Creating the Future-Ready Campus: How to Navigate Technology Evolution and the AI Revolution

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 1:00PM–1:45PM CT | Meeting Room 207 B, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry Insights

It’s not an overstatement to say that AI is everywhere these days. For leaders in higher ed tech, however, AI can feel a bit like a double-edged sword—offering immense potential, but also unique challenges with real-world consequences. How do you tap into the benefits and avoid the common pitfalls, all while staying aligned to your campus goals and mission objectives? In this session, we’ll explore AI’s transformative capabilities and candidly address its operational challenges. From creating hyper-personalized guidance designed to retain students to employing equitable, ethical, and responsible AI, attendees will learn how to develop more robust AI strategies, invest successfully in technology infrastructure, foster innovation, and equip the next generation with the essential skills required for an AI-powered world. During this session, you’ll learn how to use AI to respond quickly to changing regulations by using predictive analytics; ensure responsible and ethical AI in data practices and security; and foster digital literacy and academic integrity in the Gen AI era.

Presenters

  • Patty Patria

    Chief Information Officer, Babson College
  • TJ Rains

    Managing Director, Higher Education, Workday