EDUCAUSE Shop Talk Live! Federal Policy Updates and Higher Ed

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 4:00PM–4:45PM CT | Meeting Room 104 E, Level 1
Session Type: Breakout Session

Join this live podcast recording as hosts Sophie White and Jenay Robert discuss federal policy updates and their implications for higher ed with John O’Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, and Jarret Cummings, EDUCAUSE Senior Advisor for Policy and Government Relations. They’ll dive into the dynamic environment for higher education and technology policy in 2025, including cybersecurity and AI, as well as what is on the regulatory horizon for 2026. 

Presenters

  • Jarret Cummings

    Senior Advisor for Policy and Government Relations, EDUCAUSE

  • John O'Brien

    President & CEO, EDUCAUSE

  • Jenay Robert

    Senior Researcher, EDUCAUSE

  • Sophie White

    Content Marketing and Program Manager, EDUCAUSE