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7:30am CST

Breakfast Foyer - Magnolia Registration Registration Desk

8:00am CST

Workforce/CTE Magnolia E, F Commission on Proprietary Schools & College Registration/MOA Compliance Magnolia H Data Conference Magnolia G MC4 Magnolia B President's Meeting Space Oaks Boardroom

10:15am CST

Beverages/Snacks Foyer - Magnolia

11:30am CST

Luncheon Magnolia A, C & North

12:00pm CST

Vendor Showroom Camellia Ballroom

1:00pm CST

CTE Magnolia E Workforce Magnolia F

2:00pm CST

Beverages/Snacks Foyer - Magnolia

5:00pm CST

Mixer - Live Entertainment, Hors d'Oeuvres, Bar Azalea Ballroom

7:30am CST

Breakfast Camellia Ballroom Vendor Showroom Camellia Ballroom

8:30am CST

Creating the Self-Driving Network with Data Science with Juniper Networks Azalea B Data Conference - MCCB Magnolia G Enhancing Online Discussions: Integrating Structured Debates in Online Courses Magnolia FScott Tollison Give Your Students an Edge With Industry-Recognized Credentials Magnolia DConnie Beene Interactive Teaching Tools for Substantive Interaction Magnolia ECarley Dear IT Trends in Higher Education Azalea D Leveraging CISA Cyber Services to Build Cybersecurity Resilience in Higher Education Magnolia BGreg Mallette Pileum Presentation - Cyber Security Magnolia H WiFi 7: Is Your Campus Ready? Azalea C College President's Meeting Space Oaks Boardroom

10:00am CST

Accessible by Design: Tap, Swipe, Empower Azalea C AiMUP: Strengthening Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives in Mississippi Azalea D Build a Culture of Integrity: Practical, Proactive Strategies Azalea B Data Conference Continued Magnolia G Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN): Driving the Future of AI and Workforce Readiness Magnolia DKollin Napier Nearpod in High Education Magnolia FAmy Pate Podcasting in the Classroom Magnolia ECarley Dear State of AI in Cybersecurity Magnolia BMike Styve Transforming the Student Experience Magnolia HBayless Parsley • Bayless Parsley

11:30am CST

Keynote Luncheon Magnolia A, C & North

1:00pm CST

Aruba, Wifi 6e, New Central, Security Magnolia H Bridging Technology and Learning: The Role of Lenovo's Services & AI Azalea C Data Conference Follow Up - If Needed Magnolia G Designing Dynamic Learning Journals with Pages on iPad Magnolia FCarlena Benjamin Integrating and Harnessing Neurodiversity in Training and Course Design: Lessons from Finding Dory Magnolia DErin Richardson Microsoft Copilot Essentials: From Web to PC Magnolia BMelissa Hortman Using Microsoft Sway as an Interactive Digital Newsletter Magnolia ERachel Holloway Using Neat Collaboration Technology with NWN Carousel Azalea D

2:30pm CST

Fortinet - Security Fabric, Building an Architecture Magnolia D Addressing Higher Education Current Realities by Building a “Competent Institution” with AI Magnolia EEric Ellis EDUCAUSE 2025 Top 10 Alignment to Google Cloud & CDW : One Solution to Solve them All Magnolia H From Zero to Hero with GenAI: A Hands-on Prompt-a-thon Experience Magnolia BMelissa Hortman How to Get Your Technology Projects Funded Azalea D Quick Wins with AI: Enhance Student Engagement Magnolia FCarlena Benjamin Streamlining Reporting: Data Integration, Automation, and Compliance Magnolia GJordan Sanderson • Mollie Barger Wireless Casting in the Classroom with Newline Interactive Azalea C

4:00pm CST

App Design and Development Magnolia E Bringing Learning to Life with AI Magnolia FCarlena Benjamin Resilience of the Created Future: Protecting the Assets that Make the Future Happen! Magnolia H Review of the 2024 State of Educational Technology Magnolia D Toshiba: CFTTC Transforming Community Colleges for Tomorrow Q&A Azalea CKevin Hinnant

5:00pm CST

Vendor Showroom Reception Camellia Ballroom

7:30am CST

Title of the session Foyer - Magnolia

8:00am CST

Title of the session Oaks Boardroom Vendor Breakdown - Ballroom Closed Camellia Ballroom

8:30am CST

Cyber Workforce Development - Whole of State Solutions Magnolia D Enhancing Course Design with AI: UMMC’s Approach to Smarter, More Engaging Online Learning Magnolia B Navigating Students’ Pathways: Embracing AI/AR/VR's Role in Career Exploration Magnolia F Penetration Testing: What it is, why you need it, and what to do with it. Magnolia E Title of the session Magnolia G Title of the session Magnolia H

9:45am CST

Refreshment Foyer - Magnolia

10:00am CST

Empowering Mississippi's Future Workforce with AR/VR/XR: Innovative Strategies for CTE Magnolia F Leading in the Tech Culture: How Personality, Strategy, and Service Drive Success Magnolia BKelley Gonzales, Ph.D. Title of the session Magnolia E Title of the session Magnolia D Title of the session Magnolia H Toshiba: CFTTC Transforming Community Colleges for Tomorrow Presentation Magnolia GKevin Hinnant

11:30am CST

Award Show Luncheon Magnolia A, C & North