Ellucian Innovation Symposium,
La Verne

Event Overview

You’re invited to join Ellucian solution experts and fellow higher education leaders in La Verne, CA, for a day of strategic dialogue, networking, and insights into how technology is enabling institutional transformation.

Whether you're starting your modernization journey or optimizing existing systems, this is an opportunity to connect with peers and gain actionable insights you can take back to your institution immediately. We’ll expand upon last year's symposium to further explore how SaaS, AI, and data-driven tools are helping institutions modernize operations, improve student outcomes, and align tech investments with long-term goals.

Who Should Attend

• Real-world success stories of institutions leveraging Ellucian SaaS and AI
• Peer-led discussions on modernization strategies and lessons learned
• Insights on aligning technology investments with institutional strategy
• Network with Ellucian and fellow higher education leaders over lunch

Agenda

9:00a – 9:30a Registration & Breakfast
9:30a – 9:45a Welcome & Introductions
9:45a – 10:45a Leveraging the SaaS Platform, AI, Journey for Transformation
10:45a – 11:30a The Customer Voice Sandeep Mannava, Chief Information Officer, University of Bridgeport / AVP Enterprise Systems, Goodwin University
11:30a – 12:30p Lunch sponsored by AWS
12:30p – 1:15p Smart Plan and Award
1:15p – 2:30p Mapping Technology Investments to Strategic Outcomes
2:30p – 2:45p Emburse - Break
2:45p – 3:30p The Customer Voice Christina Brandon, Dean of Outreach and Information Technology, Western Iowa Tech Community College
3:30p – 4:00p Close & Networking