Creating Futures Through Technology Conference

A recent article in "Today's Modern Educator" described three major trends in EdTech that academic institutions can expect to encounter in 2025 and beyond.  These trends include: Hybrid Learning, Cybersecurity, and Generative AI.  This talk will dive into each of those trends in more detail and discuss technologies and solutions educational institutions can equip themselves with to prepare. Attendees to this talk will learn about the following topics:

IT Modernization through alternative virtualization and containerization technologies

Cybersecurity through IT Automation and streamlined processes

GenAI on-premises as both learning/teaching and administrative tooling

Finally, we will discuss an option to incorporate instruction on the use of many of these technologies into student oriented curricula.

The Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling, better known as AiMUP, is a collaborative effort between Mississippi State University, East Mississippi Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and Northeast Mississippi Community College to create a standardized approach to advanced manufacturing training in the state of Mississippi. This effort includes the buildout of advanced manufacturing training labs at each of the partnering community college locations with the latest and greatest in robotics and industrial automation. These technologies include collaborative and mobile robotics, smart assembly lines, and advanced additive manufacturing equipment. AiMUP's mission is to turn Mississippi into an innovator of advanced manufacturing concepts to change the narrative in Mississippi from the "best kept secret" to the "early, obvious choice" for manufacturers looking to expand or relocate.  The three primary areas of focus are:
Students: Provide students enrolled in college courses as well as K-12 students with experiential
learning/career exploration opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
Industries: Provide entry-level training and showcases an advanced manufacturing lab to companies and industries that are considering advancing their manufacturing processes and procedures.
Upskilling:  Provide upskill training for industry employees currently working in manufacturing or that have an interest in learning more about advanced manufacturing.

Using collaboration systems for video conferencing in classrooms, boardrooms, and modern meeting spaces

SHI International Corp. invites you to learn about grants available to help your college achieve its technology goals. With a growing need for infrastructure improvements such as physical and cyber security, STEM, CTE, e-sports, and digital learning, SHI is excited to provide you with an overview of the available grants and information on how to get a comprehensive grant report for your technology initiatives. SHI will provide an overview of federally available entitlement and competitive grants, share philanthropic organizations that commonly fund higher education, and discuss state and local opportunities, all through the lens of technology-friendly funds.

Every college in attendance will also have the opportunity to get a customized grant report specific to your institution and project(s) and engage with a grants consultant as you pursue grant opportunities at no cost to you.