higher education and healthcare industries as an advocate for progress and equity utilizing technology and data, serving on the boards of OCHIN and Unizin. Andriola is also an advisor to various software startups, medical device, and life sciences companies, and maintains advisory relationships with UC Irvine’s Institute for Precision Health, UC Health’s Center for Data Driven Insights & Innovation, and with UC Davis’ Innovation Institute for Food and Health.

Andriola holds a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, a master’s degree from the University of South Florida, and has completed the Stanford Executive MBA program.

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Dr. Laura Huang
Laura Huang
Distinguished Professor | Faculty Director of Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative | Author of Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage
book cover of EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage

Laura Huang is a Distinguished Professor of Management and Organizational Dynamics, who has held faculty positions at Harvard Business School and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She currently serves as the Faculty Director of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at Northeastern University, and is on the board of Wharton Alumni Angels and NJECC. Laura’s award-winning research examines the role of intuition and interpersonal relationships in entrepreneurship and in the workplace, and has been featured in the New York Times, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Forbes.

She is the international best-selling author of EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage, which was published by Portfolio: Penguin Random House—and she is also the creator and co-founder of Project EMplify, an initiative dedicated to addressing inequality and disadvantage for unserved and underprivileged K-12 communities through the principles of EDGE.

Laura was named one of the top 40 business school professors by Poets and Quants, and was a recipient of the 2020 Cozzarelli Prize given by the National Academy of Sciences. In 2021, she was named to the Global Thinker50 Radar list as one of the top thinkers with the potential to change the world of theory and practice.

Prior to her academic career, she held positions in investment banking, consulting, and management, for organizations such as Standard Chartered Bank, IBM Global Services, and Johnson & Johnson.

Laura holds an MS and BSE in electrical engineering, both from Duke University, an MBA from INSEAD, and a PhD from the University of California, Irvine.

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Michael Bisson: Vice President of Student Product Strategy at Workday
Michael Bisson
Vice President, Student Product Strategy
Workday logo

Michael joined Workday in 2013 seeding the Student project team and contributing to its initial architecture and design. Michael led the Product Management team as they designed the core student product and facilitated a three-year customer design partner program. Today, Michael leads the Product Strategy team responsible for determining market fit, competitive market intelligence, and overall product direction. Prior to joining Workday, Michael worked 16 years at Peoplesoft and Oracle in support of the Campus Solutions product in Product Management, Development, and Support. Michael has committed his professional career to the improvement of higher education management through the design and development of Student Information Systems.

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