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SUMMARY:Alliance Technology Group - The Future of Virtualization: Simplify IT & Cut Costs
DESCRIPTION:Virtualization is evolving\, and education IT organizations are looking for ways to simplify infrastructure\, manage costs and maintain performance and reliability. This webinar will explore new approaches to virtualization and infrastructure modernization\, including key considerations for evaluating your current environment and options for creating a more flexible\, cost-effective IT strategy. \n  \nTarget audience: CIO\, Director of IT\, Director of Infrastructure\, Infrastructure Manager\, Systems Engineer\, and Enterprise Architect.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/alliance-technology-group-the-future-of-virtualization-simplify-it-cut-costs/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:MEEC Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Data Networks IT Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Data Networks IT Summit will feature an array of breakout sessions led by industry experts\, an all-day expo for our presenting sponsors\, and exclusive networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections. Plus\, attendees will enjoy a fun twist with a happy hour to end the day\, including a tour of the Lady Maryland or a boat ride on the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Read more about the summit’s panel members\, vendor presentation topics\, and more! \nRegister Here\nAgenda: \n\n11:00 – 11:30 AM                 Registration + Networking\n11:30 – 11:35 AM                 Welcome\n11:35 – 12:00 PM                 Keynote Speaker\n12:00 – 12:45 PM                Lunch\n1:00 – 1:30 PM                    Technical Sessions (Round 1)\n1:35 – 2:05 PM                    Technical Sessions (Round 2)\n2:10 – 2:55 PM                    Tabletop Exercise\n3:00 – 3:45 PM                    Meetups + Roundtables\n4:00 – 5:30 PM                    Happy Hour\, Boat Ride + Tour \n\nJoin us for our 3rd annual Data Networks IT Summit at the picturesque Living Classrooms Venue for a unique blend of education\, networking\, and entertainment! Enjoy relevant\, educational breakout sessions led by industry experts and end the day with a boat ride in the Baltimore Inner Harbor!
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/2026-data-networks-it-summit/
LOCATION:Living Classrooms’ Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park\, 1417 Thames St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vendor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000
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SUMMARY:Cognizant: The Connected Campus: Unifying Data\, People\, and Processes
DESCRIPTION:Explore how institutions can create a more connected\, collaborative\, and data-driven campus through a unified Workday platform \nTarget Audience: Higher Education institutions considering Workday platform and/or Student
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/cognizant-the-connected-campus-unifying-data-people-and-processes/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:MEEC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000
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SUMMARY:On the Brink — Microsoft Security Immersion Workshop for Education
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft is running On the Brink\, a four-hour hands-on Security Immersion Workshop built specifically for Education customers. It’s free\, virtual\, and places are limited. \nAttendees step into the role of a data security analyst and investigate a potential data exposure at an education institution. Using Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender XDR\, they get hands-on experience to: \n– Discover and classify sensitive information\n– Investigate data loss and insider-risk activity\n– Identify sensitive information that may have been improperly shared or accessed\n– Explore security risks associated with AI agents and excessive data access\n– Learn how unified security capabilities can help protect data across Microsoft 365 \nWednesday\, October 21\, 2026 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM PT | Virtual \nSpace is limited. Register here to reserve a spot: https://msevents.microsoft.com/event?id=3933855761 \nIt’s aimed at the people who operate the environment – security leads\, systems administrators\, anyone carrying data protection for their institution.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/on-the-brink-microsoft-security-immersion-workshop-for-education/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Vendor Events
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SUMMARY:Reimagine K12 Education with Secure and Responsible AI
DESCRIPTION:AI is creating new possibilities across education\, from teaching and learning to student services\, staff productivity\, operations\, and security. For K12 technology leaders\, realizing this potential requires more than innovation alone. It requires a thoughtful approach to security\, privacy\, governance\, responsible AI\, data protection\, and measurable outcomes. \nAs schools explore how to adopt and scale AI\, important questions remain. How can you enable AI innovation while protecting students\, educators\, staff\, and school system data? Where should you invest first to maximize impact? And how can you move beyond experimentation to drive meaningful outcomes that align with schools’ priorities? \nJoin Microsoft for a webinar designed for K12 IT decision makers to explore a practical approach to advancing AI securely and responsibly. Learn how to move from AI experimentation to school-wide impact while balancing innovation\, security\, governance\, and measurable outcomes. \nWhy attend? \n• Evaluate your school’s AI and security readiness across technology\, data\, policies\, and organizational capabilities.\n• Explore practical approaches to strengthening security\, privacy\, and governance while supporting responsible AI adoption.\n• Identify high-value opportunities for AI across teaching and learning\, student services\, staff productivity\, operations\, and security.\n• Build a practical roadmap for prioritizing AI investments and turning opportunities into measurable outcomes. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore how your school can build a secure\, responsible\, and outcome-driven AI strategy that supports long-term educational success. Register now to gain practical guidance\, uncover high-impact opportunities\, and take the next step in your AI journey with confidence. \nThis event may be recorded and shared publicly with others\, including Microsoft’s global customers\, partners\, employees\, and service providers. The recording may include your name and any questions you submit to Q&A. You may submit questions anonymously.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/reimagine-k12-education-with-secure-and-responsible-ai/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Vendor Events
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SUMMARY:Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) - Lyceum AI Suite of Student Success tools
DESCRIPTION:Flipping the model on student success\, using AI and your existing LMS! \nIntended Audience: Academic and IT leaders in higher education using an LMS
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/creative-information-technology-inc-citi-lyceum-ai-suite-of-student-success-tools/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:MEEC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Information Technology%2C Inc.":MAILTO:asaboo@citi-us.com
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SUMMARY:Unify and Modernize Your School’s Data Estate for an AI-Ready Future
DESCRIPTION:AI is creating new opportunities across education\, from improving operational efficiency and enhancing student experiences to enabling deeper institutional insights. However\, realizing the full potential of AI begins with a modern\, connected\, secure\, and governed data foundation. \nFor many schools\, districts\, colleges\, and universities\, critical information remains fragmented across student information systems\, learning platforms\, financial systems\, research environments\, and other applications. These disconnected data environments can make it difficult to gain meaningful insights\, strengthen security and governance\, and confidently prepare for the future of analytics and AI. \nJoin Microsoft for a webinar exploring how education institutions can modernize and unify their data estate to create a stronger foundation for innovation. Learn how to move beyond fragmented and legacy environments while building a connected\, secure\, and scalable data strategy that supports both current needs and future AI initiatives.\nDiscover how an integrated approach to cloud infrastructure\, data engineering\, data science\, data warehousing\, and business intelligence can help transform disconnected education data into actionable insights that support institutional goals and better outcomes. \nWhy attend? \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n• Modernize your data estate and identify opportunities to move beyond fragmented and legacy environments. \n• Unify data across your organization through modern data integration\, engineering\, and analytics. \n• Turn data into actionable insights with advanced analytics\, real-time intelligence\, and interactive reporting. \n• Strengthen security and governance while protecting sensitive institutional data and preparing for AI. \n• Explore education scenarios and identify opportunities to begin your modernization journey.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore practical strategies for modernizing your institution’s data estate\, strengthening security and governance\, and preparing for the opportunities AI can bring. Register now to discover how your school\, district\, college\, or university can build a more unified\, secure\, and AI-ready data foundation.\nThis event may be recorded and shared publicly with others\, including Microsoft’s global customers\, partners\, employees\, and service providers. The recording may include your name and any questions you submit to Q&A. You may submit questions anonymously.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/unify-and-modernize-your-schools-data-estate-for-an-ai-ready-future/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Vendor Events
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SUMMARY:Avaap: Navigating Transformation Before\, During\, & After ERP
DESCRIPTION:Key Discussion Areas: \nBefore ERP —  Building the Foundation for Transformation \n\nFuture-state vision and transformation strategy\nERP and technology assessments and selection\nOrganizational and data readiness\nProcess analysis and operating-model considerations\nPreparing leaders\, stakeholders and campus communities for change\n\nDuring ERP — Managing Transformation\, Not Just Implementation \n\nERP implementation and program leadership\nOrganizational change management and adoption\nMO and independent validation / oversight\nData migration\, integration and modernization\nBuilding analytics and data capabilities in parallel with the ERP rather than waiting until after go-live\n\nAfter ERP — Turning Technology into Institutional Value \n\nOngoing optimization and application support\nProcess improvement and continued change management\nData strategy\, reporting and analytics\nTargeted transformation and modernization initiatives\nPreparing institutional data for AI and emerging technologies\n\nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand how transformation priorities change before\, during and after an ERP initiative.\nIdentify the organizational\, process\, technology\, and data capabilities that contribute to successful transformation.\nExplore practical examples of higher education data and analytics use cases across multiple enterprise systems.\nLearn why data modernization and organizational change should occur alongside—not after—major technology initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to maximize the value of existing technology investments through optimization\, analytics\, process improvement\, and innovation.
URL:https://www.meec-edu.org/event/avaap-navigating-transformation-before-during-after-erp/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:MEEC Events
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