Agenda
Navigate Political & Economic Uncertainty
On August 5–6, 2025, Tambellini’s 2025 Future Campus™ Summit, “Navigating the Ambiguity,” will bring together higher education leaders who are navigating the complexities of political and economic uncertainty for two impactful days of meaningful peer exchange and scenario-based dialogue. This executive retreat, in the heart of New York City, is curated to provide unparalleled opportunities for cross-functional, cross-institutional, and cross-sector collaboration.
August 5–6, 2025
New York, NY
Summit Agenda At-a-Glance
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
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Evening
Dinner on Your Own
after 5:00 p.m.
Evening
Space is Limited.
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.
Presentations
Hear from higher education policy, industry, and market experts, including Arne Duncan, former US Secretary of Education, for insights into evolving political dynamics and their impacts on institutions.
Tabletop Exercises
Join higher education pioneers, analysts, and solution providers to delve into unprecedented challenges, including:
- The effects of drastic research funding cuts.
- Instability in student financial aid systems.
- Growing pressure related to oversight and compliance.
- Balancing shared governance and institutional autonomy.
- Maintaining a safe and inclusive campus climate.
- Managing cybersecurity threats.
Scenario Planning
Engage with experts, solution providers, and peers as you work to realize radical efficiency and agility in operations. Gain diverse perspectives while simulating potential outcomes from current and future policy changes and market conditions.
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.
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
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.
