All sessions are listed in the Pacific Time Zone (UTC -8).
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
| All event activities will take place in the Florentine Ballroom I&II in Caesars Palace. | |
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7:30–8:30 a.m. |
Networking Breakfast Join colleagues for breakfast and network informally. |
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8:30–8:45 a.m. |
Welcome
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8:45–9:30 a.m. |
Keynote Presentation with Brandie M. Nonnecke The AIvory Tower: A Value-Driven Approach to Integrating AI in Higher Ed Brandie M. Nonnecke, Director, CITRIS Policy Lab; Associate Research Professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley; Host of TecHype This keynote delves into the challenges and opportunities universities face in integrating AI responsibly within their services. As bastions of knowledge and innovation, universities must lead by example. We'll uncover the importance of aligning institutional values with AI-driven behaviors, ensuring that every AI implementation—from administrative tools to student resources—reflects a commitment to ethics, equity, and inclusivity. Join us as we map out a vision for a harmonized future where university services are both technologically advanced and value-aligned. |
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9:30–9:45 a.m. |
EDUCAUSE AI Research The 2024 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher, EDUCAUSE In this session, you’ll receive a high-level overview of results from the first EDUCAUSE AI Landscape study. Topics will include: AI-related strategic planning and readiness, impacts of AI on institutional policies and procedures, recent workforce changes in response to AI-related needs, and respondents’ predictions for the future of AI in higher education. |
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9:45–10:45 a.m. |
Higher Education AI Case Studies Wild Tales from the Field Brian Basgen, Chief Information Officer, Emerson College Jennifer Burns, Associate Vice President Information Technology, The University of British Columbia Vince Kellen, Chief Information Officer, University of California San Diego Join three CIOs as they describe their institutions’ early forays into AI in higher education. Each leader has a different story to share about their institution’s approaches, objectives, and reception of AI. You’ll also have time to ask questions and share your thoughts during this session. |
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10:45–11:00 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
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11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Hackathon Begins |
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12:00–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1:00–5:00 p.m. |
Hackathon Continues |
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5:30–7:00 p.m. |
Reception Join us for the reception, where you can relax over food and drink and get to know your colleagues. |
Thursday, February 15, 2024
7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
| All event activities will take place in the Florentine Ballroom I&II in Caesars Palace. | |
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7:30–8:15 a.m. |
Networking Breakfast Join colleagues for breakfast and network informally. |
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8:15–9:45 a.m. |
Day 1 Recap and Action Planning |
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9:45–10:00 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
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10:00–11:00 a.m. |
Keynote Presentation with Robert Yanckello Higher Education: Implications of a Future World of You and AI Robert Yanckello, Senior Director, Analyst, Gartner Higher education institutions must prepare a world where AI-fueled information growth consistently outstrips the capacity of individuals to learn. This session explores implications for teaching, learning, knowledge development and institutional strategy. |
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11:00 a.m. |
Innovation Summit Concludes |