3 Days of Azure Learning from the Microsoft Azure for Education Team
2025-03-25 - 2025-03-28 | Microsoft Elkridge Office, 6518 Meadowridge Rd, Elkridge, 21075, United States
You’re invited to join the Microsoft Azure for Education team on Tuesday, March 25th- Thursday, March 27th in-person at the Microsoft Office in Elridge, MD for 3 Days of Azure learning! Interested in adding Azure certifications to your credentials or looking to help your team skill? Then please join us for this unique training opportunity!
Space is limited – please register early. Each day has its own registration page, and you’re welcome to register for any or all the days.
DAY 1 | March 25th Agenda: AZ 900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Prep Register for Azure Fundamentals Certification Prep Class
DAY 2 | March 26th Agenda: Azure for Education Azure Sessions: Register for Azure Day

Building and Securing AI Ready Infrastructure
Monitoring and Resilience in a Hybrid world
Manage Everything from Anywhere with the Power of Arc
The AI-powered Endpoint and Modern Device Management (Surface + Intune)
Virtualization in Azure (AVD, W365, Alternatives or add-ons to Citrix and Horizon)
Fabric + Azure AI: Use the Power of the Cloud with Your Data to Solve Real-World Problems
Securing your Data with Purview
The Art of the Prompt – How to Get Real Answers to Important Questions

DAY 3 | March 27th Agenda: AI 900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification Prep Register for AI Fundamentals Certification Prep Class
Agenda Details
DAY 1 | March 25th Agenda: AZ 900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Prep Register for Azure Fundamentals Certification Prep Class
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our upcoming AZ900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course, designed to provide a foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and their applications within Microsoft Azure.
Course Overview: The AZ900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals course is an essential step for anyone looking to grasp the basics of Azure services and cloud computing. Whether you come from a technical or non-technical background, this course will equip you with the knowledge to understand Azure workloads, cloud concepts, core Azure services, security, privacy, compliance, and trust.
Why Attend?

Gain a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing and its business applications.
Learn from experienced instructors and engage in hands-on activities.
Prepare for your AZ900 certification exam with this fundamental course.

Day 2 | March 26th Agenda: Azure for Education Azure Sessions: Register for Azure Day
Time Session
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Logistics
9:15 – 10:00 Building and Securing AI Ready Infrastructure
10:00 – 11:00 Monitoring and Resilience in a Hybrid world
11:00 – 11:45 Manage Everything from Anywhere with the Power of Arc
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch (provided)
12:30 – 1:00 The AI-powered Endpoint and Modern Device Management (Surface + Intune)
1:00 – 1:45 Virtualization in Azure (AVD, W365, Alternatives or add-ons to Citrix, VMWare)
1:45 – 2:45 Fabric + Azure AI: Leverage Your Data to Solve Real-World Problems
2:45 – 3:30 Securing your Data with Purview
3:30 – 4:30 The Art of the Prompt – How to Get Real Answers to Important Questions
4:30 – 4:45 Wrap Up
DAY 3 | March 27th Agenda: AI 900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification Prep Register for AI Fundamentals Certification Prep Class
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our upcoming AI 900 course, designed to provide a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and their applications within Microsoft Azure.
Course Overview: The AI 900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals course is an essential step for anyone looking to grasp the basics of AI and machine learning on Azure. Whether you come from a technical or non-technical background, this course will equip you with the knowledge to understand AI workloads, machine learning principles, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and more.
Why Attend?

Gain a comprehensive introduction to AI and its business applications.
Learn from experienced instructors and engage in hands-on activities.
Prepare for your AI900 certification exam with this fundamental course.

Location:
Microsoft Office (2nd Floor)
6518 Meadowridge Rd
Elkridge, Md 21075
Lunch will be Provided

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

Now Open: Vendor Registration - 2026 Annual Member Conference and Vendor Showcase
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-10
Vendor registration is open: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9 AM.
Sponsorships are sold out! Vendor tables at the showcase are still available.
The MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Martin’s West. Vendor Registration and Sponsorship information is posted to the MEEC website under the Information for Vendors tab. Information for Vendors – MEEC
Please review the presentation for details on the Vendor registration process: Video Tutorial, Presentation

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

Webinar: A Lifelong Learning Blueprint for HE Revenue Growth
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
This presentation will explore strategic ways institutions can leverage Canvas solutions to drive enrollment growth, strengthen retention, and expand new venture partnerships. We will highlight the power of Canvas Catalog, share actionable insights, and introduce Canvas Career—our lifelong learning LMS designed to support learners at every stage of their journey.
Intended Audience: LMS Administrators, Directors of Technology, CIO, Continuing Education Managers, VPs of Strategy, AI, and Innovation.
Presenters: Taylor Brucki – Data & Analytics Consultant; Lauren Worrell – Data & Analytics Consultant

Webinar: From Fragmented to Future-Ready: Unified Data Hub
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Learn how SEI partnered with an Ivy League university to transform a fragmented data landscape into a unified, future-ready data hub. Discover how centralized access, automated metrics, and governance standards empowered leadership with faster, data-driven decisions.
Intended Audience: IT & Business Stakeholders involved with analyzing and managing Resourcing, Finance, and HR data
Presenters: Taylor Brucki – Data & Analytics Consultant; Lauren Worrell – Data & Analytics Consultant

Member Registration Opens: MEEC Annual Conference and Vendor Showcase
2026-02-03 09:00 - 17:00
Member registration is open for the 2026 MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase.
Join us for the 2026 MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase, where you can reconnect with fellow members, engage with MEEC vendors, and explore solutions for your upcoming IT projects.
In addition to vendor discussions, we’ve curated informative sessions on current topics, led by both vendors and fellow MEEC members. These sessions will provide valuable insights, best practices, and strategies to support your institution’s IT initiatives.
Event Details: Eat Donuts, Talk with Colleagues, Meet your Vendors!
– Date: April 23rd, 2025
– Time: 8am – 4:00pm
– Location: Martin’s West
The MEEC Conference is ONLY open to MEEC Members and MEEC Vendors. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase!

Vendor Registration Closes: MEEC Annual Conference and Vendor Showcase
2026-02-13 16:30 - 17:00
Vendor registration will close Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5 AM.
The MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Martin’s West. Vendor Registration and Sponsorship information is posted to the MEEC website under the Information for Vendors tab. Information for Vendors – MEEC
Review the tutorial presentation for details on the registration process: Video Tutorial, Presentation
The MEEC Conference is ONLY open to MEEC Vendors and MEEC Members! Join Us!

Microsoft / Data Networks - Eastern Shore Security Forum: From Threats to Recovery
2026-03-12 09:30 - 13:00
You’re invited to join Data Networks, Microsoft, and Veeam on March 12th at Chesapeake College on the Eastern Shore for an engaging security event designed for K-12, Higher Education, and Government IT leaders and administrators!
Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone in your organization responsible for compliance and security. This is a FREE event.

REGISTER HERE

This half-day event will explore the importance and necessity for security in education and government. With expert-led workshops on Cyber Security hosted by Veeam and Microsoft Security Overview. You’ll gain actionable insights on securing educational data, enhancing security, and real-world scenario driven examples.

The event includes:

networking opportunities
interactive workshops
peer round tables, where participants can share experiences and discuss security implementation challenges with fellow attendees.

Agenda
9:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Networking
10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Keynote
10:30 – 10:40 | Break & Transition to Workshops
10:40 – 11:10 | Workshop Session 1
11:15 – 11:45 | Workshop Session 2
11:45 – 12:15 | Lunch & Networking
12:20 – 1:00 | Industry Meet-Ups and Peer Round Tables

Event location:
Chesapeake College
Health Professions and Athletics Center (HPAC) | Rooms 127 & 131
1000 College Cir, Wye Mills, MD 21679

Date and Time:
Thursday, March 12th
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Webinar: Process Review & Optimization 101
2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Description:
In this session, we’ll cover when it makes sense to conduct a process review/optimization, how to select the process to review/optimize, how to structure the team and project for success; one method of conducting process reviews, along with key pointers and lessons learned. Finally, will cover how to ensure the optimization review work leads to tangible, value-adding follow up actions and implementation of recommendations. Will use several real-world project examples to illustrate the approach and key points.
Intended Audience: College and University Leadership, CIO, CFO, VP of HR, Head of Enterprise Applications, heads of functional units like HR, Finance, Student
Presenters:
Glenn Small, President/Founder of SharperPoint Consulting Group
Patty Patria, Chief Information Officer, Babson College

Data Networks Webinar - Strengthening Power Infrastructure in Education
2026-04-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Higher Education and K–12 Institutions rely on reliable and secure power systems to support learning, testing, administrative services, and campus operations. Many institutions lack visibility into the health of their UPS infrastructure, which can conceal energy inefficiencies, outdated firmware, and performance risks.
Data Networks and APC/Schneider Electric will demonstrate how the free virtual Power Infrastructure Assessment, powered by EcoStruxure IT Expert, uncovers hidden inefficiencies, identifies configuration and firmware vulnerabilities, evaluates UPS loading, and highlights overall system health before issues affect instruction or campus services. Participants will learn how this assessment supports improved uptime, sustainability initiatives, and long‑term infrastructure planning.

Key Takeaways:

Better visibility into UPS health and performance across distributed IT environments

Insights that help reduce energy consumption and support sustainability goals

Identification of security and firmware vulnerabilities that may impact campus reliability

Guidance for optimizing UPS load and extending equipment life to avoid unnecessary spending

Clear next steps for requesting and using the free Power Infrastructure Assessment through this collaboration

Contact the MEEC office for registration.

Microsoft Webinar: Prepare for AI and Modernize Education Data with Microsoft Fabric: From Integration to Insights
2026-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Education Organizations are under growing pressure to deliver timely, secure, and actionable insights from data—without adding more platforms, complexity, or cost. Microsoft Fabric brings together data integration, engineering, analytics, real‑time insights, and governance into a single, unified data platform built on Azure, purpose‑designed to support education environments.
REGISTER HERE
In this session, the Microsoft Education team will explore how Microsoft Fabric replaces fragmented reporting tools, streamline data pipelines, and builds a scalable foundation for instructional, operational, and security analytics and future AI initiatives. We’ll review popular Education use cases and scenarios, steps to get started on your Fabric journey, support options for migrations from other platforms, training opportunities, and more.

Microsoft Fabric unifies multiple data workloads into one integrated experience:

Data Integration
Easily ingest data from Student Information Systems (SIS), HR, finance, assessment platforms, and other educational systems using built‑in connectors and low‑code data pipelines.
Data Engineering
Prepare, transform, and manage large volumes of structured and unstructured data using Spark‑based data engineering capabilities, all within a governed Azure environment.
Data Warehousing
Store curated, analytics‑ready data in a modern cloud data warehouse designed for performance, scalability, and reporting across district teams.
Data Science & Advanced Analytics
Enable predictive analytics, machine learning experimentation, and deeper analysis to support enrollment trends, operational planning, and program outcomes.
Real‑Time Analytics
Analyze streaming and near‑real‑time data sources, including security and operational telemetry, to support timely decision‑making.
Business Intelligence (Power BI)
Build interactive dashboards and reports directly on Fabric data using Power BI, providing educators and administrators with trusted, self‑service insights backed by centralized governance.
OneLake – Unified Data Foundation
A single, logical data lake that stores all district data in one place, eliminating copies while ensuring consistent access, security, and compliance.
Built‑In Governance & Security
Apply role‑based access, data lineage, and governance controls aligned with Azure and Microsoft 365 security, supporting compliance requirements common in K‑12 environments.

Why It Matters for Education
With Fabric, organizations can move away from disconnected tools and manual data processes toward a single, scalable analytics platform that supports:

Centralized reporting and data governance
Improved visibility into instructional, operational, and security data
Reduced complexity and clearer cost management
Strong integration with Azure, Microsoft 365, and security solutions

Who Should Attend

CIOs, CTOs, and Technology Directors
Data and Analytics Leaders
IT Administrators and Security Teams
Education decision‑makers planning a cloud data strategy

Join us to see how Microsoft Fabric helps Education modernize data, gain trusted insights, and build a sustainable analytics foundation on Azure.

SharperPoint Webinar - Asset or Anxiety? Leading Slate Through Change
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Even with the best implementation, Slate evolves as staff transition, processes change, and institutional priorities shift. And when your Slate expert gives notice or moves into a new role, that’s when you find out exactly how much knowledge was living in their head.
How do you make sure Slate remains a strategic asset aligned to your mission through transitions? When should you optimize versus stabilize, working through staff change and inherited configurations? We’ll empower you with the right questions to ask and the right frameworks to apply so that remains a strategic asset for enrollment, student success, or advancement rather than a source of anxiety.
Presenters:
Glenn Small, SharperPoint;
Lauren Felter, Vice President Enrollment Technology and Slate Practice, Core.edu
Intended Audience: VPs of Enrollment, Directors of Admissions, VPs of Student Success/Affairs, Directors of Enrollment Systems, and like roles

Creative Information Technology, Inc. Webinar: The Ethics-First Approach to AI Governance in Higher Ed
2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in teaching, research, admissions, and student services, higher education institutions face a critical question: how can innovation be balanced with responsibility? This webinar explores an ethics-first approach to AI governance—one that places transparency, fairness, accountability, and human oversight at the center of institutional decision-making.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the ethical risks associated with AI in higher education, including bias in algorithms, data privacy concerns, and the implications of automated decision-making on student outcomes. The session will also highlight practical governance frameworks, policy considerations, and real-world strategies that institutions can adopt to ensure AI systems align with academic values and public trust.
Designed for academic leaders, IT professionals, policymakers, and compliance teams, this webinar will provide actionable insights on building responsible AI practices while still fostering innovation. Attendees will leave with a structured perspective on how to develop, implement, and sustain ethical AI governance models within their institutions.
Presenters: Mo Hasan – AI SME
Intended Audience: Higher ED CIO’s and IT CIO’s

Skyline Technology Solutions Webinar: Beyond the FIrewall: Why the Browser is Your New Perimeter
2026-05-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Most organizations don’t realize that the browser is the largest hole in their security posture. This is supported by recent news from Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, where Claude Mythos discovered thousands of unknown vulnerabilities across every major consumer-grade browser.
Students input data into GenAI tools, educators access student data, municipal staff manage infrastructure, and contractors interact with SaaS applications using the browser. This webinar, hosted by Palo Alto Networks, aims to educate the Maryland public sector with the following information:

“How can the browser become the tip of your security strategy, rather than a vulnerability?”
‘With the advent of enterprise browsers, how can I make the browser a strength for users, rather than their biggest weakness?’

Presenters: Bill Polish, Prisma Browser Specialist, Palo Alto Networks; & Rick Fairhurst, Skyline Partner Manager
Intended Audience: K-12 members

Microsoft Webinar: Microsoft Study and Learn agent in M365 Copilot (available for all students 13+ and educators) - Hands-on Session
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
You’re Invited to join us for a dynamic, hands-on session to learn how to leverage Microsoft’s Study and Learn agent in M365 Copilot (available for all students 13+ and educators). Microsoft Teach and Learn solutions are included in all the academic SKUs (A SKUs) at no additional cost.
To learn more about this valuable solution, you’re invited to join the Microsoft Education team on May 13th from 11:00-12:00 PM EST for “Study and Learn agent in M365 Copilot – Hands-on Session”.
Please feel free to share this invitation with your Educators, Instructional Tech, Academic, Curriculum teams and anyone interested in these topics.
REGISTER HERE
Join us for an in-depth professional development webinar on the new Study & Learn agent for Students 13+, available to all M365 Education customers.
In this 60-minute hands-on session, the Microsoft Education team will walk through the Study & Learn agent, which is purpose-built for learning. The experience goes beyond just answering questions and instead guiding students through concepts with step-by-step support, interactive activities like quizzes and flashcards, and conversations grounded in learning science.
Agenda: How to use the new AI-powered Study & Learn agent in M365.
✅ Study & Learn agent
✅ Learning Activities

We look forward to having you attend this event!
