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Agentic AI and the Student Experience

2025 is a three-day gathering at Arizona State University's Tempe campus.

Join technologists, educators and thought leaders to examine the systems, ethics and real-world applications that are redefining learning.

This is a space for collaboration across domains. If you are shaping the future of technology or education, you belong in the conversation.

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Dreamscape Experience

Step inside the future of immersive learning.

Located behind the Omni off of Marbella Avenue. Dreamscape Learn (DSL), a collaboration between Dreamscape Immersive and Arizona State University, redefines how we teach and learn in the 21st century.

By merging advanced experiential pedagogy with cinematic storytelling, DSL has resulted in improved learning outcomes and engagement levels for students.

Come participate in one of our educational experiences in our new, mobile immersive classroom.

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WED,OCT22:12:00PM-6:00PM

THURS,OCT23:10:00AM-5:00PM

Sessionsare30minutesandopentoupto16participantsatatime

Agentic AI and the Student Experience is presented by Arizona State University in collaboration with leading global partners.

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AI and the Student Experience

DAY ONE

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

DAYONEAGENDA

Time

11:30AM

Event Location

2NDFLOORENTRANCE REGISTRATIONOPENS

12:15PM PRE-CONFERENCEWORKSHOPS

1:15PM 30MINUTEBREAK (Pleasereturntoyoursessionsafterthebreak )

3:00PM MAINSTAGE WelcometoAgenticAIandtheStudent Experience DianaBowman,Emcee

3:05PM MAINSTAGE

KEYNOTE:Strategyintheageofchaos MarinaGorbis

3:30PM MAINSTAGE FIRESIDECHAT:Beyondthechaos: Buildingfutureswithforesight ChrisHoward&MarinaGorbis

4:00PM LUCEROROOFTOP LOUNGE+TERRANCE RECEPTION

Connect, collaborate and celebrate!

DAYONE

PRE-CONFERENCEWORKSHOPS

Time Event Location

BALLROOM1

12:00PM

Hands-onwithASU’sCreateAI: BuildingAgenticAIforeducation RogerKohler

MaryStrain&NateOber TheAgenticAIshiftincampusinnovation

BuildanAIagentwithCollegeVine ZackPerkins

CRIMSON

BALLROOM3

ArnabBanerjee & SavithaKolar

Thecognitivefrontier:ExploringMicrosoft’s AgenticAIecosysteminhighereducation BRONZE

Getup&brainstorm!Aninteractiveworkshop totransformthecampusexperience

JohnSpirko &ClayMajor

Orchestrating“AgenticAIinAction: TheDecision-MakingJourney” TamaraAskew&JoeConti AMBER

BALLROOM3

DAY ONE PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

EARLY ACCESS INSIGHTS

These sessions are open to all registered attendees. No signup required.

Simply show up and join the conversation.

WED, OCT 22 12:15PM BALLROOM 1

Hands-on with ASU’s CreateAI: Building agentic AI for education

Step into the role of an AI creator in this interactive workshop, hosted by the AI Acceleration team at ASU.

This workshop introduces participants to CreateAI Builder, ASU’s in-house platform for designing and deploying agentic AI experiences. The session begins with a strategy-level overview of the platform’s capabilities, including its evaluation framework for fairness and safety, granular data controls, access to more than 40 models, knowledge base features, and agentic workflow tools.

After the overview, attendees will engage in a hands-on lab where they rotate through stations to build and test AI agents, such as a syllabot, a tutoring assistant, a medical case generator, and an interactive avatar. By the end, participants will gain both practical skills and a deeper understanding of how universities can shape the future of AI responsibly.

Build an AI agent with CollegeVine

In just one hour, you will take on the role of AI deployment strategists, while partnering with colleagues to map out and create a ready-to-deploy AI agent for a workflow for your campus.

In the process, learn about AI infrastructure considerations, workflow embedding, and recommended change management strategies for AI deployment on campus.

SPEAKER

NIKHIL KOLUR

VP Strategic Partnerships CollegeVine

WED, OCT 22 12:15PM AMBER

The cognitive frontier: Exploring Microsoft’s agentic AI ecosystem in higher education

How will humans thrive alongside digital agents? This session explores the intersection of philosophy, technology and transformation in higher education. As we rethink how we design, deploy and interact with AI, new possibilities emerge: personalized learning, accelerated research, intelligent operations and decision-making at machine speed.

With this power comes complexity. How do we build scalable, trustworthy systems that preserve human agency? What does it mean to lead and innovate when machines can think? Step into the cognitive frontier where intelligence is not just imagined but engineered.

SPEAKER

Director,CustomerSuccessand

SPEAKER

SAVITHA KOLAR

SeniorCloudSolutionArchitect,

ARNAB

WED, OCT 22 12:15PM

Get up and brainstorm! An interactive workshop to transform the campus experience

Join ServiceNow for a fast-paced, interactive workshop designed to spark bold ideas for improving the student experience with Agentic AI. Explore the differences between generative and agentic AI, and learn how to match the right solution to real campus challenges.

Compete in teams to pitch the most innovative agentic use case (prizes included), then prototype the winning concept alongside ServiceNow experts. We’ll wrap with a live demo of how ServiceNow’s AI platform is powering automated workflows to address some of ASU’s most complex campus needs. JOHN SPIRKO

SPEAKER

PrincipalExecutiveEnterpriseArchitect,

SPEAKER

SeniorAdvisorySolutionConsultant, ServiceNow

WED, OCT 22 12:15PM CRIMSON

The Agentic AI shift in campus innovation

Join AWS and the ASU’s AI Cloud Innovation Center to dive into how they use agentic AI to revolutionize Admissions and Career Services, enabling institutions to deliver more personalized, efficient and scalable experiences.

During this session, you’ll explore the foundational infrastructure needed to support agentic AI, while seeing realworld examples of open-source solutions in action.

Leave with actionable insights and the ability to think big to help your institution harness the power.

SPEAKER

MARY STRAIN

AIandMachineLearningStrategyLeader,

SPEAKER

AI/MLStrategist,

Orchestrating“AgenticAI inAction:TheDecisionMakingJourney”

Unpack how agentic AI can transform decision-making at every level of a university. Through an interactive, “choose your own adventure” format, presenters will introduce real-world scenarios – such as reduced funding, declining enrollment, and evolving compliance standards – while participants make key decisions at critical junctures. Attendees will observe how agentic AI reasons, simulates outcomes and recommends strategic actions. The session will highlight transparency, adaptability, and the interplay between human judgment and AI insights, overlaying the lens of Trustworthy AI.

SPEAKER BREAKOUT SESSION

AI for Higher Education Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP

SPEAKER

JOECONTI

Trustworthy AI Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP

WED, OCT 22 - FRI OCT, 24

Emcee

Diana Bowman is our emcee for all three days of our event.

EMCEE

DIANA BOWMAN

Associate Dean for Applied Research and Partnerships, Professor of Law, ASU

Diana Bowman is an internationally recognized legal scholar and policy expert with 20+ years of leadership across law, public policy, technology governance, and global engagement. She serves as an associate dean and professor in the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and a professor in the newly launched School of Technology for Public Health.

Diana Bowman is an Andrew Carnegie Fellow (2018), served as the inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellow within Enterprise Technology at ASU, and serves as the Honorary Consul for Australia to Arizona.

NOTES

DAY ONE MAIN STAGE

KEYNOTE & FIRESIDE CHAT

Start strong with big ideas and real-world insight.

These sessions explore how we lead through uncertainty, spark innovation and shape the future of higher education.

WED, OCT 22 3:00PM

Strategy in the age of chaos

A globally respected futurist, Marina Gorbis, will join us to share insights from her recent article, Strategy in the Age of Chaos. Gorbis will surface insights for how organizations can navigate both short-term crisis and long-term innovation while mastering two critical skills: improvisation and imagination.

This keynote is for anyone asking, “How do we lead when clarity is rare and transformation is constant?” Join us for this powerful discussion and walk away with strategies for not just surviving change but thriving in it.

KEYNOTESPEAKER

WED, OCT 22 3:30PM

Beyond the chaos: Building futures with foresight

FIRESIDECHATSPEAKER

ExecutiveVicePresident andChiefOperatingOfficer, ASU

FIRESIDECHATSPEAKER

ExecutiveDirector, InstitutefortheFuture

MARINA GORBIS

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AI and the Student Experience

DAY TW0

Thursday, October 23, 2025

DAYTWOAGENDA

Time Event

8:00AM

REGISTRATIONOPENS

BreakfastinAtrium,seatinginMainstageBallroom.

9:00AM

9:15AM

10:00AM

WelcomeAddress DianaBowman

FEATUREDKEYNOTE: Learning withoutlimits:Access,agency,andAI ASUPresident MichaelM Crow

KEYNOTE: CultivatingStudentAgency: AgenticAIandthefutureofhighered DaniellePerszyk

11:00AM BREAKOUTSESSIONS

11:45AM LUNCH

LunchintheAtrium,seatinginMainstageballroom

12:15PM

12:45PM

1:40PM

StateofAI: Educationandthemarketplace ClaireZau

Divingdeeper: AI,education,andthemarketplace ClaireZau,ToddHowson,JonathanCovell, AlexUsher,DeborahQuazzo

Announcingthe2025HumanitarianAward LevGonick &AngelaGunder

2:15PM BREAKOUTSESSIONS

3:15PM

4:00PM

Insightsfromcampustechnologyleaders DonnaKidwell,KemiJona,PhilKomarny, FengHou, BradWoverton

CLOSINGREMARKS DianaBowman

DAY TWO BREAKOUT SESSIONS

MORNINGBREAKOUTSESSION DAYTWO

Time Event Location

MAINSTAGE

11:00AM

AgenticAIandthestudent

experiencebystudents,forstudents DarianChoi,AnitahMurungi,AbrahamLozanoSerna, ShristiPathak

BALLROOM1

ColleenSchwab&AdityaChalla

UnifyingCampusData:Empowering AcademicInnovationThroughAI-Enabled Analytics

BALLROOM2

ChathamVidanagamage&AliJuma

AIwithpurpose:Rethinkingcurriculum, academicplanningandstudentsuccess

BALLROOM3

Thefutureisyesterday-wellpasttimefor highereducationtobuildanddeploytoday

VinceKelen,NitzanPelman,AminQazi

Deployingclassroomagenticlearningtools thatadapt,engage,andtransform

BobbySprinkle,PaulMarty,RickBurnette

IrvingHidrogoMontemayor&EdreiRobles

Oneplatformtoagentthemall:AgenticAI forassuringstudentsuccess

ChristynaSerrano CRIMSON

FoundationsforAgenticAI:System PromptingEssentialsUsingPlaylabAI

DAYTWO

AFTERNOONBREAKOUTSESSION

Time Event Location

BALLROOM1

2:15PM AIintheworkforcepanel AmyDiaz&AvivaLegatt

SarkisDaglian,JennieSanders,VictoriaMaloy Visioningtoachievescale

BALLROOM2 MAINSTAGE

DavidSmiley

TransformingthegenerativeAIclasswith generativeagents

BALLROOM3

AmandaFederico,CarlyHaggard,MikeRyu,DanMunnerley Student-ledlabsdrivingAIforeducation

CRIMSON

ASUon-campuseventregistration:from manualtoAI“magical”

JohnSpirko&RudyBellavia

AlphiaPossamai-Inesedy

Personalizingthestudentjourneywith equitydrivendesignandAI

Anewoperatingsystemforhighered:AI leveragepointsforinstitutional transformation

FrankRojas,JasonBall,JodyMiller-Smith,EmilySmith

IDEAS IN ACTION

Breakout sessions are your chance to explore, connect and go deeper into the ideas shaping agentic AI. Pick a session that sparks your curiosity and jump in.

MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

11 AM THURS, OCT 23

THURS, OCT 23 11:OOAM

Agentic AI and the student experience by students, for students

This all-student panel will offer insights into what today’s students want and expect from their university’s AI experience.

STUDENTSPEAKER

DARIAN CHOI

WestmontCollege

STUDENTSPEAKER

ANITAH MURUNGI

Thunderbird School of Global Management and AI Acceleration Student Intern

STUDENTSPEAKER

ABRAHAM LOZANO SERNA

U and AI Acceleration Intern

STUDENTSPEAKER

SHRISTI PATHAK

ASU and AI-CIC Student Intern

BREAKOUT SESSION

UnifyingCampusData: EmpoweringAcademic InnovationThroughAIEnabledAnalytics

Discover how institutions are breaking down data silos to transform academic research, student success initiatives, and administrative operations through integrated AI workflows. Learn how leading universities are building secure, collaborative data environments that unite institutional research, departmental analytics, and cross-disciplinary projects while maintaining strict governance and compliance standards.

See how a unified analytics environment, powered by tools like Amazon SageMaker, can drive data-informed decision making across your institution all while ensuring appropriate data access controls and ethical AI practices.

COLLEEN SCHWAB

Global Innovation Strategist, AWS

SPEAKER

SPEAKER ADITYA CHALLA

Senior Solutions Architect, AWS

THURS, OCT 23 11:OOAM

AIwithpurpose: Rethinkingcurriculum, academicplanningand studentsuccess

This session examines how La Trobe University is integrating AI into academic decision-making to enhance student success By applying AI to curriculum design, subject scheduling, progression tracking, and alternate pathways, the university enhances agility, efficiency, and equity. Advanced planning algorithms optimize offerings, reduce overlaps, and support smooth transitions, showcasing how AI can streamline higher education operations and create more accessible student pathways.

SPEAKER

CHATHAM VIDANAGAMAGE

Artificial Intelligence & Product Engineering Leader, La Trobe University

SPEAKER

ALI JUMA

Artificial Intelligence Change Adoption and Communication Lead, La Trobe University

This session brings together researchers, builders and impact investors to explore AI-driven models that enhance learning, student support and operational excellence, all aimed at transforming the student experience at scale.

SPEAKER

VINCE KELLEN

Chief Information Officer, UC San Diego

SPEAKER

GEORGE SIEMENS

Chief Scientist & Co-Founder, Matter & Space

SPEAKER

DAVID

STEUER

Chief Product and Technology Officer, Climb Together

SPEAKER

AMIN QAZI

Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, AQL Labs

THURS, OCT 23 11:OOAM AMBER

Deployingclassroom agenticlearningtools thatadapt,engage,and transform

As institutions move beyond static digital tools, agentic AI presents a new paradigm for adaptive, student-centered learning. This session highlights how Florida State University successfully deployed agentic AI tools to personalize instruction, provide real-time feedback, and foster deeper student engagement. Discover how we transitioned from concept to classroom, ensuring equity, privacy, and scalability.

SPEAKER

BOBBY SPRINKLE

Chief Technology Officer, Florida State University

SPEAKER

PAUL MARTY

Professor, School of Information, College of Communication, Florida State University

SPEAKER

Senior Vice Provost and Chief Strategy Officer, Florida State University

THURS, OCT 23 11:OOAM BRONZE

Oneplatformtoagent themall:AgenticAIfor assuringstudentsuccess

The Student Accompaniment Model (SAM) at Tecnológico de Monterrey connects students with advisors and mentors throughout their journey, from admission to alumni Now enhanced with agentic AI, SAM integrates early-alert systems, dropout prediction, student profiles, RAG-based virtual assistants, intervention simulators, and personalized content generation. These tools feed into a unified, role-aware platform that guides next-best actions while keeping humans in control.

SPEAKER

IRVINGHIDROGOMONTEMAYOR

Director of Artificial Intelligence for Education, Tecnológico de Monterrey

SPEAKER

EDREI ROBLES

AI in Education Leader, Tecnológico de Monterrey

THURS, OCT 23 11:OOAM

FoundationsforAgentic AI:SystemPrompting EssentialsUsingPlaylabAI

Discover the core principles of agentic AI through system prompting and configuration strategies. This 50-minute breakout explores how thoughtful prompt design and model setup create the foundation for AI systems that can operate autonomously in education. Using Playlab as a demo platform, participants will see live examples of building educational chatbots while learning prompt engineering fundamentals that support advanced AI workflows. Topics include system prompt architecture, model selection and configuration techniques that enable intelligent decision-making. Whether following along or observing, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and strategies to apply in your own educational context.

SPEAKER

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

2:15PM THURS, OCT 23

AIintheworkforcepanel

AI is reshaping industries and redefining the skills graduates need to succeed This panel brings together leaders from business, education, and workforce development to explore how institutions and employers can collaborate to prepare students for an AI-driven economy.

Panelists will share perspectives on cultivating transferable skills, building adaptable career pathways, and strengthening partnerships between higher education and industry. Attendees will gain insights into strategies that ensure students are not only job-ready but future-ready.

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

AVIVALEGATT

AI Fluency, Implementation, and Ethics Advisory, University of Pennsylvania

Visioningtoachievescale

This session brings together scholars and practitioners to critically examine what it means to “scale” with artificial intelligence in higher education and beyond. Through datadriven perspectives and early research, panelists will explore how institutions can move beyond isolated pilots to envision sustainable, systemic integration of AI at scale.

SPEAKER

SPEAKER SARKISDAGLIAN

Director of AI and Enterprise Cloud, UC Irvine

JENNIESANDERS

Vice President of Instruction, Western Governors University

SPEAKER

VICTORIAMALOY

Associate Director of Academic Technologies, University of Iowa

THURS, OCT 23 2:15PM

Transformingthe generativeAIclasswith generativeagents

This session reports on the transformation of the “Generative AI in the Wild” course through agentic workflows that replace traditional instructional tools. By developing modular, automated systems, the course unifies the student experience, streamlines information gathering, and delivers real-time feedback for both individual and group work. The team will share development lessons, pedagogical insights, and outcome data from the Fall 2025 implementation.

SPEAKER

DAVIDSMILEY

BREAKOUT SESSION

Student-ledlabsdriving AIforeducation

In this session, hear from a mix of undergraduate students at Westmont College and ASU who are playing an active role in the design and development of AI systems at their institutions. Students from ASU Next Lab will present EdgeAI, an AI solution that expands access to education in remote and underserved areas, while Westmont’s CATLab students will showcase an agentic AI platform that helps students navigate academic systems.

SPEAKER

AMANDA FEDERICO

Program Coordinator ASU

SPEAKER

CARLY HAGGARD

Third year double major: Data Analytics & Math, Westmont College

SPEAKER

MIKE RYU

Director of Engineering Westmont College

SPEAKER+MODERATOR

DAN MUNNERLEY

Executive Director, Next Lab ASU

THURS, OCT 23 2:15 PM

Anewoperatingsystem forHigherEd:AIleverage pointsforinstitutional transformation

Join higher education influencer and Principal, VP Partner

Success Emily Smith, for a dynamic fireside chat with VPs and CIOs from AI-pioneering institutions. Hear candid insights on how AI is becoming part of higher ed’s operating system and discover the critical leverage points where leaders can drive transformation.

SPEAKER

FRANK ROJAS

Vice President for Strategy Bay Path University

SPEAKER

JASON BELL

Associate Provost and CIO Florida Atlantic University

SPEAKER

JODY MILLER-SMITH

Assistant Vice President, ASU

BREAKOUT SESSION

Personalizingthestudent journeywithequitydrivendesignandAI

This session reimagines student success through a whole-ofinstitution initiative that centres students’ voices, lived realities, and ambitions across their first 100 days at university. Created for a region as diverse, dynamic, and complex as Greater Western Sydney – home to many first-in-family, low-SES, migrant, and mature-age learners – the conventional indicators of success are insufficient. The initiative leverages digital personalization, strengths-based onboarding, and an equity-first mindset to create an ecosystem where every student can thrive.

SPEAKER

ALPHIA POSSAMAI-INESEDY

Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Success Western Sydney University

ASUon-campusevent registration:From manualtoAI"magical"

Eachyear,ASUhoststhousandsofon-campusevents.Theprocess forstudentstorequestandregistereventswasusingawebform, andapprovalshadbecomecumbersomeandoutgrowntheabilityto expandintothefuture.Executives,students,andemployeeslacked visibilityintothestatusoftheapproval,oftenleavingusersstuckin themiddleandfrustrated.WithServiceNow,ASUistransformingthis process,enablingagenticdataandautomatedprocessestodrive fasterdecision-making,therebyimprovingthespeedofdeliveryand theoverallconstituentexperience.Additionally,ServiceNow leverageditsownAgenticAI"Factory"toquicklyspinupaprototype ofthisapplication,quicklybuildingtheartofthepossibleforASU.

RUDYBELLAVIA

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DAY TWO MAIN STAGE

LEADERS ON STAGE

Big ideas take the stage. These sessions bring together thought leaders exploring how AI is reshaping access, learning and the future of higher education.

THURS, OCT 23 9:15AM

Learning without limits: Access, agency, and AI with Michael Crow

An internationally recognized leader in higher education, President Crow is a vocal advocate for the transformative potential of technology. Crow will kick off the event by sharing his bold vision for the future of higher education one where AI empowers learners to drive their own journeys. Drawing from ASU’s leadership in innovation, he’ll explore how agentic AI can help dismantle traditional barriers to education, enable deeply personalized learning experiences, and expand access at scale.

FEATUREDKEYNOTE

THURS,

Cultivating Student Agency: Agentic AI and the Future of Higher Education

As artificial intelligence grows more powerful, we stand at a crossroads: will we build agents that diminish or enhance human agency? Join Danielle Perszyk for an exploration of how agentic AI can transform higher education, not through generic “AI tutors,” but instead through agentic systems that leverage students’ intrinsic curiosity and novel methods of assessment to build a new common ground across knowledge domains.

SPEAKER

DANIELLE PERSZYK

Cognitive scientist at Amazon AGI SF Lab

THURS, OCT 23 12:15PM

State of AI, education and the marketplace with Claire Zau

Claire Zau is a leading voice at the intersection of AI, education and investment. Join to hear Claire unpack the rapidly evolving state of AI and its growing influence on education and the broader marketplace. Drawing on her work at GSV Ventures and insights from her widely read AI Education newsletter, Claire will explore emerging trends, investment patterns, and the shifting expectations for learners, institutions, and employers. With a sharp eye on the global landscape, she will provide an insight into how agentic AI is reconfiguring value creation and workforce readiness.

SPEAKER

Partner and AI Lead,

CLAIRE ZAU

THURS, OCT 23 12:45PM

Diving deeper: AI, education, and the marketplace

Claire Zau will be joined by a reaction panel of education and industry leaders to continue the discussion on AI, education and the marketplace. Together, they will explore what stakeholders must do to keep pace with the AI moment.

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

THURS, OCT 23 1:40PM MAINSTAGE AWARD

Announcing our 2025 Humanitarian Award

Lev Gonick, Chief Information Officer at ASU, will present this year’s Humanitarian Award to Angela Gunder, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Opened Culture.

The Humanitarian Award was established to honor a remarkable individual whose work exemplifies the power of leadership, compassion, and systems change. Angela has made a lasting impact through her dedication to studentfocused innovation, and her work reminds us that technology must always serve humans first.

PRESENTEDBY

LEV GONICK

AWARDRECIPIENT

ANGELAGUNDER

THURS, OCT 23 3:15PM MAINSTAGE

Insights from campus technology leaders

This panel convenes technology leaders from across North America to discuss how their institutions are preparing for the adoption of systemic AI. Together, they will discuss overlapping challenges and distinct approaches to advancing AI readiness while staying grounded in institutional mission and student success.

SPEAKER

DONNA KIDWELL

Chief Information Officer, University of Toronto

SPEAKER

KEMI JONA

Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation, University of Virginia

SPEAKER

PHIL KOMARNY

Chief Innovator Officer, Maryville University of Saint Louis

SPEAKER

FENG HOU

Chief Information Officer, St. Louis Community College

Agentic AI and the Student Experience

Friday, October 24, 2025

DAYTHREEAGENDA

Time Event

8:00AM REGISTRATIONOPENS

BreakfastinAtrium,seatinginMainstageBallroom

8:45AM

DianaBowman

OpeningRemarks

9:00AM

FEATUREDKEYNOTE

Autonomous:WhytheFittestBusinesses EmbraceAI-FirstStrategiesandDigitalLabor ValaAfshar& HenryKing

9:30AM MAINSTAGE

Datatellsthestory,whatweknowaboutAI andlearning MichaelHenderson, ChrisAgnew,AnnieHale,PunyaMishra

10:15AM

11:00AM

ThestateofAI:Industryinsights andimplications EmilySmith,MelissaLibhart,MargoKeeler,JuliaMartensen, ChrisHein,JeanCarloBonilla

BooksigningwithValaAfshar& HenryKing,BestSellingAuthors Autonomous:WhytheFittestBusinesses EmbraceAI-FirstStrategyandDigitalLabor.

Bookswillbeavailableforpurchaseonsite

11:15AM BREAKOUTSESSIONS

12:00PM

LUNCH

Grabandgolunchprovided

12:15PM

12:45PM

Firesidechat:AgenticAILearningforAll Learners:EngagingNeurodiverseLearners U S Senator(ret )KyrstenSinema&LevGonick

JorgeCosta,AssociateProfessor CLOSINGREMARKS+HIDAPERFORMANCE

2NDFLOOR ENTERANCE

MORNINGBREAKOUTSESSION DAYTWO

Time Event Location

MAINSTAGE

11:00AM

Gaming,VRandAIforstudentlearning

DeirdreQuarnstrom, DanMunnerley,AuryanRatliff, ElinaOllila,LisaFlesher

BALLROOM1

JoeSabado

TheresponsibleAIroadmap:Guidingcampus agenticsolutionsforstudentsuccess

BALLROOM3

StephanieSzuch, IsacArtzi,MichaelTorrance

BridgingclassroomsandcareerswithAIskills

AIgnitinglearning:Innovationsin teachingandassessmentatMapúa

EricsonDimaunahan

BenAndries&DonLambert

GoBlueAI:Empoweringthestudent experienceattheUniversityofMichigan

DAY THREE BREAKOUT SESSIONS

EXPLORE AND ENGAGE

Pick the breakout session that resonates with you and explore the novel frameworks driving agentic AI forward.

Gaming,VRandAIfor studentlearning

This panel brings together leaders from Microsoft and ASU to explore how immersive worlds, game-based learning and AI tools can spark creativity, deepen engagement and empower student agency. Panelists will share what’s possible now and what’s next as gaming, VR, and AI converge to shape the future of learning.

SPEAKER

DEIRDRE QUARNSTROM

Vice President, Education, Microsoft

SPEAKER

DAN MUNNERLEY

Executive Director, Next Lab ASU

SPEAKER

AURYAN RATLIFF

Director of Emerging Tech ASU

SPEAKER

ELINA OLLILA

Endless Labs Studios ASU

FRI, OCT 24 11:15AM

TheresponsibleAIroadmap: Guidingcampusagentic solutionsforstudentsuccess

This session introduces the Campus AI Framework, an 8-pillar blueprint, and the Strategic AI Compass, a 5-phase planning tool for intentional, responsible AI adoption. Participants will use maturity models and rubrics to align initiatives with institutional values, prioritize student trust, and foster cross-functional collaboration for student success Ideal for academic, IT, and student affairs leaders aiming to scale impact, not chaos. Scenarios reflect diverse needs, including first-generation and non-traditional learners.

SPEAKER

JOE SABADO

Deputy Chief Information Officer, Campus AI Exchange, University of California, Santa Barbara

FRI, OCT 24 11:15AM BALLROOM 3

Bridgingclassroomsand careerswithAIskills

How do global institutions and industries approach workforce readiness in the era of AI? This panel brings an international lens, featuring leaders from Australia and the U.S. who are advancing AI fluency, ethics and implementation at scale. Panelists will highlight cross-border perspectives on emerging workforce skills, lifelong learning and the role of higher education in cultivating adaptable talent pipelines. With a focus on global collaboration, this conversation will surface lessons and strategies that transcend national boundaries equipping learners everywhere to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.

SPEAKER BREAKOUT

STEPHANIESZUCH

Senior Director Student Impact, Education at Work

SPEAKER

DRISACARTZI

Associate Professor Grand Canyon University

AIgnitinglearning: Innovationsinteaching andassessmentatMapúa

This session highlights how Mapúa University in the Philippines has strategically integrated AI across teaching, assessment, instructional design, accessibility, and student support. Moving beyond experimentation, Mapúa’s digital ecosystem empowers faculty, enhances learning outcomes, and reflects a cultural shift in pedagogy and innovation. Framed by lessons from the pandemic and a long-term vision, the university positions AI as a core enabler of quality, future-ready education.

SPEAKER

ERICSON DIMAUNAHAN

OCT 24 11:15AM

BREAKOUT SESSION

GoBlueAI:Empowering thestudentexperienceat theUniversityofMichigan

This session spotlights the University of Michigan’s Go Blue AI mobile app, a campus companion that uses agentic AI to enhance the student experience. By integrating U-M–specific tools, data, and Maizey projects, Go Blue provides proactive, context-aware support while safeguarding privacy Key features, such as voice input, image analysis, and location services, demonstrate how the app fosters autonomy, engagement, and scalable collaboration across the university.

SPEAKER

BENANDRIES

Emerging Technology Solutions Analyst Lead, UMich

SPEAKER

DONLAMBERT Director of IT Infrastructure, UMich

NOTES

DAY THREE MAIN STAGE

UNLOCK INSIGHTS

From analytics to business strategy, join breakout sessions that expand your perspective and reveal new possibilities across workflows.

Autonomous:WhytheFittest BusinessesEmbraceAI-First StrategiesandDigitalLabor

Best-selling authors Vala Afshar and Henry King will share insights from their brand new book, Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI-First Strategy and Digital Labor Together, they will explore how business and education leaders will need to challenge all the conventions, standard operating procedures and orthodoxies underpinning businesses designed by humans for humans.

SPEAKER,BESTSELLINGAUTHOR

VALA AFSHAR

Best Selling Author, Autonomous, Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce

SPEAKER,BESTSELLINGAUTHOR

HENRY KING

Best Selling Author, Autonomous

KEYNOTE

Datatellsthestory,whatwe knowaboutAIandlearning

While many have opinions on AI, this group brings insights grounded in data. Education leaders and researchers from ASU, Stanford University and Monash University will explore the intersection of AI and learner agency through early research and data-driven stories. By sharing findings, the session invites reflection on both the promises and challenges of using AI to foster more empowered, meaningful learning pathways.

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Professor Digital Futures, Director, Hub for Educational Design and Innovation, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia

CHRIS AGNEW

Director, Generative AI for Education Hub, Stanford Accelerator for Learning

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ANNIE HALE

Executive Director and Clinical Assistant Professor, EdPlus at ASU

MODERATOR

Director of Innovative Learning Futures, ASU

ThestateofAI:Industry insightsandimplications

Education and industry leaders are at a pivotal moment to drive forward meaningful AI innovations. Executive leaders from partners at CollegeVine, Microsoft, ServiceNow, and IBM will cut through the hype to share insights, emerging trends, and how their organizations are driving towards the full potential of agentic AI.

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EMILY SMITH

VP of Partner Success, CollegeVine

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MELISSA LIBHART

Business Applications Leader, Microsoft SLED

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MARGO KEELER

Principal Sales Leader, IBM

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CHRIS HEIN

Field CTO, Google Public Sector

FRI, OCT 24 12:00PM MAINSTAGE

AgenticAILearningforAll Learners:Engaging

NeurodiverseLearners

Join Kyrsten Sinema and Lev Gonick for a dynamic conversation on how AI is unlocking new possibilities and pathways for neurodiverse learners.

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KRYSTENSINEMA

U.S. Senator (ret.)

Distinguished Professor of Practice at ASU Watts College for Public Policy and Community Solutions

INTRODUCTIONBYDIANABOWMAN

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LEV GONICK

Chief Information Officer at ASU

FRI, OCT 24 11:15AM

ClosingremarksandHIDA Presentation

A final presentation from Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Join to witness Jorge Costa present AI in music production.

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JORGE COSTA

Assistant professor of music production and sound engineering, founding member of HumanCentered AI, chief engineer of ASU Pop Music Recording Studios, and co-founder of Renewal Music Collective.

FRI, OCT 24 11:00AM 2ND FLOOR ENTRANCE

BooksigningwithVala Afshar&HenryKing, BestSellingAuthors

Join authors Vala Afshar and Henry King as they share insights from their new book, Autonomous: Why the Fittest Businesses Embrace AI-First Strategy and Digital Labor.

BESTSELLINGAUTHOR

VALAAFSHAR

Best Selling Author, Autonomous, Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce

BESTSELLINGAUTHOR

HENRY KING

Best Selling Author, Autonomous

Book signing ends at 11:30AM Scan QR code to view purchasing options. Limited quantities available.

SPONSORS

This event is made possible through the support of our sponsors.

Their commitment to innovation and collaboration brings together leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future of AI.

BRONZE

MEDIA

AI ALLEY PARTICIPANTS

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MAINSTAGE

AI ALLEY REGISTRATION

The Sun Devil Ballroom on the first floor will be set up for meeting space, allowing for up to 4-6 meetings to occur synchronously. This space will only be available Thursday from 8:00 AM - 4:00PM.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

SPEAKERSANDSCHEDULE

We’ve worked carefully to craft a meaningful and engaging experience for all attendees. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, all sessions, speakers and times are subject to change without notice We appreciate your understanding as we continue to curate the best possible experience.

PHOTOANDVIDEO

This event may be live-streamed, photographed or recorded Photographers and videographers will be on site, capturing images for ASU to use for promotional or marketing purposes. By entering this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed and/or recorded for any ASU purposes.

CREDITSANDSHOUTOUTS

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this event possible. A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their time and expertise, our volunteers for their energy and dedication, and the ASU staff and ET Planning Committee for their hard work behind the scenes. This event would not have been possible without your collective effort and commitment thank you for making it a success.

WI-FIACCESS

Wi-Fi is available on the asu-guest network. No password is required

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