From Spark to Scale: An AI R&D Framework for Higher Ed Innovation

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 10:45AM–11:30AM CT | Meeting Room 207 A, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
Struggling to bridge an AI idea to operational implementation? This session presents a practical AI Research & Development framework to help institutions harness the creative energy of AI ideation and translate it into scalable, responsible operations. Attendees will explore hands-on strategies to generate AI use cases, define scope, calculate ROI, and move to implementation across your campus.            

Presenters

  • Ryan Blake

    Director, Solutions Engineering, Cloud for Good

  • Jena Zangs

    Chief Data & AI Officer, University of St. Thomas

Resources & Downloads

  • From Spark to Scale AI RD Framework

    Updated on 10/29/2025