IT's New Lane: Leading with Partnerships, Innovation, and Impact

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 10:45AM–11:30AM CT | Meeting Room 104 AB, Level 1
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
Enterprise technology units are evolving from "keep the trains running" support organizations to strategic partnership builders. In this session, discover how one university’s central IT team embraced corporate engagement by developing purpose-driven collaborations with major tech vendors. Learn how public-private partnerships—ranging from co-located innovation centers and AI acceleration labs to workforce development initiatives—are advancing both institutional missions and vendor goals. We’ll share practical insights into navigating relationship-building, funding structures, and value creation that go far beyond transactional models. If you’ve ever wondered why central IT can't be a driver of institutional innovation—this session is for you.

Presenters

  • John Rome

    Deputy CIO, Arizona State University

  • Bonnie Wilde

    Executive Director Enterprise Technology Affairs, Arizona State University

Resources & Downloads

  • ASU ET ITs New LanePartnership Presentation

    Updated on 10/28/2025