Collaborating with Wisdom: Building the Institutional Tech Roadmap

The rapid integration of technology into the lives of higher education students and personnel, as well as institutional operations and evaluative processes, presents both challenges and opportunities. Services such as internet access, communications, presentation, and data gathering and analytics are no longer separate entities but rather interconnected components of a complex system that includes emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). The pace of technological advancement often outpaces the development of technical recommendations, institutional policies, and governance structures. Join our expert panel as they discuss the current impact of these technological demands on higher education institutions and explore strategies for fostering an adaptive and technologically enabled environment for learning, research, and working. Topics to be covered include data access as a utility, establishing standards for cloud-to-edge end-user device integration, and cultivating a future-forward institutional culture. This engaging conversation will be open to all who are interested in ensuring that our learning ecosystems effectively leverage technological advancements to deliver value, efficacy, and equity in service to humanity.