Martin Gavin
Team Lead,
Carahsoft Technology Corp.
Monday, May 18, 2026 | 2:00PM–3:00PM ET | Online
Webinar | Fueling Innovation Through Industry–Academia Collaboration
This webinar is a part of the EDUCAUSE Industry Insights series.
Industry-academia partnerships are increasingly essential to advancing innovation, strengthening research impact, and preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce. This webinar explores the role of collaboration between higher education institutions and industry stakeholders in bridging the gap between theory and practice. Drawing on Carahsoft’s perspective working across the higher education ecosystem, the discussion will highlight how thoughtful partnerships can support research translation, curriculum relevance, secure digital infrastructure, and equitable access to emerging technologies. Panelists will examine common challenges—such as alignment of goals, scalability, and trust—as well as strategies for building sustainable, mutually beneficial collaborations. Attendees will gain insight into how industry-academia partnerships can support institutional missions, enhance student outcomes, and contribute to long‑term economic and societal impact.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the strategic value of industry-academia partnerships in advancing research innovation and workforce readiness in higher education.
- Recognize key success factors and common challenges in building and sustaining effective academic and industry collaborations.
- Examine practical collaboration models that support curriculum relevance, research impact and digital transformation.
- Evaluate how technology and infrastructure enable scalable mission aligned partnerships.
- Apply best practices for aligning institutional goals, industry needs,and student outcomes while preserving trust and academic integrity.
Additional Resources
Presenters
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Vincent Kellen
Chief Information Officer, Texas A&M University System -
Khalil Yazdi
Resident Ed Tech CIO, Yazdi and Associates, LLC
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