

Navigating the AI-driven Future of Higher Education
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8am PT | 10am CT | 11am ET | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET

Event highlights: Peer insights: Hear from academic leaders using AI and Adobe tools to enhance teaching and learning. Industry research: Gain insights from leading experts on the future of AI in education. Student outcomes: Learn how AI is revolutionizing personalized learning and career readiness. Demo: Watch a demonstration showcasing the journey to generative AI creativity, collaboration, and automation. You’ll leave with a clearer vision for how to prepare your faculty, staff, and students for success in an AI-driven world.
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Navigating the AI-driven Future of Higher Education
As AI continues to reshape both education and the workforce, higher education leaders need to ensure that their institutions are prepared to reimagine teaching and learning and help students build critical new skills. In our exclusive virtual event designed for presidents, provosts, and other senior leadership, we'll share actionable insights and success strategies for driving innovation on campus, transforming the educational experience, and sharpening your competitive edge with generative AI.
Join us for peer-led discussions, thought leadership, and industry research focused on enhancing student engagement, academic outcomes, and workforce readiness. You'll leave with a clearer vision for how to prepare your faculty, staff, and students for success in an AI-driven world.
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Navigating the AI-driven Future of Higher Education
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8am PT | 10am CT | 11am ET | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET

Event highlights: Peer insights: Hear from academic leaders using AI and Adobe tools to enhance teaching and learning. Industry research: Gain insights from leading experts on the future of AI in education. Student outcomes: Learn how AI is revolutionizing personalized learning and career readiness. Demo: Watch a demonstration showcasing the journey to generative AI creativity, collaboration, and automation. You’ll leave with a clearer vision for how to prepare your faculty, staff, and students for success in an AI-driven world.
Dr. Justin Hodgson
Associate Professor of Digital Rhetoric & Director, Digital Gardener Initiative, Indiana University
Dallas
Thursday, February 27, 2025
We gathered at The Mason Dallas with university leaders from Texas and beyond to explore the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era. Dr. Asim Ali (Auburn University) shared insights into Auburn’s journey in fostering a creative campus culture and expanding access to digital tools. Roger Lee (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, exploring how AI is shaping the future of education. Joshua Meredith and Christen Thomas (Deloitte) discussed workforce trends and strategies for preparing students for career success. Todd Taylor (Adobe) led a session on leveraging AI-driven tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant for problem-solving and innovation in education.
Todd Taylor
Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and Professor of English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tampa
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
We gathered in Tampa as university leaders from Florida and beyond explored the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era. Jennifer Sparrow, (NYU) shared the importance of digital literacy and her journey in making NYU part of Adobe’s Creative Campus Community. Chelsy Hooper (Auburn University) provideInitrights into Auburn’s approach to fostering a creative campus culture with Adobe. Roger Lee (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, exploring how AI is transforming education. Joshua Meredith and Christen Thomas (Deloitte) discussed workforce trends and strategies for preparing students for career success. Todd Taylor (Adobe) led a session on leveraging AI-driven tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant for problem-solving and innovation in education.
Jennifer Sparrow
Associate Vice President, Research and Instructional Technology Chief Academic Technology Officer
Todd Taylor
Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and Professor of English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
New York
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
We partnered with New York University as university leaders gathered at Washington Square Park to explore the AI-driven era. Jennifer Sparrow, NYU’s Associate VP for Research & Instructional Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer, shared her experiences working with Adobe and her vision for expanding access to digital tools. Brian Johnsrud (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, highlighting how AI is unlocking new levels of student success. Check it out here. Deloitte’s Future of Work team explored workforce trends and skills predictions, fostering an engaging group discussion on career readiness. Shauna Chung and Todd Taylor (Adobe) led an interactive workshop on Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant, offering hands-on insights from faculty and student perspectives.
Jennifer Sparrow
Associate Vice President, Research and Instructional Technology Chief Academic Technology Officer
Shauna Chung
Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and former English faculty at the New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Todd Taylor
Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and Professor of English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Seattle
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Join Adobe at our office in Seattle on March 13, 2025. University leaders from Washington, the Pacific Northwest and beyond will gather to network and discuss the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era. Lunch will be provided during the conference, with an optional celebratory dinner afterward.
Eileen G. Sullivan
Specialist Leader, State, Local and Higher Education Sector Higher Education Practice, Deloitte Consulting
Shauna Chung
Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and former English faculty at the New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Chicago
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
We gathered in Chicago as university leaders from the Midwest and beyond explored the challenges and opportunities of the AI-driven era. Sheneese Thompson (Howard University) shared insights on digital fluency and its role in solving complex challenges. Brian Johnsrud and Roger Lee (Adobe) presented findings from Creativity with AI in Education, 2025, examining AI’s impact on teaching and learning. Joshua Meredith and Clark Edwards (Deloitte) discussed evolving workforce trends and strategies for preparing students for career success. Justin Hodgson and Shauna Chung (Adobe) demonstrated how AI-driven tools like Adobe Express and Acrobat AI Assistant are enhancing problem-solving and innovation in education.
Dr. Justin Hodgson
Associate Professor of Digital Rhetoric & Director, Digital Gardener Initiative at Indiana University
Clark Edwards
Workforce Transformation Manager, Deloitte’s Human Capital Practice, Deloitte Consulting
Shauna Chung
Adobe Pedagogical Evangelist and former English faculty at the New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
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