In September 2025, state, local, and education agencies were hit by major cyber events every five days. These kinds of incidents aren't just IT problems - they disrupt lives. They cause power outages, water issues and dispatch failures, and result in patients losing access to medical devices and social workers getting locked out of critical case files. Join us online Thursday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT for a conversation with government...

As K-12 schools face an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks—from phishing and business email compromise to sophisticated, socially engineered threats—districts like Huntsville City Schools are leading the way in modernizing their defenses. In this interactive event, Jason Truett, Information Security Manager for Huntsville City (AL) Schools, will share real-world insights on the evolving threat landscape, the unique challenges of s...

As hybrid learning becomes a permanent part of higher education, institutions must ensure technology supports equity, engagement and collaboration. Join us for an insightful session on how today’s intelligent collaboration solutions are helping campuses create more inclusive, student-centered learning environments. From lecture halls to meeting rooms, see how higher ed leaders are leveraging smart video and room technologies to enhance s...

Creating a safe, connected school environment depends on streamlined and timely communication. When an emergency unfolds or a change needs to be communicated fast, districts need tools that work instantly and reliably across every corner of campus. From E911 to real-time alerts and integrated classroom communication, today’s most effective school safety strategies start with a unified platform. Join this webinar to explore how modern com...

AFCEA's Emerging Leaders (EL) community continues to thrive through strong mentorship networks across chapters worldwide. In this international webinar, ELs from the Alamo, Bethesda, Bonn, and Hawaii Chapters will share mentorship perspectives shaped by their diverse missions and communities. The discussion will highlight the vital role mentorship plays within AFCEA and examine how the association develops its next generation of leaders, inclu...

Higher education CIOs face a tough balancing act: deliver on bold 2030 strategies while managing cost pressures, talent gaps and legacy systems. Add AI’s rapid rise — and its governance and budget challenges — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Success demands agility, cultural change, and smart prioritization now. This session shares Gartner’s key predictions for higher education and practical actions to help CIO...

Learning Counsel News Media will be onsite to record local leaders sharing good news and providing an incredible day of learning from our national research. In today’s rapidly shifting educational landscape, schools face eroding trust, instability, and mounting pressure to deliver meaningful outcomes. At the same time, communities are seeking ways to reclaim connection, purpose, and agency. The emerging CRAFT curriculum—Create, Rig...

Unfortunately, we have closed registration for this event. Higher education institutions are accelerating their move to cloud-based communications to improve student engagement, streamline operations, and modernizing campus collaboration. Join Zoom and Carahsoft for an in-depth webinar exploring how cloud solutions can transform your campus. During this session, we will cover:Enhancing the student journey with Zoom Phone, Contact Center, and A...

Join this exclusive webinar for Massachusetts state-funded community college and university employees to see how higher-ed leaders are transforming budgeting, workforce, planning, and long-range forecasting — all within one connected platform. North Shore Community College (NSCC) modernized its budgeting and planning with Anaplan and Tru Consulting. Following their success, a pre-negotiated E&I contract with special pricing is now av...

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Hannah Colliss. The Higher Education IT Strategy Leadership Council Summit, presented by the Center for Digital Education (CDE), is an invitation-only gathering of higher education CIOs and technology executives taking place December 10–11 in New York City. Hosted by the Center for Digital Education, the Council...