Connected Education 2026: How AI is Building Smarter, More Inclusive Communication Ecosystems

Communication and collaboration technologies don’t just support learning — they define it.

From AI-powered service desks and automated translation tools to intelligent routing that connects students, parents, and faculty in real time, education leaders are reimagining how campuses communicate. The next evolution of digital learning depends on seamless, secure, and data-driven communication ecosystems that strengthen trust, improve equity, and create more connected learning communities.

Join the Center for Digital Education and RingCentral for a forward-looking conversation on how K-12 districts and higher education institutions are preparing their communications infrastructure for the future.

You’ll learn:

• The evolution of education communication: How AI-driven tools like intelligent receptionists, voice translation, and virtual collaboration hubs are transforming how schools and campuses connect with families, faculty, and students.
• Student- and staff-centered automation: Real examples of how institutions are using automation to reduce administrative burden, improve access, and personalize support.
• Building the intelligent campus: How data integration, analytics, and omnichannel platforms are helping education leaders unify fragmented systems and enhance operational efficiency.
• Governance and equity in an AI era: Frameworks for implementing emerging communication technologies responsibly — protecting privacy while expanding inclusion and transparency.
• Preparing for 2026 and beyond: Strategies to future-proof your communications ecosystem against workforce shortages, budget pressures, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

Whether you lead IT strategy for a district or manage operations on a college campus, this session will help you plan for a future where connected communication isn’t just an operational upgrade — it’s a driver of student engagement, institutional resilience, and lifelong learning.