Tuesday, December 08, 2026 | 2:00PM–3:00PM ET | Online

Showcase Webinar | From Reactive to Proactive

Sponsored by CDW | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner and Boldyn Networks | 2026 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner

We’ve entered an age of perpetual change, and institutions are adjusting to a future that will require harnessing uncertainty to guide technology strategy and innovation.

Join this webinar to hear from institutional and industry experts as they explore the key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing higher education technology professionals, and describe how to plan for 2027 and beyond.

Be sure to bring your questions!

Learning Outcomes:

  • Hear examples of how leaders are using data to inform institutional strategy.
  • Understand how to create governance models that enable technology innovation.
  • Consider how technology leaders are planning for short-, medium-, and long-term futures.

Additional Resources

Check out the EDUCAUSE Showcase Series for more resources on big issues in higher education technology.

 

Presenters

  • Ben Castleton

    Principal Data & AI Consultant, CDW

  • David Hinson

    Campus CIO, Boldyn Networks

  • Sophie White

    Senior Manager, Program and Content Marketing, EDUCAUSE

  • Olena Zhadko

    Chief Online Learning Officer/University Associate Dean of Online Education, City University of New York

Accessibility

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