Nick Hamilton
Head of Business Development,
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Lunch and Learn | Architecting the AI-Native Campus–A Strategic Roadmap
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 11:30AM–12:45PM MT | Bluebird Ballroom 3A, Terrace Level
Session Type:
Meal
Delivery Format:
Meal
Higher education is currently navigating a period of unprecedented volatility. Institutions across the country—and specifically with the sheer number of headwinds and tailwinds — many are grappling with the “enrollment cliff,” intense financial pressures, and mounting technical debt. Simultaneously, the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence, the rise of "agentic" workflows, and evolving cybersecurity threats have created a fundamental shift in the institutional mandate. To thrive, universities must move beyond incremental technology upgrades and embrace a "Platform Advantage" that integrates physical, digital, and operational ecosystems into a single, cohesive fabric.
In this Panel session, we will explore the transition to an AI-Native Campus—a model where the network is no longer just a utility, but the intelligent foundation for student success, research excellence, and operational continuity. Designed specifically for Higher Education leadership, this 60-minute lunch and learn provides a glimpse of a roadmap for shifting from fragmented, reactive IT environments to a proactive, "Agentic" operation that empowers lean teams to do more with less. Three CIOs give their insights and strategies for the future of our intelligent learning environments.
Space is limited—reserve your seat today! Register HERE.
