MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase
2025-04-10 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Martin’s West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
Welcome to the 2025 MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase on April 10, 2025, at the fantastic Martin’s West venue.
This event provides a unique opportunity for MEEC members to connect with vendors, engage in insightful discussions with colleagues, and participate in valuable, informative sessions. Your experiences and insights help make the conference sessions impactful and engaging.
We’re excited to see each of you in April for a collaborative and enriching event!

Alliance Technology Group- VMware cost too high, save 25%+ with Scale Computing
2025-05-13 10:30 - 11:30
Description
In the new VMware/Broadcom reality, organizations everywhere face waves of uncertainty with escalating costs, forced VMware migrations, and unpredictable changes.
Don’t let your IT strategy be held hostage by pricing and product instability. Switch to Scale Computing for a future-proof solution that eliminates the chaos and complexity.
Target Audience
Senior Technical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems or Storage Architect, Storage Administrator
Presenters
Ross Brosmer Regional Sales Manager

Accessibility: Streamlining PDF Compliance in Higher Ed
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join Adobe for an engaging webinar designed for higher education leaders and decision-makers to explore practical solutions for achieving PDF accessibility compliance.

Learn how Adobe and its partners are addressing the DOJ mandate to make millions of documents accessible for disabled persons by 2026.
Discover the benefits of automation, cost-effective solutions, and resource management, and gain insights from real-world use cases like Ohio State.

The session will include a demo walkthrough of how to create fully accessible documents moving forward, and a live Q&A to address your questions. Empower your institution to lead in accessibility and compliance while meeting the unique needs of large and small schools.
*MEEC Member Registration*

SEI: Personalize at Scale: Using AI to Slice, Dice, and Deliver Learning That Sticks
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
You’ve built a solid curriculum, now each learner wants it in a slightly different flavor.
In this fast-paced session, we’ll show you how to combine the data you already collect in Intellum with practical AI techniques to give every learner a path that feels hand-picked.

2025 Data Networks IT Summit
2025-09-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Data Networks’ 2nd annual IT Summit 2025 at the picturesque Living Classrooms Venue: a unique blend of education, networking, and entertainment!
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.
The Summit is free to attend for everyone!

SEI: Tales From The Dark(Mode) Days: How Far We've Come, & Things That Will Help Us
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | SEI DC, 800 17th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
To celebrate Power BI’s 10th anniversary, we’re going to dig into a few of my favorite improvements in the tool over the last decade, but we’re not just looking backwards. We’re also going to talk about some of the areas that still cause headaches as Power BI developers, and some fun tricks that you can use to think outside of Desktop to push your processes even further through workarounds, scripting, dissection of file formats, and more

Microsoft AI for K-12 Education - Microsoft Copilot Transforming Teaching and Learning (Part II)
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Microsoft AI for K-12 Education –Microsoft Copilot Transforming Teaching and Learning (Part II) on October 8th from 10:00-11:00 AM EST!
This dynamic, demo-filled session will focus on:

Copilot for educators
Real-world classroom scenarios
Privacy, safety, and responsible AI use
Implementation guidance

REGISTER HERE
AI is reshaping the future of education — are you ready to harness its full potential?
This webinar is designed specifically for educators, instructional leaders, and IT decision-makers in academic institutions. We’ll explore how Microsoft Copilot, integrated across Microsoft 365, empowers educators to streamline tasks, personalize learning, and foster deeper student engagement.
This is the second of a two-part webinar series; this session will highlight practical use cases and strategies for deploying Copilot in classrooms, administrative workflows, and curriculum development.
What you’ll learn:

Copilot in Word, PowerPoint, and Teams: See how educators are using AI to draft lesson plans, create engaging presentations, and facilitate collaborative learning environments.
Copilot in OneNote and Outlook: Discover how Copilot helps manage communications, organize notes, and automate routine tasks to free up time for teaching.
Real-world classroom scenarios: Learn how schools are using Copilot to support differentiated instruction, formative assessment, and inclusive learning practices.
Privacy, safety, and responsible AI use: Understand how Microsoft ensures data protection and ethical AI deployment in educational settings.
Implementation guidance: Get tips on training staff, managing change, and aligning Copilot with your institution’s digital learning goals.

This session is ideal for educators, curriculum coordinators, and school IT leaders who want to explore how AI can enhance teaching and learning while maintaining trust and transparency.

Applied Technology Services (ATS) Webinar: Pure Storage and Hyper-V, Next Hypervisor up
2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The topic will be about an alternative Hypervisor to VMWARE. If for some reason VMWARE is not working for you or the cost is just something you cannot absorb Using Hyper-V with Pure Storage easy to use, cost effective solution.
Audience: Anyone that deals with computers, datacenters or technology in General
Register here

Alliance Technology Group Webinar: Fortinet - DLP patterns detect & prevent sensitive data loss
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
FortiDLP applies a modern and unified approach to data protection combining Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk Management, SaaS Data Security, Behavioral Analytics and Risk-Informed User Education. FortiDLP is a next-generation, AI-enhanced, cloud-native endpoint data protection solution that helps your security team anticipate and prevent data leaks, detect behavior-related threats, and train employees on proper cyber hygiene at the point of access to sensitive data—starting from Day 1.
Presenters: Jovani Patterson – Fortinet Sr Systems Engineer

Microsoft AI for K-12 Education – Empowering Educators with AI - Copilot Agents and SharePoint Agents in Action
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
AI is no longer just a buzzword — it’s becoming a trusted partner in education.
Join us for an engaging webinar designed for educators, instructional leaders, and school IT teams to explore how Copilot Agents and SharePoint Agents are transforming the way schools manage information, automate tasks, and support teaching and learning.
This session will showcase how these intelligent agents can be customized to handle routine workflows, surface relevant insights, and improve collaboration across educational environments.
What you’ll learn:

Copilot Agents for education: Discover how educators can create and deploy AI-powered agents to automate repetitive tasks, answer common questions, and support instructional planning.
SharePoint Agents in action: Learn how SharePoint Agents can help manage school content, streamline document workflows, and provide intelligent access to institutional knowledge.
Use cases in schools and districts: See how institutions are using agents to support curriculum development, staff onboarding, student services, and more.
Governance and control: Understand how to manage agent behavior, ensure data privacy, and align AI usage with school policies.
Getting started: Explore practical steps for building and deploying agents with minimal technical overhead — including templates, training resources, and support options.

This session is ideal for educators, school administrators, and IT leaders who want to explore how AI agents can enhance productivity, improve access to information, and support a more responsive learning environment.

New M365 Copilot Pricing Model
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Learn more about the new pricing model for M365 Copilot at $18 per user/month for educators, staff, and students. This session will be formatted as a Q&A session to give everyone time to ask their questions to the Microsoft team.
Register for this session here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Secure, Simplify, Succeed: Endpoint Management with Intune | Accelerate Your Deployment with Data Networks and Microsoft
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
You’re Invited to join the Microsoft Education Team and our partner, Data Networks, on November 13 for an in-depth Intune/Modern Endpoint Management Webinar.
Educational institutions are facing increasing demands to secure devices, protect data, and streamline IT operations across diverse environments. This one-hour webinar—tailored for K–12 and higher education technology leaders—will explore how Microsoft Intune and the broader Microsoft Endpoint Management ecosystem can help you meet these challenges with confidence. Leverage What You Own – M365 A3 and M365 A5 licenses include Intune!
✨ Join us to learn more on November 13: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST ✨
In this demo packed dynamic session, you’ll learn how to enforce secure access, gain visibility into device health, and begin your journey toward modern cloud-based management.
Agenda Highlights:

Why Endpoint Management Matters: Understand today’s challenges and how Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Defender, and Autopilot work together to address them.
Live Demo: Device Compliance & Conditional Access: See how Zero Trust principles enforce access based on device compliance.
Live Demo: Endpoint Analytics: Explore performance and user experience insights that drive optimization.
Next Steps & Co-Management Path: Learn how to start pilots, bridge from Configuration Manager, and adopt Intune Suite features.
Q&A / Wrap-Up: Key takeaways and opportunities for follow-up with Microsoft and Data Networks.

Who Should Attend:

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
IT Directors and Managers
Senior Education Technology Leaders
Endpoint Management Leads

This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants.
Microsoft Intune securely manages identities, manages apps, and manages devices
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution. It manages user access to organizational resources and simplifies app and device management across your many devices, including mobile devices, desktop computers, and virtual endpoints.
Leverage What You Own – M365 A3 and M365 A5 licenses include Intune!

Transforming Education with Copilot: Teach, Study, and Learn Smarter
2025-11-19 11:00 | Webinar
Explore Teach for lesson planning, rubrics, and quizzes as well as the Study and Learn, an advanced agent, to students to provide adaptive experiences and help foster critical and reflective thinking.
Register for this session here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Collaboration Reimagined: Copilot Chat Inside Your Everyday Tools
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Discover how Copilot Chat and agents can streamline workflows and enhance collaboration with Copilot Chat now being integrated into our everyday apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for all users.
Register for this session here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

AI for Education: Driving Innovation with Microsoft Copilot
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
See why Copilot is a game-changer for teaching, learning, and administration. From Copilot Chat to M365 Copilot, there are options for everyone across campus to find value with Microsoft’s AI solutions.
Register for this session here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
