How Institutions Are Moving from AI Pilots to AI Execution

Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 2:15PM–3:00PM MT
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Panel Session
Everyone’s talking about AI. But what does it actually look like to move beyond pilots and into real strategy? In this CIO roundtable, higher ed leaders will share what they’re trying, what’s working, and where they’re still figuring things out. Where are CIOs or institutions stalled or stuck? What gains have we seen? What will the future gains look like?

Presenters

  • Matthew Gunkel

    Associate Vice Chancellor and CIO, University of California, Riverside

  • Vincent Kellen

    Chief Information Officer, Texas A&M University System

  • Donna Kidwell

    CIO, University of Toronto

  • Phil Komarny

    Chief Future Officer, Maryville University