Empowering Higher Education with Agentic AI: Driving Student and Institutional Success

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 10:45AM–11:30AM CT | Meeting Room 207 B, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry Insights

Agentic AI—autonomous, adaptive, and intelligent—is transforming higher education. These systems go beyond traditional automation by making independent decisions, learning from data, and dynamically responding to institutional and student needs. From streamlining operations to personalizing learning, agentic AI offers powerful tools to improve outcomes across the academic enterprise.

This panel brings together thought leaders and innovators to explore how agentic AI enhances decision-making, scales institutional efficiency, and supports diverse student populations. We’ll examine real-world applications that show how AI agents can optimize workflows, improve resource use, and deliver tailored learning experiences at scale.

Key topics include:

  • Strategic integration of agentic AI in academic and operational contexts
  • Ethical considerations and governance frameworks
  • Case studies from institutions leading in AI adoption
  • Future trends shaping digital transformation in higher ed

Designed for IT leaders, academic administrators, and digital learning innovators, this session offers both foundational insights and practical guidance. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how agentic AI can drive meaningful change and long-term success for students and institutions alike.

Presenters

  • Nassos Galiopoulos

    Chief Technology Officer and Deputy CIO, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Dan Harder

    Chief Academic Technology Officer, The University of Tennessee
  • Lizbeth Johnson

  • Marc West

    Sr Manager, Higher Education, NVIDIA Corp
  • Clarence Williams

    Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist, Dell Technologies